compiled by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network.

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Assessment Metamorphosis: An Educational Case for Contemporary Society by Esteban Vasquez redefines workplace safety in the age of artificial intelligence. As traditional safety models struggle to keep pace with evolving risks, Vasquez presents a compelling case for proactive, AI-powered solutions that predict, prevent, and personalize safety measures. Drawing on real-world case studies, ethical considerations, and cutting-edge research, the book explores how AI can detect threats in real time, adapt to individual workers’ needs, and build human-centered safety cultures. Rather than replacing human judgment, Vasquez positions AI as a powerful ally in creating resilient, responsive, and forward-thinking work environments across sectors like construction and industry. Geared toward safety professionals, engineers, policymakers, and innovators, this book offers a roadmap to safer, smarter workplaces.

BuilderComs is preparing to launch a new version of its construction project management platform—redesigned entirely from user feedback. Originally built as a messaging-first solution for construction teams, the platform was made free earlier this year so contractors could use it without barriers. This approach allowed BuilderComs to gather hundreds of interviews and real-time insights into what professionals truly needed. The result is a rebuilt platform that tackles the industry’s biggest challenge: miscommunication. Founder Ron Nussbaum emphasizes that unlike VC-backed competitors, BuilderComs isn’t chasing trends—it’s focused on solving real problems by simplifying workflows and enhancing communication. The upcoming release expands BuilderComs from a proven messaging tool into a full-scale project management system, without unnecessary features that crews won’t use. Designed to streamline collaboration and reduce costly miscommunication, the new platform is already generating strong interest among builders, remodelers, and project managers nationwide. The official rollout is set for next month.

Clue has been named to BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50 in the Fleet Intelligence Platforms category, recognizing its leadership in advancing construction fleet and equipment operations. BuiltWorlds’ annual Top 50 highlights technology solutions delivering measurable impact, and Clue earned its place by helping contractors manage mixed fleets with greater clarity and control. The platform centralizes data on utilization, fuel and idle analytics, preventive maintenance, inspections, dispatching, and geofencing into a single operational view. Purpose-built for construction, Clue is intuitive for field crews while meeting the demands of large enterprises. With over 70 integrations across ERPs, GPS systems, and OEM telematics, Clue allows contractors to preserve existing investments while streamlining workflows.

Jobber, the leading provider of home service software, has announced the 15 winners of its 2025 Jobber Grants program, awarding $150,000 USD to small businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Each recipient will receive $10,000 to support growth through investments in training, equipment, marketing, and operations. Now in its fifth year, the program has distributed nearly $1 million to 115 home service professionals in industries such as landscaping, plumbing, cleaning, tree care, and roofing. Winners represent four categories—Home Service Heroes, Career Builders, Smooth Operators, and Community Caretakers—highlighting businesses that prioritize safety, innovation, mentorship, and community impact. Standout recipients include A Plus Roofing & Siding of Windsor, Ontario, planning to enhance safety tools and marketing, and Huntsman Wildlife of Cincinnati, Ohio, developing a video training library to streamline onboarding and improve client communication.

DrillerDB has introduced its new AI Geology Estimator, a powerful tool that provides instant, location-based geological insights to support smarter construction and well-drilling decisions. Using a nationwide database of standardized state and federal well records, the platform analyzes nearby logs, lithology transitions, and hydrostratigraphic patterns to generate typical well-depth ranges, expected water levels, recommended drilling methods, and detailed subsurface profiles within seconds. If data is limited, it offers simplified depth estimates while showing surrounding wells for full transparency. Now integrated with DrillerDB’s Interactive Well Map, the Estimator streamlines early-stage planning, helping homeowners, contractors, engineers, and developers reduce delays, improve coordination, and set realistic budgets. Standout features include one-click access to relevant well logs, context-based geology summaries, and practical drilling recommendations tailored to local conditions. Since its launch, DrillerDB has leveraged AI to extract and visualize well-log data, and this new solution expands that capability to predictive modeling that empowers better project execution. Future updates will add confidence indicators, customizable PDF exports, and contractor-specific preferences.

