WASP tests 3D-printed sustainable buildings, D5 Render launches AI workflow

February 4, 2026

WASP tests 3D-printed sustainable buildings, D5 Render launches AI workflows, MIT creates recycled plastic beams, Dubai Municipality partners with The Lab Ve...

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WASP tests 3D-printed sustainable buildings, D5 Render launches AI workflows, MIT creates recycled plastic beams, Dubai Municipality partners with The Lab Ventures.

AEC Tech in Action

WASP tests 3D-printed building model for sustainable construction: WASP has completed testing a 3D-printed building model aimed at sustainable construction practices. (3druck.com)

D5 Render version 3 introduces AI-driven workflows: D5 Render releases version 3 with all-new AI-driven workflows for architecture. (architosh.com)

MIT develops 3D printed structural beams from recycled plastic: Engineers at MIT have created a process for 3D printing construction-grade beams using dirty recycled plastic, demonstrating load-bearing capacity exceeding 4,000 lbs. (voxelmatters.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Posco Group partners with Persona AI to deploy humanoids at steel mills: Posco Group signed a deal with U.S. startup Persona AI to pilot industrial humanoid robots for steel coil logistics at its manufacturing sites. (biz.com)

BuilderFax partners with NCCER for credential management: BuilderFax becomes the official credential management platform for NCCER, enabling seamless sharing of construction credentials through a digital wallet. (digitaljournal.com)

Dubai Municipality partners with The Lab Ventures on construction tech: Dubai Municipality and The Lab Ventures sign a strategic partnership to enhance construction technology in Dubai. (zawya.com)

SunRobi earns certification for Cosmic Robotics solar systems: SunRobi has become the first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics' autonomous solar installation systems following successful deployments in the U.S. (theaiinsider.tech)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

learnd acquires Safe & Sound Control Systems: learnd announced its acquisition of Safe & Sound Control Systems to enhance its engineering capabilities in building automation. (tradingview.com)