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Investors discuss how labor shortage is shaking up the construction tech stack

TechCrunch

Construction as an industry has evolved with civilization through the ages. Construction’s digital transformation journey is only just beginning, and the sector offers a ton of space for innovation. To get a clear picture of where construction tech stands today, we spoke with five active investors in the space.

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Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction…

Jason Malki

Going Beyond Good Intentions: Wissam Akra’s Trailblazing Journey in Transforming the Construction Industry It’s a strange, wonderful, and sometimes scary time for industries that are impacted by the adoption of AI into their day-to-day work. Construction is no different. I’ve dedicated my life to the construction industry.

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The Philippines Government Collaborates with Marikina City to Foster Innovation and Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Register The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with key officials from Marikina City’s 2nd District, has introduced the pilot programs and services of the Marikina Creative and Innovation Hub at the Center for Innovation and Technology for Enterprises (CITE) in Marikina City, the Philippines.

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AI-First Company Cosmos Innovation Announces $19.7M in Series A Funding

AsiaTechDaily

Register Cosmos Innovation , a Singapore-based AI-first firm specializing in developing next-gen perovskite silicon tandem (PST) solar cell technology, has successfully secured $19.7 Cosmos Innovation’s Series A round also witnessed participation from various notable investors. million in total funding.

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Austin-based ICON awarded $57.2 million NASA contract for lunar construction tech

TechCrunch

ICON , a construction tech company that’s raised more than $400 million in funding, has landed a new contract from NASA to develop new systems to build on the moon and Mars. million contract is a continuation of a previous Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) dual-use contract with the U.S. Austin-based ICON awarded $57.2

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New drug manufacturer to anchor $240 million OKC innovation district development

Innovation 2 Enterprise

A start-up pharmaceutical manufacturer with a reported potential to employ thousands is set to anchor a $240 million mixed-use development being built next year at the gateway to Oklahoma City’s innovation district. The post New drug manufacturer to anchor $240 million OKC innovation district development appeared first on i2E.

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Safeware’s Smart Airbag Wins Gold at Edison Awards 2023 for Groundbreaking Worker Safety Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

The award is the latest in a series of accolades for the Korean human safety technology company, including being selected as a ‘Top 3 Startup’ at CES 2020 by IEEE and winning the Innovation Award two years in a row at CES in 2022 and 2023. website.