Mechasys, a leader in projected reality technology, has secured $23 million in new funding led by Canadian growth equity firm Idealist Capital, with continued investment from Quebec-based Fondaction. The capital will accelerate the global rollout of Mechasys’ third-generation XR Projector, a groundbreaking tool that projects 1:1 scale layouts with millimetric precision directly onto job sites. Already deployed on more than 200 projects across a dozen countries, the XR Projector enables construction teams of all skill levels to complete complex layouts faster, reduce costly errors, improve coordination, and enhance quality control. Industry leaders, including VINCI Construction’s Solutions Habitat, have praised the technology for cutting layout times in half and reducing reliance on subcontractors through improved accuracy and ease of use. With this funding, Mechasys will expand its manufacturing capacity and distribution network to meet rising global demand, while continuing to innovate in BIM and CAD integration for real-time, on-site design visualization.

simulationHub has officially launched Buildings AI, a cloud-based building energy modeling platform powered by the industry-standard EnergyPlus engine and enhanced with AI automation. Designed for architects, engineers, HVAC specialists, and sustainability consultants, Buildings AI simplifies complex energy modeling into fast, accurate, and actionable insights—without the need for local installation or expensive hardware. The fully browser-based tool enables users to run scalable simulations, conduct heating and cooling load analysis, perform automated compliance checks for global energy standards, and generate detailed HVAC design reports. With four flexible BIM data import options—AutoCAD Architecture, PDF, Autodesk Revit, and manual tracing—plus a unique PDF2BIM workflow, the software streamlines project setup and accelerates early-stage design decisions. Prior to launch, Buildings AI underwent an early access program with global industry professionals, who validated its ability to improve coordination, reduce delays, and support sustainable building outcomes.

Lumion, the global leader in architectural visualization software, has announced the public Beta launch of Lumion Cloud, a new browser-based collaboration platform built for architects and design professionals. Unlike generic file-sharing tools, Lumion Cloud enables teams to upload renders directly from Lumion or any device, share images, videos, 360 panoramas, and PDFs, and collect clear, visual feedback through built-in markup tools. With features like version control, progress tracking via Kanban boards, and 50GB of included storage for up to 20 projects, the platform simplifies one of the most challenging aspects of the design process: managing client communication and approvals. Already included free with every Lumion subscription, the tool eliminates the need for complicated installations or scattered email feedback, providing instant access and greater transparency for all stakeholders. According to Lumion’s Head of Product, David Weir-McCall, the platform transforms client collaboration into a faster, clearer, and more efficient process, ensuring alignment from concept to final delivery. With Lumion Cloud now available worldwide in Beta, architectural teams can not only create stunning visualizations in Lumion but also collaborate seamlessly to keep projects on track.

As of early 2025, only about 2% of U.S. construction companies use artificial intelligence, but adoption is beginning to accelerate as more firms recognize its potential to transform the industry. According to James Gallagher, Principal at Resolution Management Consultants, AI can bring significant benefits in areas such as design optimization, planning, operations, safety, productivity, quality control, and predictive analysis. However, he cautions that construction presents unique challenges: each project is highly customized, making it harder for AI to rely on historical patterns. Gallagher identifies 10 key risks where AI could trigger disputes or litigation, including inaccurate predictions from AI “hallucinations,” imprecise modeling in a precision-driven field, limited internet connectivity on job sites, high implementation and training costs, and the industry’s ongoing skilled labor shortage. He also warns of unresolved legal and insurance questions around liability and data security, as AI tools may involve proprietary methods or unauthorized data. Despite these risks, Gallagher emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a powerful tool—one that, when combined with human expertise and careful governance, has the potential to significantly improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance outcomes across the construction lifecycle.

The Coalition for Smart Construction at Virginia Tech has launched its first seed grant program, awarding $280,000 across five projects to accelerate innovation in the construction industry. Backed by the Hitt Family Foundation and the university’s Office of Strategic Research Alliances, the program provides grants ranging from $30,000 to $75,000 to help researchers strengthen proposals and secure larger external funding. The selected projects span critical growth areas such as advanced materials, modular housing, sustainability, energy efficiency, and digital/human interfaces. Highlights include developing AI-driven quality tracking for 3D printed concrete, creating customizable modular housing systems, launching a mass timber prototyping facility, advancing automated modular sub-assembly methods for affordable housing, and applying cradle-to-cradle principles to precast concrete to reduce waste. Industry leaders like HITT Contracting and VINCI Construction are supporting these efforts, with project findings to be presented at a dedicated research showcase. Established in 2023, the Coalition fosters collaboration between Virginia Tech faculty, industry, and government to tackle construction’s biggest challenges. With its new funding initiative and future 40,000-square-foot innovation hub in Falls Church, Virginia, the Coalition is poised to drive sustainable, technology-driven transformation across the construction sector.

