The Daily Blueprint May 26, 2025

Snapshot

Happy Monday. Here’s what stood out in AEC today:Mura emerged from stealth with $6M in funding from Level One Fund and Lerer Hippeau to automate HVAC field operations. Adventum Tech secured €250k at Latitude59 pitch competition, representing the largest investment from Baltic angel networks at the Tallinn conference. Invest Qatar and Schneider Electric announced a partnership focused on smart infrastructure development.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Safe Software launches FME Realize for field data access: Safe Software introduces FME Realize, an AR solution connecting field workers to digital twins and real-time data, available now to FME Flow users. (manilatimes.net)

Bio-inspired facade regulates building heat efficiently: The FlectoLine facade, developed by universities in Stuttgart and Freiburg, uses adaptive mechanisms to control solar heat entry, reducing cooling and heating needs. (newatlas.com)

Invest Qatar and Schneider Electric partner on smart infrastructure: Invest Qatar and Schneider Electric announce a partnership aimed at advancing smart infrastructure development. (zawya.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Out of Stealth Mura Raises $6M to Automate HVAC Field Operations: The AI platform raised from Level One Fund and Lerer Hippeau to integrate with existing field service systems and cut HVAC purchase order processing time by 80%. (businesswire.com)

Adventum Tech Wins €250k At Latitude59 Pitch Competition: The Latvian construction startup secured the largest investment from Baltic business angel networks at Tallinn's leading tech conference alongside defense robotics firm Luna Robotics and green energy developer MarkeDroid. (ain.ua)

Policy & Regulation Updates

North America

Dallas simplifies housing development regulations: Dallas City Council approves an ordinance allowing up to eight dwelling units to be built under simplified codes, promoting small-scale housing. (strongtowns.org)