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August 2, 2025
compiled by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network.
Welcome to your weekly dose of construction technology insights powered by Construction Links Network. Every week, we dive into the tools, trends, and tech that are reshaping how our industry builds smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Whether you’re on the jobsite or in the boardroom, this blog is your reliable resource for staying current with innovations in software, materials, AI, robotics, BIM, and more.
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JCB Construction Canada (JCB) deployed Revizto during the construction of a 35,000-square foot European-style food hall, part of the $7 billion Royalmount Mall project in Montreal, Canada. With the technology, the team was able to work closely with engineers and designers to solve issues onsite with speed and clarity, keeping this fast-track project on schedule and saving considerable costs.
Construction delays often start small—like a missed delivery or scheduling conflict—and quickly pile up. That’s where AI-powered forecasting comes in. By tracking daily jobsite data, these tools spot early warning signs that people might miss. Teams can fix issues before they cause major setbacks. It’s a simple way to stay ahead of delays, save time, and keep projects running smoothly.
ALICE Technologies, creator of the world’s first generative construction platform, recently announced that Stan Singh has joined the company as Vice President of Product. In this role, Stan will lead product strategy and development across the ALICE suite, with a focus on enhancing usability to drive broader adoption across the entire project lifecycle. Stan joins with more than a decade of experience in construction and technology. He began his career on-site with US contractors Turner Construction and Kitchell, before moving into product leadership roles at Bluebeam, Raken, Doxel, and UpKeep.
Let’s be honest: construction projects are complicated. Between tight schedules, rising costs, and teams from multiple companies all trying to stay aligned, things often go off track. And when that happens, it usually leads to wasted time, wasted materials, and wasted money. That’s where lean construction comes in. Lean construction is a modern way of managing building projects that focuses on reducing waste and improving value. Instead of just “getting the job done,” lean construction aims to get the job done better—faster, smoother, and with fewer surprises.
Construction companies need structure to scale successfully. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provide clear, repeatable steps for key processes, enabling teams to work independently while staying aligned. SOPs reduce training time, improve quality, and minimize reliance on key individuals.
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In a groundbreaking initiative to address Canada’s housing crisis, McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering has teamed up with construction automation leader Horizon Legacy to develop scalable, sustainable housing solutions using onsite robotics. Backed by an NSERC Alliance Advantage Grant, civil engineering professors Mohamed Ezzeldin, Cancan Yang, and Ousmane Hisseine are spearheading the integration of standardized onsite robotics into Canadian building codes. Through collaborative research at McMaster’s Applied Dynamics Lab (ADL), the new AM-HOME Lab, and Horizon’s Construction Automation Lab, the project is advancing 3D concrete printing technologies tailored for mid-rise buildings in Canada’s challenging climate. The AM-HOME Lab focuses on making customizable, efficient housing using robotics, 3D printing, and modular construction, while ensuring safety in seismic zones and extreme conditions. ADL’s legacy in materials research strengthens this effort by contributing sustainable concrete technologies and validating automated building methods. The partnership aims to influence national codes and standards, enabling widespread adoption of digital fabrication and robotics in construction.
A new AI-powered study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, supported by the Equiton Research Fund in Real Estate, reveals how targeted policy reforms can significantly increase Canada’s housing supply. Breaking Ground: AI-Driven Analysis of How Policy Reform Can Unleash Canadian Housing Supply shows that reducing building restrictions by 10% can raise housing completions by nearly the same amount, while cutting approval delays can boost completions by an additional 3%. Conversely, a 10% rise in input costs may cut completions by up to 35%, especially for multi-unit housing. The report highlights the urgent need for cost-effective, low-barrier solutions—like streamlining approval processes—to help stabilize soaring home prices in cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
ProjectTeam.com, a leading construction management platform for government agencies and DOD contractors, has successfully completed its annual FedRAMP audit, achieving full compliance with the newly updated FedRAMP Revision 5 standards. This milestone makes ProjectTeam.com one of the first platforms in its category to align with the latest NIST SP 800-53 guidelines, strengthening cloud security, privacy, and supply chain protections. Purpose-built for federal construction, the platform offers secure collaboration, customizable workflows, and robust cybersecurity features like end-to-end encryption, multifactor authentication, and continuous monitoring. Used across federal agencies for managing infrastructure projects—from transportation and energy to public facilities—ProjectTeam.com is well-positioned to support evolving cloud-first mandates and cybersecurity requirements. CEO Ty Witmer emphasizes that this achievement reflects the company’s long-term commitment to safeguarding public-sector construction programs and reinforcing trust with its partners.
