Bedrock Robotics raises $80M, Pronto.ai acquires SafeAI

Snapshot

Contour 3D completes Australia's 3D-printed social housing, Bedrock Robotics raises $80M, Pronto.ai acquires SafeAI.

AEC Tech in Action

Contour 3D launches 3D-printed social housing project in Australia: Contour 3D has completed Australia's 3D-printed social housing project, reducing construction time significantly to 16 weeks. (thecooldown.com)

Livv launches net zero pilot with new affordable homes: Livv Housing Group has started a net-zero pilot project with the opening of 15 affordable homes using various energy technologies. (co.uk)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Construction robots by Canvas enhance efficiency for general contractors: Canvas introduces drywall robots that improve productivity and safety in data center construction amid rising demand. (datacenterfrontier.com)

Climb Channel Solutions expands into Latin America construction tech: Climb Channel Solutions partners with Bluebeam to enhance compliance and efficiency in the LATAM construction market. (ainvest.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Bedrock Robotics: The company raises $80 million from 8VC and Eclipse to enhance existing heavy equipment with autonomous capabilities. (techcrunch.com)

Pronto.ai: Pronto.ai has acquired SafeAI, focusing on talent and technology integration to strengthen its autonomous vehicle capabilities for construction and mining. (techcrunch.com)

Opinions

Builders invest in later-stage startups through venture arms: Construction firms are launching investment arms to support established startups and enhance their technology capabilities. (constructiondive.com)