ConTech knowledge illusion, Qatar’s 3D printed schools and AIA25 conference

Snapshot

Light updates from the AEC world before the weekend:UCC Holding began construction on Qatar's 3D-printed schools. UKAEA and Space Solar demonstrated construction robotic technology for autonomous assembly of orbital data centers through their AlbaTRUSS project. AIA25 showcased AI innovations in design and sustainability. Foundamental's podcast highlighted how overconfidence creates poor contech investment decisions.

AEC Tech in Action

Qatar begins construction on large 3D-printed schools: UCC Holding starts building two large 3D-printed schools, each 20,000 sq m. (agbi.com)

Robotics tested for constructing orbital data centres: UKAEA and Space Solar demonstrate robotic technology for autonomous assembly of data centres in space. (techerati.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

The future of architecture at AIA25: At the AIA25 Conference, new capabilities in design, sustainability, and compliance with technology were demonstrated. (archdaily.com)

DL E&C initiates competition for construction tech startups: DL E&C launches a competition aimed at identifying startups and test their innovations in construction tech. (chosun.com)

Opinions

How loud opinions can mask limited understanding: On the latest Practical Nerds episode, Patric Hellermann and Shub Bhattacharya, GPs at Foundamental, examine how false confidence and filtered briefings create poor investment decisions in contech—emphasizing why VCs need primary customer data over secondhand opinions. (foundamental.com)