Samsung & Hyundai partnership, New 3D printer from COBOD

Snapshot

Samsung and Hyundai launch construction material transportation robot, COBOD's multifunctional 3D printer, Command Alkon acquires Digital Fleet.

AEC Tech in Action

GIS Plus BIM integration cuts construction project failure rates: The fusion of geographic information systems and building information modeling creates unified data visibility, enabling projects like the $41 billion Grand Paris Express to avoid the 91.5% failure rate typical of construction megaprojects. (forbes.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Samsung C&T and Hyundai E&C unveil construction material transportation robot: The companies demonstrated their Smart Material Transport Robot at an Incheon site, featuring 3D imaging, autonomous navigation, and remote control to automate material handling and improve worker safety. (biz.chosun.com)

COBOD develops multifunctional construction 3D printer with Shotcrete: The system extends beyond 3D concrete printing to automate shotcrete application, surface finishing, and block mounting through a telescopic robotic arm that can handle multiple construction tasks on a single platform. (voxelmatters.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Command Alkon acquires Digital Fleet to expand fleet management capabilities: The acquisition brings Digital Fleet's mobile-first fleet technology into Command Alkon's cloud ecosystem, giving heavy building materials producers unified fleet management alongside dispatch, supply chain, and batching solutions. (forconstructionpros.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

India

New building bylaws approved in Uttar Pradesh: The state cabinet approves new building bylaws allowing stakeholders to create up to four times additional construction space in urban areas. (indiatimes.com)

Opinions

Smart buildings face cybersecurity risks from unmanaged systems: A Claroty report finds 75% of organizations' building management systems are exposed to vulnerabilities, raising security concerns. (helpnetsecurity.com)