LEED v5 launched, Green360 raises $4M, 3VIMA began construction

Snapshot

LEED v5 launched with stricter certification criteria, Australia’s 3VIMA began constructing the Southern Hemisphere’s first commercial 3D-printed building. Green360 raised $4m for low-carbon cement, GREÏ secured €650k for AI-based industrial monitoring, and Orbital Matter closed a €1m seed for space construction technology.

AEC Tech in Action

New LEED v5 introduces significant sustainability requirements: LEED v5 mandates decarbonization, requiring projects to reduce operational and embodied carbon for certification while integrating climate resilience and social impact assessments. (buildings.com)

3VIMA begins southern hemisphere's first commercial 3D printed building: 3VIMA announces the construction of the first commercial building in the Southern Hemisphere using advanced 3D concrete printing technology in Northwest Sydney. (theaustraliatoday.com)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Scottish universities collaborate on sustainable technology projects: The partnership aims to promote sustainability in construction and engineering sectors through research and innovation initiatives. (digit.fyi)

Indian construction firm launches retail-tech platform Matelio: The company plans to open over 12 Matelio outlets in Gujarat within the next 9 to 12 months, and aims for a wider rollout across the country. (techinasia.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Green360 raises $4M for low-carbon cement efforts: Green360 announced it has raised $4 million to accelerate the commercialisation of its low-carbon cement technology. (proactiveinvestors.com)

GREÏ: Lithuanian startup GREÏ announces a €650k funding round to develop AI monitoring for complex industrial and retail environments. (eu-startups.com)

Orbital Matter: Early Game Ventures announces a €1 million seed funding for Orbital Matter to advance its space construction technology. (romania-insider.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

APAC

CII proposes land reforms to enhance manufacturing in India: CII recommends a GST-like council and digital land reforms to boost India's manufacturing capabilities and investor confidence. (etvbharat.com)

Glodon releases white paper on AI in construction: The Beijing-based company announces a white paper outlining a roadmap for AI adoption in construction, focusing on cost-saving strategies. (manilatimes.net)

Opinions

Industry 4.0 revolutionizes manufacturing with smart production lines: Smart production lines integrated with sensors, AI, and robotics are enhancing manufacturing efficiency, projecting a potential value of $3.7 trillion by 2025. (macholevante.com)