ViBIM, a global leader in Scan to BIM services, has over 11 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering more than 1,000 successful projects across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and EU regions. Specializing in converting raw scan data into highly accurate 3D Revit models, ViBIM provides architectural, structural, MEP, and topography modeling with up to 30% faster turnaround times than industry standards. With a 99% on-time delivery rate, the company ensures projects are completed without delays, supporting the AEC industry in renovation, construction verification, and facility management. ViBIM also offers 2D as-built drawings, custom Revit families, and BIM models optimized for facility management systems. Leveraging Autodesk Revit, ReCap Pro, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and proprietary in-house tools, ViBIM streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration, and maintains rigorous quality standards. Trusted by survey companies, architects, and contractors worldwide, ViBIM is recognized for its expertise, innovation, and client-focused approach, making it a reliable partner in advancing BIM adoption and improving project efficiency across complex construction and infrastructure projects.

Buildots, a leader in AI construction technology, has signed a three-year enterprise agreement with Juneau Construction Company to deploy its AI-powered platform across Juneau’s entire project portfolio. Known for large-scale residential and student housing developments, Juneau will leverage Buildots’ automated progress tracking and predictive performance metrics to enhance project delivery, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. The AI platform has already proven its value on major projects like the 800,000-square-foot Hub Knoxville and the 869,000-square-foot One Park Tower. Amid growing demand for purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA), Juneau—currently the third-largest student housing builder in the U.S.—is using Buildots to maintain its leadership and meet rising expectations. By making data a strategic asset, Juneau aims to replace intuition with objective insights, streamlining operations and strengthening accountability across teams. Upcoming implementations include major developments in Miami and Sarasota.

FieldAI, a leader in physical AI and robotic autonomy, has secured $405 million across two funding rounds backed by major investors including Bezos Expeditions, NVIDIA’s NVentures, Khosla Ventures, Intel Capital, and others. The funding follows strong market demand and successful deployments of FieldAI’s general-purpose robotics intelligence across complex industrial environments globally. At the heart of FieldAI’s platform are its Field Foundation Models (FFMs), a new class of “physics-first” models designed specifically for embodied intelligence. These models enable robots—from quadrupeds to passenger-scale vehicles—to operate autonomously in real-time, safely adapting to unpredictable and unstructured environments without prior mapping or GPS. Deployed across sectors such as construction, energy, manufacturing, and logistics, FieldAI’s systems deliver scalable, hardware-agnostic intelligence for robotic applications. The new capital will fuel global expansion, accelerate product development in locomotion and manipulation, and double the team’s size by year-end. Led by AI veterans from NASA, Tesla, SpaceX, and DeepMind, FieldAI is transforming robotic autonomy from niche deployments to widespread industry adoption.

Suffolk Technologies has once again been named the most active construction technology (ConTech) investor by AGC Partners, highlighting its leadership in backing innovative startups transforming the built environment. Following the close of its $110M fund in 2023, the Boston-based venture firm expanded its platform to support 55 companies across ConTech, PropTech, and InfraTech. With a deep network across construction and real estate, Suffolk Technologies invests in solutions addressing supply chain complexity, payments and finance inefficiencies, trade labor challenges, and infrastructure modernization. Portfolio companies like OpenSpace, Kojo, EquipmentShare, and newer entrants such as Kaya AI and Handle are tackling industry pain points with AI, automation, and data-driven platforms. Suffolk’s BOOST accelerator and BOLT Network further support early-stage founders by offering real-world testbeds, mentorship, and access to industry leaders. As the built world embraces AI and automation, Suffolk Technologies is driving the next wave of digital and physical innovation across the asset lifecycle—enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and enabling sustainable growth in construction and infrastructure.