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TechCrunch: Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics

Dream It

Via TechCrunch by Arman Tabatabai: Venture capital has been flooding the various subverticals under the robotics umbrella in recent years, and the construction space is one of the largest beneficiaries. One of the most common areas of attention respondents highlighted were startups focused on construction and manufacturing.

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Local, Circular, Resilient: How Cambium is Shaping the Future of Material Supply Chains

Revolution

Cambium has partnered with brands, developers, and mass timber manufacturers seeking high-quality materials with reduced carbon footprintsnot just as an ethical choice, but as a sound business strategy. The numbers tell thestory: Every year, the U.S. generates approximately 45 million tons of tree waste, the equivalent of 7.2

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AI construction startup Versatile raises a $20M Series A

TechCrunch

San Francisco-based construction startup Versatile is announcing today that it has raised a $20 million Series A. The URBAN-X accelerator alum has developed a piece of hardware designed to be mounted to a crane. From that vantage point, it’s capable of capturing and analyzing data across the construction site.

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Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar industry

TechCrunch

In the wake of COVID-19 this spring, construction sites across the nation emptied out alongside neighboring restaurants, retail stores, offices and other commercial establishments. Amidst the chaos, construction firms faced an existential question: How will they survive? Construction is a massive, $1.3

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Advancing social and environmental change in Argentina

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

All three organizations aim to empower communities in Argentina by addressing social problems through reducing construction debris, creating organic gardens, and promoting digital literacy respectively. La Escombrera is an organization that aims to reduce construction waste in Argentina. What projects are you working on now?

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The Proptech Startups Using VR & AR to Reshape Real Estate

Dream It

Site tours of construction projects that are geographically distant, reducing travel time. Project management and supervision of subcontractors on construction sites, and assistance from offsite experts for projects that require unexpected expertise. The Revit Live product turns Revit models into immersive experiences.

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A Founder's Guide: Essential Management Advice for Startups

Tomasz Tunguz

Lead authentically : The best managers don’t rely on mimicry but develop their own authentic style based on their values and strengths. Create psychological safety : Encourage calculated risks and constructive dissent. Scaling Management Invest in managers : Great companies invest disproportionately in developing their managers.

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