Category: AI
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Gravis secures $23m for its AI earthmoving tech
Gravis Robotics has raised $23M (£17m) to bring its autonomous earthmoving technology to the UK US, and EU. Gravis’s technology transforms construction machinery with AI, cameras and sensors so it can operate autonomously or assist human operators. The company claims it could help boost site productivity by 30% and help address the industry’s productivity crisis.…
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Gravis secures $23m for its AI earthmoving tech
Gravis Robotics has raised $23M (£17m) to bring its autonomous earthmoving technology to the UK US, and EU. Gravis’s technology transforms construction machinery with AI, cameras and sensors so it can operate autonomously or assist human operators. The company claims it could help boost site productivity by 30% and help address the industry’s productivity crisis.…
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Solar-powered streetlights could power AI demand
“Right now, to power AI, the likes of OpenAI or Google Gemini need a huge building full of GPUs, and they have to pump massive amounts of electricity into it, along with a huge water supply for the cooling system. This is inefficient and we need a smart solution. View the original article and our…
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AI controls cut energy waste from Portakabins by 87%
AI can help reduce wasted energy in Portakabins by up to 87%, according to a study carried out by the portable buildings specialist. Portakabin teamed up with Aireavu, which uses AI to monitor and improve building performance, to explore how its modular buildings can be more energy-efficient. Energy wastage from modular structures can be as…
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What Startup Funding Reveals About the Future of Construction Technology
If the seeds of tomorrow’s construction technology are sown today, what does the future look like? Nymbl Ventures’ Q3 2025 ConTech Market Report reveals interesting data on the ConTech scene. A growth curve First of all, Construction Tech (“ConTech”) is performing well compared to other built environment technologies. According to Nymbl, VC investment in the…
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Reinventing Construction Procurement with SubBase
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I sit down with Eric Helitzer, founder and CEO of SubBase, a procurement platform that aims to bring order, transparency, and automation to this domain. Room for improvement Procurement is one of the least digitized yet most consequential parts of construction. The workflow spans field teams, project…
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How a $1,400 Humanoid Hints at Construction’s Robotic Future
Chinese startup Noetix launched Bumi, a bipedal robot that challenges mobile robots at a much heftier price. Is this just a whim or a breakthrough that could make robots a viable tool for even small construction companies? The Noetix Bumi robot is a humanoid robot designed primarily for educational and family use. It stands 94…
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OpenSpace and the Visual Intelligence Revolution with Jeevan Kalanithi
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen welcomes back Jeevan Kalanithi, CEO of OpenSpace, to explore how the company is redefining construction site intelligence. Since Jeevan’s last appearance in 2022, OpenSpace has evolved from a leading reality-capture platform into a comprehensive Visual Intelligence Platform, an image-first way to manage construction projects. Aarni…
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Top Features to Seek in the Best AI Recruiting Tools
Hiring the right people is one of the most impactful decisions a business makes. The market for recruiting software has exploded, and among the options, AI recruiting tools stand out for the promise of speed, scale, and better decision-making. But not all AI is created equal. To get real value, companies must choose platforms with…
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Is Construction Finally Becoming a Tech Industry?
Artificial intelligence offers exceptional potential for the construction industry. It can help construction companies make more informed decisions, improve efficiency, increase safety, minimize risk, reduce costs and many other valuable benefits. Yet although nearly two-thirds of construction managers believe that their industry is “keeping pace with tech awareness,” other studies show that 65% of them report…