Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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NavLive accelerates growth as AI-driven site capture gains

Investment, product innovation and customer adoption position NavLive for global expansion in AI-powered 3D scanning.

AktivBo sees rising demand for AI-driven tenant analytics

AktivBo reports growing demand as property owners adopt AI-driven tenant analytics to boost retention and operational efficiency.

Boom partners with Tint to deliver embedded insurance for short-term rentals

Boom and Tint partners to launch a new product to boost owner confidence, streamline claims and open revenue opportunities for property managers.

2026 CNC machining trends to pay attention to

AI, automation and digital twins in CNC machining - key lessons for construction and PropTech in 2026.

AI reshapes decision-making across Dubai’s real estate market

AI is reshaping Dubai real estate with predictive valuations, smarter investment insights and data-driven advisory models.
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Development & Construction

AUAR wins ULI PropTech Innovation Challenge 2025

Automated Architecture is named European winner of ULI’s PropTech Innovation Challenge for its AI-led timber housing platform.

Prophetic powers D.R. Horton’s AI-driven land acquisition

Prophetic secures nationwide rollout with D.R. Horton, using AI to speed land decisions and support faster housing development across the United States.

NavLive selects NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX to power AI construction scanner

Edge AI system-on-module brings on-device SLAM and computer vision to handheld construction scanning.

Smart Buildings & Facilities Management

Investment & Market Trends

XBuild raises $19m as it brings AI-driven estimating to resi construction

XBuild raises $19m Series A and launches AI-powered roofing estimates, cutting proposal times from hours to minutes.

Procore acquires Datagrid to accelerate AI strategy

Procore acquires Datagrid to accelerate AI-driven data integration, automating construction workflows and reducing data silos across the built environment.

Emerging Tech & Innovation

NavLive recognised in Cemex Construction Startup Competition 2025

UK-based AI and 3D scanning specialist - NavLive - has been named among the global finalists in the...

Lumana raises $40m to advance AI-powered video intelligence

The funding will accelerate growth of Lumana’s vision language model platform for real-time monitoring and security.

Leadership

2026 CNC machining trends to pay attention to

AI, automation and digital twins in CNC machining - key lessons for construction and PropTech in 2026.

Beyond the buzzword: how AI is quietly solving real problems in student accommodation

AI is reshaping student accommodation operations, reducing manual workflows and enabling faster, smarter decisions across modern property portfolios.

AI in facilities management: skills and talent 

Part four: CBRE examines the impact of AI on the FM workforce and the urgent need to bridge the skills gap.

ESG

PEOPLE

Transactions & Brokerage

Estate agents urged to assess AI readiness as search evolves

Estate agents are urged to assess AI readiness as AI-powered search and automation reshape visibility, marketing, and client discovery.

ValPal Pro joins FIA as AI becomes essential for estate agents

ValPal Pro joins the FIA supplier network, giving estate agents discounted access to AI-powered lead generation and nurture tools.

AI to shift from experimentation to delivery for estate agencies

Software providers predict that 2026 will be the year AI delivers measurable value through automation, efficiency and human-centred workflows.

Amplify launches to automate estate and letting agent marketing

AI platform Amplify automates marketing tasks for UK estate and letting agents, simplifying content creation and improving online consistency.

Research

Data & Analytics

AI reshapes decision-making across Dubai’s real estate market

AI is reshaping Dubai real estate with predictive valuations, smarter investment insights and data-driven advisory models.

Real estate turns to AI to automate core operations

From valuations and underwriting to leasing and payments, AI is streamlining the back office of property portfolios

Planna and Lloyds launch AI-powered neighbourhood guide

Planna partners with Lloyds Banking Group to launch an AI-powered neighbourhood guide delivering real-time local insights for home movers.

AktivBo sees rising demand for AI-driven tenant analytics

AktivBo reports growing demand as property owners adopt AI-driven tenant analytics to boost retention and operational efficiency.

NavLive launches Control Points for improved 3D site scans

NavLive introduces Control Points, improving 3D scan accuracy and verified site data for construction, architecture and surveying teams.

INTREAL strengthens INTREAL Solutions to accelerate AI growth

INTREAL strengthens INTREAL Solutions with new leadership and a strategic focus on AI and automation to support long-term growth.