Buildots Raises $45M, as Pace of ConTech Investment Remains Brisk

Investment in construction tech startups continues on stong a pace that, nearly halfway into 2025, indicates strong investment interest. Leading the list of the latest investments is Tel Aviv-based Buildots, an artificial intelligence-powered construction management platform that announced May 29 a $45-million funding round led by Qumra Capital with participation from OG Venture Partners, TLV […]

Powering Construction Decision-Making with AI

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Senthil Kumar, the CTO and Head of AI at Slate Technologies. We delved into the transformative role of AI in the construction industry, focusing on how it can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency. Innovative AI solutions for decision-making Senthil shared […]

NORESCO Wins $100M Upgrade Contract for Detroit Great Lakes Water Authority

The Great Lakes Water Authority has engaged NORESCO to carry out $100 million in improvements at its Water Resource Recovery Facility in Detroit, the nation’s largest single-site wastewater treatment plant.  The work, structured as Phase 2 of an ongoing progressive design-build contract, expands significantly on a prior rehabilitation effort and is aimed at bolstering resiliency […]