Leica's New RTC Laser Scanners, Xpanner Raises $18M; OpenSpace Passes 1K Data Centers

Investment and new releases continue to move more data centers, agentic AI platforms and construction automation forward in this roundup of recent developments in construction technology. 

Leica's New XR Laser Scanners, Xpanner Raises $18M; OpenSpace Passes 1K Data Centers

Investment and new releases continue to move more data centers, agentic AI platforms and construction automation forward in this roundup of recent developments in construction technology. 

Beyond Procore: Why More Construction Firms Are Hitting the SaaS Ceiling in 2026

Construction software has never been more capable, yet many growing firms still depend on spreadsheets, disconnected tools and manual workarounds. This article explores why construction companies hit the SaaS ceiling, how operational friction quietly erodes margins and when extending standard platforms with custom workflows creates stronger long-term outcomes. Learn a practical framework for choosing software that supports real field operations instead of forcing teams to adapt to rigid systems

Why Visual Intelligence Is the Next Big Shift in Construction Technology

Jeevan Kalanithi says artificial intelligence must go visual for it to succeed in construction. 

Suffolk Hosts Boost Demo Day ConTech Start-Up Conference

Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital arm of Suffolk Construction, closed out its sixth BOOST construction technology accelerator program with its Demo Day in Boston Nov. 20.

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