Robotics startup raises $5M, Buildings face cyberattacks

Snapshot

Contour3D 3D-prints hybrid duplex, Arqonz launches AI tools, Virtual Surveyor adds OneDrive, Luminous and Supersede raise funds.

AEC Tech in Action

Contour3D hybrid duplex cuts build time and energy use: Contour3D’s new duplex in Sydney combines 3D printing and modular construction, reducing build time and enhancing energy efficiency. (3dprintingindustry.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Arqonz launches AI tools for construction professionals: Arqonz Global Pvt Ltd introduces E-Negotiations and AQ-IQ, AI-driven platforms for procurement and project support. (theblunttimes.in)

Virtual Surveyor integrates OneDrive for improved project collaboration: Virtual Surveyor enhances its smart drone surveying software with OneDrive integration, allowing easier file access and project collaboration. (mundogeo.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Luminous: Robotics startup announces nearly $5 million in federal funding to deploy AI-powered robots for utility-scale solar construction in Australia. (pv-magazine-australia.com)

Supersede: The company announces a $10 million funding round to scale production of rot-proof building materials. (forbes.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

Africa

Kenya enforces National Building Code 2024 to enhance construction safety: Kenya has begun full enforcement of the National Building Code 2024, introducing strict standards for safety, sustainability, and compliance in the construction sector. (cceonlinenews.com)

Opinions

UK firms face rising smart building cyber threats: RICS reports over a quarter of UK buildings experienced cyber attacks in the past year, highlighting security gaps in smart building systems. (itpro.com)

Integration drives AEC technology strategy priorities: Hexagon discusses its focus on integrating tools and acquisitions to enhance user experience in the AEC industry. (geoweeknews.com)