Trends December 2025
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. New Report from US Water Alliance and Stantec Spotlights Water’s Economic Power The US Water Alliance, Stantec and One Wat...
Buildroid AI Launches in the U.S., Bringing Its Simulation-First Robotics Platform to Construction Sites Nationwide
Backed by $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Tim Draper, the company applies its validated pilot and BIM data to accelerate safe, scalable automation across the U.S. construction market November 24, 2025 — Buildroid AI, a U.S.-based robotics and artificial intelligence startup transforming how buildings are constructed, today announces its formal entry into the U.S. market from stealth. Following successful pilot deployments in the United Arab Emirates, Buildroid brings a validated, s...
ABB unveils Ability™ BuildingPro to accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation in smart and sustainable buildings
Connects monitors and controls building systems through on-site intelligence and cloud connectivity Includes BuildingPro Vision and Edge Series to deliver real-time supervision, control, and secure data integration Empowers building owners, operators, and system integrators to monitor, control, and optimize performance in real time – across a single building or entire portfolios ABB today announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed...
Heidelberg Materials North America accelerates growth and strengthens low-carbon offerings in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. with acquisition of Walan Specialty Construction Products
Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware. Irving, Texas - Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Walan Specialty Construction Products in Wilmington, Delaware. The business consists of a three-year-old slag grinding plant with a vertical mill for a capacity of 150kt/y and 14 employees, located in proximity...
Stantec selected to design Cottonwoods Long-Term Care Facility in British Columbia
The four-story facility will provide residents access to improved care in a homelike environment KELOWNA, BC, SX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been awarded the design for Cottonwoods Long-Term Care Facility in Kelowna, British Columbia. The four-story facility will provide residents living in Kelowna and Central Okanagan access to improved care in a homelike environment. The project reimagines three core elements of traditional long-term c...
National Pump Company Highlights Line of Vertical Turbine Pumps for Deep Well Applications
Flexible, high capacity solutions featuring advanced material options and full regulatory certifications National Pump Company, a recognized market leader in vertical turbine pumps, highlights its line of deep well vertical turbine pumps, engineered to deliver outstanding reliability and versatility for demanding water extraction projects. With hydraulics spanning from 6” to 30,” these pumps support flexible system design to accommodate a broad range of well sizes and can deliver flow...
New Mexico sets national standard in smart water management with ASTERRA partnership
Statewide satellite-based, AI-powered initiative enables rural utilities to combat leaks, conserve water, and advance New Mexico’s 50-Year Water Action Plan SANTA FE, N.M. – ASTERRA announced today a four-year agreement with the state of New Mexico to expand implementation of its award-winning ASTERRA Recover solution. This satellite-based, AI-powered technology detects hidden underground drinking water leaks in municipal water systems. The agreement marks a major advancement in New Mexi...
UP42 Announces Partnership with NV5, Adding LiDAR Data to their Ecosystem
A view looking over the Satsop River in the Chehalis Basin project area. The image was created from the LiDAR bare earth model overlaid with the 3D point cloud and colored by elevation. The project area consists of 8 areas of interest which encompass portions of the Newaukum River, Skookumchuck River, South Fork Chehalis River, Satsop River, Wynoochee River, Stearns Creek, Elk Creek, and Bunker Creek which are all tributaries to the Chehalis River. Data were collected to support environmental ha...
ABB introduces electromagnetic flowmeter with MQTT to scale water conservation efforts
The new AquaMaster4 MQTT solution enhances pipeline leak detection, supporting water conservation efforts MQTT makes possible the transition from legacy to real-time, intelligent water system operations In addition, AquaMaster4 MQTT will reduce energy use and support broader sustainability goals in the water industry ABB has launched AquaMaster4 electromagnetic flowmeter with Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) technology to support water conservation efforts across the wate...
Battery Park City Authority Announces Project Labor Agreement for $1.7B Resiliency Project
Courtesy of Battery Park City Authority Historic Agreement Supports Thousands of Union Careers, Family-Sustaining Wages, Local Hiring, MWBEs and Efficient Project Completion Innovative PDB Model Marks Major Milestone in Public Infrastructure Delivery Construction Now Underway NEW YORK (November 20, 2025) – The Battery Park City Authority today announced a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) for the $1.7 billion Battery Par...
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