Intelligent City Robot Factory, Lumina plans $40M round and Autodesk’s new feature

Snapshot

Here's the wave of news hitting the AEC world: A Vancouver company deployed robotic technology to enhance prefabricated housing construction. Autodesk released new conductor capabilities in Revit 2026 for electrical design workflows. On the funding front, Lumina plans to raise $20-40 million for electric construction equipment development. However, UK-based 3D-printed housing developer Building for Humanity entered liquidation with liabilities exceeding £1.4 million.

AEC Tech in Action

Robots enhance prefabrication in Vancouver housing project: A Vancouver company utilizes robotic technology to improve the efficiency and precision of prefabricated housing construction. (vancouversun.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

SKA Robotics showcases custom solutions for challenging industrial tasks: SKA Robotics presents bespoke robotic systems aimed at optimizing automation for energy and construction. (dronelife.com)

MiCoB enhances construction efficiency using 3D printing technology: MiCoB optimizes construction processes by integrating advanced 3D printing techniques. (yourstory.com)

Physical AI enhances management of complex environments: Physical AI utilizes advanced algorithms to assist humans in navigating and managing intricate environmental settings, improving decision-making processes. (weforum.org)

Automation advances in asphalt paving technology: Wirtgen Group discusses the integration of various automation systems in paving operations at World of Asphalt 2025. (forconstructionpros.com)

Zyx Technology and AIK partner for AI in architecture: Zyx Technology signs an agreement to donate 2 billion wons in CAD software licenses to the Architectural Institute of Korea for AI-driven architectural design. (koreaherald.com)

Autodesk enhances Revit 2026 with new conductor capabilities: Autodesk announces the addition of new conductor features in Revit 2026 to improve electrical design workflows. (autodesk.com)

UDSM partners with Chinese firms for technology transfer: The University of Dar es Salaam collaborates with Chinese companies to enhance construction technology training for Tanzanian engineers. (dailynews.tz)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Lumina: Lumina plans to raise $20 to $40 million to develop electric construction equipment, including a 32-ton autonomous bulldozer prototype. (chargedevs.com)

Opinions

3D-printed housing developer Building for Humanity enters liquidation: Building for Humanity, planning the UK's first 3D-printed housing project, has filed for liquidation after accumulating liabilities exceeding £1.4 million. (constructionnews.uk)