China deploys inflatable dome, Hadrian raises $260M

Snapshot

China deploys inflatable dome in Jinan for dust-free construction, Qatar starts 3D printing project, Johnson Controls wins $378M Army automation contract, and Hadrian raises $260M.

AEC Tech in Action

China deploys world's largest inflatable construction dome in Jinan: The 50-meter tall structure uses negative pressure systems and air filtration to contain dust and noise while enabling year-round construction operations in densely populated areas. (parametric-architecture.com)

Qatar begins world's largest 3D printed construction project: UCC Holding and Ashghal started printing 40,000 square meters of educational facilities using two Boeing 737 hangar-sized COBOD printers. (iloveqatar.net)

New Innovations and Partnerships

Johnson Controls wins $378M Army contract for automation systems: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Johnson Controls a $377.9 million contract for building automation systems with an estimated completion date of July 16, 2030. (govconwire.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Hadrian: Hadrian announces a $260 million Series C funding round for expanding AI-driven manufacturing capacity in California and Arizona, including a new factory in Mesa. (prnewswire.com)

Policy & Regulation Updates

EU

German home building permits decline in May: New data reveal a decline in German residential building permits for May amid ongoing sector struggles. (nst.com)

Middle East

Dubai updates contracting law to prioritize contractor competence: Dubai has issued new contracting regulations that require contractors to demonstrate technical competence and ethical business practices rather than compete solely on price. (gulfnews.com)

Environmental regulations shape Qatar's cement market dynamics: Qatar's cement industry faces pressures to decarbonize under stricter environmental regulations and green building codes. (fmiblog.com)

North America

Los Angeles struggles to rebuild after recent wildfires: Despite relaxed environmental regulations, only 200 of over 800 rebuilding permits have been approved in Los Angeles since the January wildfires. (motherjones.com)