October 15, 2025 Planera raises $8M round, Moasure adds CAD imports

Snapshot

Mass timber grows 20% annually, Planera raises $8M for scheduling, Moasure adds CAD imports, Build Chain automates procurement tracking.

AEC Tech in Action

Snaptrude brings AI Mode to cloud-based architecture platform: Snaptrude's updated software uses AI to analyze site context, zoning, and building regulations from a simple text prompt - generating massing layouts and design options in seconds to eliminate blank-canvas starts for architects. (dezeen.com)

Masstimber construction grows 20 percent annually in U.S. and Europe: Mass timber projects have grown 20 % annually since 2015, with over 2,500 built or underway in the U.S., cutting embodied carbon by up to 69 % while reducing construction timelines for Google, Microsoft, and Under Armour campuses. (trellis.net)

Digital procurement transforms subcontractor operations for efficiency: The Build Chain's platform centralizes material procurement into a single dashboard, automating supplier matching and quote tracking to reduce admin time while adding carbon reporting and performance analytics for compliance. (co.uk)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Moasure update adds custom measurement tools for site layout: Moasure's latest app update introduces CAD imports, voice labeling, and custom annotations for its motion-based measuring devices. (forconstructionpros.com)

Bosch advances smart and secure spaces with new solutions: Bosch announces a series of innovations aimed at enhancing smart building technologies and security features for commercial spaces. (securitysystemsnews.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Planera: Planera raised $8 million from Sorenson Capital, Sierra Ventures, and Zachry Construction to expand its collaborative scheduling platform among contractors building hyperscale data centers, where delays can cost $500K per day on a 60MW project. (pulse2.com)