Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Product Launches & Resources
AI-powered Construction Safety Assistant entered the market, focused on proactive risk mitigation
Fourth edition of the “BIM Handbook” released, adding global standards, case studies and digital-twin guidance
Opusense doubled down on AI-first workflows for project teams, signalling confidence in targeted point solutions
Lightweight BIM toolkits from the open-source community offer fast API integration for bespoke site apps
AI & Automation
AI-driven planning engines are delivering precise schedules at scale, cutting manual effort and rework
Industry voices warn against inflated AI claims, urging proof of impact before purchase
Generative AI, robotics and consolidated tool stacks dominated ENR FutureTech discussions, pointing to end-to-end automation
Safety foresight models are moving from pilot to practice, predicting hazards and guiding early intervention
BIM & Digital Twin
Solid BIM foundations remain the gateway to reliable digital twin handovers and lifecycle asset data
Open-source, lightweight BIM tools with strong APIs are lowering the barrier for field adoption
Updated BIM Execution Plans tighten alignment with Exchange Information Requirements, streamlining information flow
Landmark renovations such as the Sydney Opera House show BIM’s power in complex upgrade programmes
Adoption & Transformation
Enterprise-wide tech roll-outs succeed when repeatability is proven and site-specific hurdles are surfaced early
Transformation wins are mindset-led; tool stacks alone do not deliver sustained change
Small contractors gain momentum by digitising one high-friction process before scaling lessons learned
Innovation-centric leaders show that budget ceilings matter less than cultural readiness
Safety & Risk
Efficient information management cuts risk and raises delivery confidence across project portfolios
AI-powered Construction Safety Assistant now supports site teams, easing the admin load while flagging hazards
AI models that predict delays and optimise resource plans are unlocking measurable safety and cost benefits
Investment & Market Moves
Q1 ConTech funding tilted toward AI and robotics, emphasising operational efficiency bets
UAE regulations now mandate BIM and encourage modular construction, reshaping market norms
Latin American marketplace Construex leverages AI to match suppliers and builders, driving sustainable growth trajectories
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