Dongyue launches automated construction plants, Deere acquires Tenna

Snapshot

Dongyue launches automated construction plants, Deere acquires Tenna, Zhishen secures funding for construction robots, Mumbai initiates redevelopment project.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Modular construction gains mainstream status in 2026: Factory-built modules now deliver projects 30-50% faster than conventional construction while cutting material waste from 30% to under 10%, driven by labor shortages, cost volatility, and sustainability mandates. (cceonlinenews.com)

Dongyue builds on partnership for automated construction plants: Dongyue Engineering and Fabricators releases fully automated AAC plants and fly ash brick manufacturing systems with AI-assisted monitoring, PLC-SCADA controls, and remote diagnostics. (digitaljournal.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Zhishen Technology: Zhishen Technology secures funding from Zhipu Robotics, Gui'an Kunpeng Fund, and others to scale production of its Steel Coin L1 and Copper Hammer M1 quadruped robots. (eu.36kr.com)

Tenna: Deere & Company entered an agreement to acquire New Hope-based Tenna, a construction asset management platform that provides real-time equipment performance tracking, maintenance planning, and jobsite coordination across mixed fleets. (delco.today)

Policy & Regulation Updates

Mumbai plans next-generation housing redevelopment: Mumbai initiates a redevelopment project focused on affordable housing and sustainable living. (constructionweekonline.in)

Opinions

Europe looks to address rare earth processing infrastructure gaps: The report identifies critical shortfalls in Europe's rare earth processing capabilities and outlines strategic initiatives to enhance domestic production. (com.au)