AI UltraProd enters U.S. ADU market, ConstructionClock raises $2M CAD seed round

Snapshot

AI UltraProd enters U.S. ADU market, University of Tokyo cuts gridshell design time to 90 minutes, ConstructionClock raises $2M CAD seed round.

AEC Tech in Action

AI UltraProd enters U.S. ADU market focusing on construction efficiency: AI UltraProd announces its U.S. market entry targeting the ADU sector with AI-integrated 3D printing technology and plans for a 2026 rollout. (stocktitan.net)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Novel method improves design of gridshell structures: Researchers from the University of Tokyo develop a computational technique that reduces the design time for gridshell structures from 90 hours to 90 minutes, leveraging NURBS surfaces and enhancing accessibility for architects. (techxplore.com)

SCG completes 3D printed pedestrian bridge in Bangkok: SCG has completed a 3D printed pedestrian bridge over Ong Ang Canal using low-carbon concrete and a digital fabrication approach. (voxelmatters.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

ConstructionClock: ConstructionClock founder David Peters announces a 2 million CAD seed round to enhance his automated attendance-tracking app and expand customer reach. (betakit.com)

Antioch: Antioch announces $4.24 million in pre-seed funding to develop a simulation platform for robotics testing. (therobotreport.com)

Certchain: Certchain Raises £750K to digitize construction worker credentials and compliance tracking. (techfundingnews.com)