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TechCrunch+ roundup: Construction tech survey, founder-CEO friction, diversify your cap table

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The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Heinrich Gröller, partner, Speedinvest.

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

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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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4 founders give us their take on what’s ahead for construction tech

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Founders chatted with us about construction tech trends so we could get a basic idea of where the industry is headed.

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GlobalFair secures new cash to simplify procuring construction materials

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The construction materials market is fragmented, according to GlobalFair CEO Shaily Garg, because it involves layers of both supply chain and logistics complexities. construction contractors. “Across the world, global supply chain challenges are resulting in construction delays and labor shortages.”

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AI in Construction: Future-Proofing the Construction Industry

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The construction industry is no stranger to this trend. The advent of AI in this industry has kickstarted a tech revolution that is all set to completely change how a building is designed, planned, and constructed. Let’s look at how AI’s power is being and can be harnessed in the construction landscape.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: VC robotics survey, Visa Bulletin update, SaaS engagement metrics

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Since our last robotics investor survey in February 2020, Figure emerged from stealth with its bipedal humanoid robot, and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas became a parkour expert. Autonomous tractors, semi trucks and warehouse restocking bots have gone from concept to reality.

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Which emerging technologies are enterprise companies getting serious about in 2020?

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Some recent research that my company, Innovation Leader , conducted in collaboration with KPMG LLP , suggests a constructive approach. Our survey had 211 respondents, 62% of them in North America and 59% at companies with greater than $1 billion in annual revenue.) We conducted the survey at the tail end of Q3 2020.