The Daily Blueprint Nov 07, 2025

Snapshot

Contineu.ai automates site monitoring with 360° cameras, Porter Group preps autonomous excavator fleets, Billd raises $7.3M, Struck gets €2M for AI compliance.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Contineu.ai uses 360-degree cameras to automate construction site monitoring: Contineu.ai deploys magnet-mounted 360-degree cameras and AI algorithms to scan construction sites, detect defects, and track progress autonomously. (yourstory.com)

Porter Group and Built Robotics push hire fleets toward autonomous excavators: Rental providers like Porter Group are preparing for semi-autonomous excavators as Built Robotics' retrofit kits and Komatsu's factory-integrated systems enable GPS-guided digging, automated grading, and remote supervision. (roboticsandautomationnews.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Billd: Construction FinTech Billd announces a $7.3 million funding round to expand operations. (fintech.global)

Struck: Amsterdam-based Struck raises €2 million to enhance its AI-driven platform for building compliance across Europe. (tech.eu)

Block Renovation acquires BuildZoom: Block Renovation has acquired BuildZoom Marketplace, expanding its services nationwide to enhance the efficiency of renovation and construction projects. (prnewswire.com)