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🏗️ Got a #BIM or #ConstructionTech Solution? Test It with Deutsche Bahn in Just 100 Days! For the 4th time, Deutsche Bahn's DB mindbox is partnering with the Zukunftsinitiative Bahnbau (ZIB) and, together with leading players in the railway construction sector, they are looking for exciting startup solutions in the areas of robotics and physicalrelief on construction sites, digital construction documentation, sustainable and efficient construction processes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). ✅ In this 100-day program, startups have the opportunity to test and further develop their solutions in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn and external partners. In addition, they receive €25,000 in funding (equity-free), benefit from the support of mentors, coaches, and startup managers, and gain access to exclusive data, expertise, and valuable contacts. 📅 Application deadline: October 19 👉 More information here: https://shorturl.at/Zmr9n

✅ Subscribe for the full drop: https://lnkd.in/dWtSj_hQ Here’s what stood out in the AEC world: > New Innovations and Partnerships SSAB, a Swedish specialty steelmaker, and German construction group DEPENBROCK Gruppe have partnered to promote the use of fossil-free steel in civil and hydraulic engineering projects. The collaboration aims to cut carbon emissions in construction while providing clients with ecological and economic benefits, strengthening sustainable practices, and enhancing competitiveness in green infrastructure. > Funding Rounds and M&A Activity Prefab, a Tokyo-based AI-SaaS provider for the construction industry, has raised ¥41.5 million in a Seed round led by ANOBAKA with participation from East Ventures, Mint, and angel investors. The funding will be used to expand hiring and accelerate development of its AI-powered construction estimation platform that automates blueprint reading and quotation processes. --- The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental’s daily newsletter covering what’s shaping the future of construction — from AEC tech and robotics to 3D/CAD and supply chains. Built by the leading global VC in project-based industries. Want to chat or collaborate? Reach out to Nina. #AEC #ConTech #Architecture #Design #ConstructionTech #VC #startup

Transforming How Railway Infrastructure Is Built 🚆 At DB mindbox, we believe that the future of railway construction will be shaped through collaboration. We are working with startups to co-create and improve digital and data-driven solutions that help make rail construction safer, faster, and more resource-efficient. Our Future of Railway Construction 2026 program provides the space to test these solutions in real-world environments together with Deutsche Bahn and external experts. 🌍 Rethinking Construction Processes How can we plan, build, and maintain rail infrastructure with greater efficiency and lower environmental impact? We are looking for approaches that optimize workflows, integrate digital tools, or apply modular and sustainable construction methods. Data-driven planning, AI-supported scheduling, or circular material use are examples that can make processes more consistent and transparent. 📐 Measurement & Automated BIM Modeling Precise and up-to-date digital representations of construction sites are essential for effective project execution. We seek technologies that enable automated and accurate data capture - such as sensor-based systems, drones, or AI-driven BIM integration - to reduce manual effort and improve coordination between field and design teams. 💡 About the Program Selected startups will work in close collaboration with specialists from Deutsche Bahn and 12 key players from the construction industry to pilot and optimize their solutions in practical construction environments. The program includes collaboration support and €25,000 in funding (no equity). 👉 Learn more and apply by October 19: https://lnkd.in/eixStQwu #DBmindbox #StartupHub #DeutscheBahn #Startups #Digitalization #Innovation #NewProgramn #RailwayInnovation #ConstructionTech #Workflow #DigitalTools #Planning #Measurement #BIM #Automation #FutureOfRailwayConstruction

🚀 OPTIMUSE is setting a new standard for cost-efficient and sustainable buildings through AI-based engineering – we are very happy to welcome them as the newest member of the seed + speed Ventures portfolio family! 💡 The OPTIMUSE AI platform shows builders, developers, and planners early on which technical solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, and building envelopes deliver the best results in terms of costs and emissions – in both new construction and renovation projects. 🏢 Optimuse uses existing plans and documents to create a realistic digital building model, compares thousands of variants, and recommends the most economical, climate-friendly solution. 🔎 By leveraging Optimuse’s technology, construction projects can be 💻 70% faster in preliminary engineering, achieve 💰 10% lower construction costs, and realize an 📈 additional 20% in emission savings. With this seed funding round, the company has secured 4 Million €. The round was led by seed + speed Ventures and Blum Ventures, and realized together with existing investors Matterwave Ventures and aws Gründungsfonds. 🎉 Congratulations to the founders Dominik Pezzei, Fabian Pitscheider, and Felix-Maximilian Hoffer! We are very much looking forward to our journey together with you! And special thanks to Andreas for a phantastic deal team work 🤝   For more detail on the news and what comes next for Optimuse, check out the comments below 👇 cc André Hammerer Philipp M. Roth Lukas Punzet Patrik Cesky Ines Kolmsee Alexander Kölpin

