Automated pallet stacking machine, OneCrew raises $7.5M Series A

Snapshot

Lib Work completed a 1000-square-foot house built entirely from local soil, while Timbertruss and Randek launched automation collaboration for Australian prefabrication. OneCrew secured $7.5M Series A funding as EU construction production fell 0.5% monthly despite 1.9% annual growth, with Spain leading at 31.4% yearly increases.

AEC Tech in Action

Engineers build 1000-square-foot house using only soil: Japanese firm Lib Work completes the Lib Earth House Model B, a 1000-square-foot home made entirely from local soil without concrete. (popularmechanics.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Timbertruss and Randek collaborate on automation for prefabrication: Timbertruss and Randek are adapting industrial automation for Australian prefabrication, enhancing production efficiency and safety at Timbertruss's Corio facility. (builtoffsite.au)

New automated pallet stacking machine aims to reduce warehouse injuries: The American-made machine is designed to address injuries, costs, and inefficiencies in warehouses. (businesswire.com)

Research explores energy savings in smart buildings: A study investigates the use of compact heat pipes with nanofluid in phase change materials for improving energy efficiency in smart buildings through deep clustering of multi-agent systems. (sciencedirect.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

OneCrew: OneCrew has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding to expand hiring and accelerate product development. (thesaasnews.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

North America

Canada aims for net-zero homes by 2050: The International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines a framework to achieve net-zero energy use in Canadian homes by 2050. (iisd.org)

Europe

EU construction production falls despite annual growth momentum: EU construction production dropped 0.5% in June but maintained 1.9% annual growth, with building construction up 3.9% yearly. Spain leads with 31.4% annual increases while Germany continues declining. (europa.eu)

Opinions

Roll-Up strategies: 4 archetypes, and how yo apply in construction: On this analysis, Patric Hellermann, GP at Foundamental, outlines four roll-up strategies and explains why construction consolidations can fail while identifying winning opportunities in material distribution, specialized trades, and infrastructure services. (foundamental.com)