KRAMBU, Inc., a pioneer in regenerative AI infrastructure, has officially partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) through the ENERGY STAR Buildings Program to advance energy efficiency standards for high-performance data centers. As part of this initiative, KRAMBU will benchmark energy use across its facilities, including its direct liquid-cooled AI factory in Montana and a new hyperscale site in Pennsylvania, using the EPA’s Portfolio Manager tool. The company’s sustainable technologies—such as waste heat recovery, green hydrogen integration, and direct liquid cooling—set new benchmarks in reducing emissions and improving energy performance. Through data sharing and collaboration, KRAMBU aims to influence the future development of ENERGY STAR metrics for AI-optimized and liquid-cooled data centers. The company’s Industrial Symbiosis Model further supports local ecosystems by repurposing waste energy for agriculture, community heating, and microgrids.
allucent and Doxel have announced a strategic partnership that brings real-time construction scheduling and automated progress tracking into one powerful workflow. By integrating Doxel’s AI-driven, camera-based jobsite analysis with Allucent’s collaborative scheduling platform, teams can eliminate 95% of manual updates and accelerate delivery by 11%. Allucent enables dynamic, Lean-based planning with tools like pull planning and lookahead schedules, while Doxel delivers verified, trade-level progress data directly from the field. This integration provides a continuously updated, trusted source of truth, allowing superintendents, project managers, and trade partners to align around reality, not assumptions. The result: early risk detection, improved accountability, and significant time savings for field teams. This solution is ideal for complex projects such as data centers, hospitals, and labs—where a single delay can trigger cascading setbacks. With the combined power of real-time data and collaborative planning, project teams can focus more on building and less on reporting, enabling on-time, efficient delivery.
Trade Hounds, the largest social marketplace for U.S. tradespeople, has announced a strategic integration with Prokeep, the leading Order Engine for distributors. This collaboration is poised to revolutionize how distributors engage with digitally native trades professionals by merging social influence with operational efficiency. Trade Hounds is enhancing its platform with AI-driven tools, including image-based product search and an expansive Supply House Map, streamlining product discovery and purchasing for technicians. Prokeep’s centralized communication system simplifies order management and customer service across thousands of distributor branches. Together, the integration allows field technicians to communicate real-time purchase intent directly through Trade Hounds, while distributors gain valuable social and behavioral insights. With over 400,000 active users, Trade Hounds offers organic brand exposure through user-generated content, influencing 70% of users’ buying decisions. Distributors and manufacturers can now access this engaged community to increase revenue, build brand loyalty, and connect with the next generation of tradespeople where purchase decisions are being made—on the jobsite.
Elecosoft has announced the launch of Asta Powerproject 2026, the latest version of its flagship construction planning software, built in direct response to user feedback. Designed to improve workflows, streamline collaboration, and reduce administrative complexity, this update brings significant enhancements to both usability and functionality. Key features include improved filter combinations, seamless Excel and Word integration, color-coded timeline items, and the ability to display tasks by resource. The new version also introduces user interface upgrades such as dynamic spreadsheet search, pan-and-scroll navigation, and clearer milestone visuals, all aimed at increasing accessibility for both seasoned professionals and new users. Backward compatibility with Version 17 ensures smooth collaboration across teams using different versions. Additional improvements to revision management, mobile site progress tracking, and federated identity support further empower project teams to plan and deliver with greater efficiency. According to Elecosoft’s Head of Innovation, Mark Chapman, the platform reflects the increasing complexity of modern construction, offering flexibility and intuitive design built for real-world environments. Asta Powerproject 2026 is now available to all active subscription users as of July 2025.
Raise Robotics has secured $7.75 million in seed funding—bringing its total to $11.8 million—to accelerate development of its AI-powered construction automation platform. The investment, led by MaC Venture Capital and supported by industry-focused firms like Undivided Ventures and Cybernetix Ventures, follows a successful deployment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There, Raise’s robotic system completed curtain wall layout for over 10,000 glass panels, delivering 1/16-inch precision and saving approximately 830 labor hours. The platform, capable of layout, drilling, scanning, and installations, eliminated costly rework and proved more affordable than manual methods. Designed for real-world job sites, Raise’s mobile robots operate in extreme weather using only standard 2D plans and interchangeable end effectors. Co-founders Gary Chen and Conley Oster launched the company to improve construction safety and productivity by automating repetitive, high-risk tasks. The latest funding will help scale the platform’s capabilities across a broader range of trades and applications.
A new six-storey modular rental project is rising rapidly in downtown Calgary, demonstrating how prefabricated construction can help address Canada’s housing crisis. Developed by Attainable Homes Calgary and built using modules from ATCO Structures, the 84-unit studio building is being assembled in just 10 days, with the full project completed in under five months—a sharp contrast to the typical two-year timeline for traditional builds. Each unit arrives fully equipped with appliances, reducing both labor needs and construction costs. Monthly rents are set below $1,100, targeting individuals earning between $44,000 and $50,000 annually. Despite the speed, quality remains uncompromised—each module contains reinforced structural elements for durability and safe transport. ATCO and Attainable Homes emphasize the long-term viability of modular housing, noting its efficiency, affordability, and potential to scale nationwide with federal support. A second project in Calgary’s Sunnyside neighborhood is already in the works, with production scheduled for fall.
