OFA Group acqusition and AI adoption statistics

Snapshot

BNW builds cyber cities, CivDot boosts surveying, OFA plans acquisitions, Dubai sets new rules and architects embrace AI.

AEC Tech in Action

UAE real estate firm adopts cyber resilient smart infrastructure: BNW Developments, led by Ankur Aggarwal, implements a cyber-resilience strategy for its digital infrastructure amid UAE's ambitions for smart cities and sustainability. (indiatimes.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

CivDot robot enhances surveying speed and accuracy: Civ Robotics' CivDot robot can map 3,000 points in a day, achieving millimeter-level accuracy and reducing surveying time by up to 75%. (techeblog.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

OFA Group: The company announced a non-binding LOI to acquire a 60% stake in Aspire Homes Realty and RateDNA to integrate AI tools with real estate services. (ainvest.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

North America

California lawmakers propose changes to environmental law for housing: California legislators plan to vote on bills to exempt most apartment construction from environmental review under CEQA to address housing shortages. (mercurynews.com)

MENA

New construction rules in Dubai from 2026: Dubai Municipality will introduce a new contractor and engineering consultancy rating system in early 2026 to enhance performance and accountability. (economictimes.com)

Opinions

RIBA AI report shows 18% increase in architect adoption: The Royal Institute of British Architects reports that 59% of UK architecture firms now use AI, up from 41% in 2024. (architecture.com)