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FBR-CRH Ventures Deal Signals Uptick in Adoption of Construction Robotics
Partnership to Propel Materials, Robotics Advancements In recent years, the construction sector has witnessed a profound transformation driven by technological innovations. Among these innovations, advancements in robotics and other machinery have emerged as game-changers, revolutionizing traditional construction practices and offering new possibilities for the materials subsector. From automated material handling […]
Startup Accelerator Formwork Labs Launches Third Cohort of Industry Innovators
Two years and two classes later, Formwork Labs – a collaborative accelerator project between Brick & Mortar Ventures and BuiltWorlds – is announcing its third class of participating startups & Industry Innovators. Selected from more than 70 startups, the five early-stage companies will have access to industry mentors and expert […]
2023 Venture East Conference Playlist
Unable to attend Venture East last November? We’ve got you covered with the playlist of panel recordings below. Click on the thumbnails to discover who spoke on which panel. DAY ONE Keynote: A Deeper Look into how Stanley Ventures Approaches Innovation Dina Routhier, President of Stanley Ventures, kicked off the […]
Venture West Keynote Preview: Prevailing Winds Have Shifted Once Again
Each year in the built world holds new opportunities for investors and founders to capitalize on recent trends in technology and innovation. In 2023, the BuiltWorlds Venture West Conference kicked off with an overview of construction technology’s historic opportunity for change. With more than a hint of optimism, the event launched […]
Why Autodesk’s Payapps Acquisition is a Critical Move in the Race Against Procore and Oracle
Last week, Autodesk announced an agreement to acquire Payapps for “global payment and compliance management.” With this move, Autodesk matches up with its primary construction sector competitors, Oracle and Procore, both of which have made similar acquisitions over the past several years to get into the workflows associated with managing […]
Behind the Dazzle of Equipment Makers at CES Lies an Industry Slow to Adopt
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas ended a couple weeks ago, but still has us curious. Some of the biggest brands in construction equipment showed up with their latest products – including Caterpillar with an electric underground mining loader, Doosan Bobcat with an electric skid-steer loader and notably […]
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