Track3D, the leader in Reality Intelligence for construction, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Ironspring Ventures with co-lead Zacua Ventures and participation from Shadow Ventures and Monta Vista Capital. This brings its total funding to $14.3 million since its founding in 2022. The platform has already powered over 400 projects with ENR Top Contractors like Hensel Phelps and PCI, with several firms signing multi-year, multi-million-dollar enterprise agreements. “Track3D was designed AI-first, making Reality Intelligence extremely simple and accessible across a wide variety of projects. Our rapid U.S. adoption, supported by industry-leading investors like Ironspring and Zacua, validates that Track3D is not just a monitoring tool, but the new foundation for how construction projects are run,” said Chaitanya N K, Co-Founder and CEO of Track3D. Unlike traditional systems, Track3D can go live in a single day, giving builders immediate progress insights from 360° cameras, drones, scanners, and LiDAR-enabled smartphones. “With a powerful AI-first solution purpose-built to modernize construction monitoring, Track3D equips jobsite decision-makers with unparalleled insight that leads to better project outcomes. The company’s impressive commercial acceleration, having seen 10x YoY ARR growth, is unmatched in the construction tech sector,” said Ty Findley, Co-Founder and General Partner at Ironspring Ventures. “The construction industry operates under relentless time and cost pressures, which makes transparency and adaptability absolutely essential. Track3D has built a platform that delivers both, and what excites me most is their ambition to solve construction’s holy grail: true production tracking,” added Vivin Hegde, Founding Partner at Zacua Ventures. With AI-powered features like deviation detection, early warning of delays, and intelligent agents on the horizon, Track3D is positioning itself as the future of proactive construction intelligence.

Here's what stood out in the AEC World: ✅ Subscribe for the full drop: https://lnkd.in/dWtSj_hQ > New Innovations and Partnerships The GEAR by Kajima partners with Glodon International to advance digital construction education through training programs and exhibitions. The collaboration features programmable tiling robots and AR-powered prefabricated construction learning tools to strengthen industry skills development. > Funding Rounds and M&A Activity Verustruct closed an oversubscribed $2.44 million pre-seed round led by Necessary Ventures and Anorak Ventures on September 24, 2025. The sustainable construction startup will use the funding to advance its R&D capabilities and innovation pipeline. --- The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering what's shaping the future of construction - from AEC tech and robotics to 3D/CAD and supply chains. Built by the leading global VC in project-based industries. Want to chat or collaborate? Reach out to Nina. #AEC #ConTech #Architecture #Design #ConstructionTech #VC #startup

✅ Subscribe for the full drop: https://lnkd.in/dWtSj_hQ Here's what stood out in the AEC World: > New Innovations and Partnerships Morguard Corporation, CENGN, and Nokia have launched three Smart Building Living Labs across Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa as part of a $6.5 million project to help Canadian startups develop technologies for safer, more efficient, and connected buildings. The labs will enable innovators to test solutions like AI-driven predictive maintenance, automation robotics, and real-time energy management systems in actual office, residential, and retail properties. > Funding Rounds and M&A Activity Duke Street acquires McAvoy Group, a modular building specialist that grew revenue from £59 million to £75 million in the year ending April 2024. The deal positions McAvoy with one of Europe's respected investors for continued expansion. --- The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering what's shaping the future of construction - from AEC tech and robotics to 3D/CAD and supply chains. Built by the leading global VC in project-based industries. Want to chat or collaborate? Reach out to Nina. #AEC #ConTech #Architecture #Design #ConstructionTech #VC #startup

Here's what stood out in the AEC World: > New Innovations and Partnerships Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology unveil Charlotte, a semi-autonomous robot that builds homes faster than 100 bricklayers. The robot was revealed at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, marking a significant advancement in construction automation speed. > Funding Rounds and M&A Activity Plantd closes $22 million Series B funding to advance carbon-negative building materials and expand production capacity. The startup focuses on sustainable construction materials that actively remove carbon from the atmosphere during manufacturing. ✅ Subscribe for the full drop: https://lnkd.in/dWtSj_hQ --- The Daily Blueprint is Foundamental's daily newsletter covering what's shaping the future of construction - from AEC tech and robotics to 3D/CAD and supply chains. Built by the leading global VC in project-based industries. Want to chat or collaborate? Reach out to Nina. #AEC #ConTech #Architecture #Design #ConstructionTech #VC #startup

“The accelerator allowed us to use our product outside of its normal comfort zone, which is buildings, which we wouldn't have been able to do without an initiative like this.” Tommy Cooke, Buildots Four alumni of the HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd Innovation Accelerator who were shortlisted at this summer’s Digital Construction Awards share their experience of the programme and the importance of innovating in rail. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecuayq4u 🔔 Applications are open for the eighth round of the HS2 Innovation Accelerator, seeking innovative ideas to streamline the railway’s delivery, improve productivity and deliver value for money. https://lnkd.in/eDkf6vcm Harry Yates, BuildPrompt, Raj Chawla, DMRC Technologies, Mo Shana’a, Morta #HS2 #Rail #RailInnovation

👁 Why a Broad Vision Matters Having a broad vision means seeing beyond what’s right in front of you — and never missing opportunities hiding in plain sight. We used to design and build climate chambers for testing electronics — high-precision systems controlling temperature and humidity. Now, we’re taking the same technology into the consumer world — for pets, terrariums, and smart habitats. ⚙️ Same engineering mindset. 🐾 New audience. 🚀 A market that’s exponentially larger. Innovation often begins not with new tools, but with a new perspective. #Innovation #Technology #SmartLiving #PetCare #ClimateControl #Engineering #FutureTech #TechForPets #SmartHome #Sustainability #DesignThinking #AdvanceMobilityClub #AMC #Inspiration #Vision #Startup #TechLifestyle #TechDesign #EcoInnovation