Alquist Walmart 3D partnership, Sumeria AI platform launches

Snapshot

Alquist partners with Walmart for 3D printing projects, Buildroid AI raises $2M, Sumer launches AI design platform, Autodesk reaches 150M students.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Alquist partners with Walmart to expand 3D printing rollout: Alquist announces plans for over a dozen 3D-printed commercial projects with Walmart, starting in December 2025. (stocktitan.net)

Sumer Innovations launches AI platform Sumeria for building design: Sumer Innovations announces the launch of Sumeria, an AI-powered platform that automates architectural workflows to enhance design efficiency and sustainability. (aithority.com)

Autodesk provides free software to 150M students: Autodesk has given more than 150 million students and educators free access to professional-grade design and engineering tools, addressing the construction industry's skills gap as demand for AI-capable talent in job listings surges 640% since 2022. (pbctoday.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Buildroid AI: Buildroid AI announces USD 2 million in pre-seed funding to launch its AI-driven block-laying robot aimed at improving productivity in the UAE construction sector. (constructionworld.in)

Opinions

LinkedIn data shows green skills shortage threatens construction projects: LinkedIn's 2025 Green Skills Report reveals green hiring is growing nearly twice as fast as skills development - 8% annually versus 4.3% - forcing construction firms to compete with tech and energy sectors for sustainability talent. (constructiondigital.com)