Trunk Tools raises $40M for AI construction tools

"Why don't you guys have a better demo?" Well we don't and we’re not solving a “sexy” problem either - construction paperwork, site audits, delivery records, the messy admin work that nobody signs up for but everyone has to do. But what we DO have is a deep understanding of this problem space, from my own experience on construction site and by walking in our customers’ shoes. That means quietly working behind the scenes, taking over the manual work, and building trust one week at a time. This chart is what keeps us going - steady growth, not from hype, but solving unglamorous problems that matters. Using AI Agents to solve construction documentation isn't a proof-of-concept or a pilot test. It's unlocking REAL productivity gain for the team, freeing up valuable time so that team can focus on what matters. And we’re just getting started!

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 ⚡ One of the best things about working at Encord is getting to see first-hand how different teams, across a range of industries, build production-ready AI.  OnsiteIQ, a leading construction intelligence platform, is paving the way in showing how important it is to have a strong data foundation when developing production-grade AI. Imagine being able to use 360° imagery to identify risks before they lead to costly delays, and instead managing to deliver projects way ahead of schedule 🏗️ When OnsiteIQ decided to scale their visual intelligence platform, they completely reimagined their data infrastructure:  • 5x improvement in processing 360° imagery with the same team size  • 75% reduction in implementation time (2 months → 2 weeks)  • 60-80% reduction in annotation costs through automation  • Real-time risk assessment replacing manual weekly reports 🚀

👷 plancraft raises €38m Series B to bring AI to construction Plancraft is a platform built for tradespeople to digitize their workflows - from quotes and invoices to project management and time tracking. More than 20,000 customers in 11 countries already use their software. With this new cash injection, plancraft will move towards comprehensive AI automation. Their vision: AI agents that proactively manage customer interactions, generate tailored quotes, and optimize business operations. Congratulations to Julian Wiedenhaus, Alexander Noll, Richard Keil and team on this impressive milestone and welcome to Headline who led the round. We’re very happy to continue our support given their strong traction, customer love, and ambitious product vision. Staffan Helgesson Jakob Stein

As we gear up for FluidBuild’s first vertical launch, I’ve been reflecting on how AI is evolving in construction. A lot of tools today are great at connecting existing data between systems - a huge win for productivity. With FluidBuild, we’ve been exploring a complementary angle: using AI to generate rich, structured project data from minimal inputs, then letting that data flow into multiple workflows like estimating, scheduling, or procurement. When AI becomes both generative and connective, you open the door to entirely new ways of working - where ideas can move seamlessly from concept to coordinated execution. That’s when things get interesting. More to come soon — launch is just around the corner.

💡 I see a lot of early-stage entrepreneurs documenting their AI SaaS ideas in Excel. 📊 Excel isn’t bad — it’s quick, familiar, and great for structuring thoughts. But here’s the catch: a spreadsheet is a 🅿️ parking lot for ideas, not a 🏎️ racetrack. AI SaaS products need to be: ⚡ Dynamic – adapting with new data 🤝 Collaborative – live feedback, visible to all 🌐 Connected – market + user insights in real time When your only tool is a static grid, you’re validating in theory…while others are validating in production 🚀. ✅ Use Excel for the first sketch, but quickly move into living, breathing tools — Notion, Coda, Miro, no-code prototypes — that keep pace with your ambition. Question: 🔍 What’s the first tool you open when a new product idea strikes?

In construction, speed without accuracy leads to rework. But what if you could have both? With the right tools, your team can review code, catch issues, and move projects forward without second-guessing every sheet. That’s what working smarter looks like—fewer delays, more confidence, and time spent building, not backtracking. #LinkWaveAI #BuildSmarter #ConstructionTools #CodeCompliance #FasterReview #PlanCheck

I'm excited to share my latest project, a game-changer for developers looking to streamline their coding workflow. This tier-based autocomplete tool not only suggests code completions but also ranks them based on relevance, saving you time and reducing errors. *Key Features:* - Advanced AI Autocomplete - Ranking System - Fuzzy Matching - Context-Aware *Benefits:* - Increased Productivity - Improved Code Quality #Autocomplete #Ranking #DeveloperProductivity #CodingEfficiency

Faster tools, quicker timelines, instant results. Design has never been this fast. But is it still thoughtful? I see this tension everywhere.  Design sprints that prioritize shipping over solving. Founders that launch in weeks but rarely pause to ask: does this really matter? Execution today is frictionless with templates, AI tools, frameworks, no-code platforms. The “how” of building has never been easier, but the speed alone rarely creates something lasting.  •⁠ ⁠That design polished enough to impress but forgotten a week later. •⁠ ⁠⁠That product pushed out on time but empty of meaning.  •⁠ ⁠⁠That feature that shipped fast but solved nothing. The missing piece was the depth.  It comes only from asking "why" before the "how" It’s the decision to refine, not just release. It’s slowing down to understand the problem, the user, the feeling behind the click. As founders, it’s tempting to wear “speed” as a badge of honour. In the long run, people won’t remember how quickly you shipped. They’ll remember whether it worked for them 🙌

🚀 plancraft Raises €38M Series B to Drive AI Transformation in European Construction Hamburg-based SaaS company secures funding led by Headline, bringing total funding to over €50M to develop AI-first tools for tradespeople amid critical European construction workforce shortage. ✨ Opportunities unlocked: Plancraft addresses Europe's construction challenges where 95% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees yet face increasing bureaucracy and skilled labor shortages while the sector accounts for 40% of global CO₂ emissions. The platform's voice-enabled workflows move toward full AI automation with agents handling customer interactions, generating quotes, and optimizing operations, freeing professionals to focus on their craft. Since Series A in June 2024, the company doubled its team from 40 to 100+ employees with expansion across Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Italy. Learn more from Alexander Noll, Co-founder and CPO, Plancraft: "AI represents a massive opportunity for blue-collar workers who've been left behind by traditional software"; Julian Wiedenhaus, Co-founder and CEO: "We want to fundamentally change how they operate, so businesses don't drown in administrative work"; & Trevor Neff, Headline: "The clarity of vision, and the ambition to transform a traditional industry truly stand out." 👇 Plancraft's team: Richard Keil, Justin Miehle, alex kerber, Bianca Steinke, Jannik Delfs, Else Kies, Jasper Herzberg, René Peters, Florian Oellerich 💡200,000+ real estate leaders receive the most relevant industry news and insights directly to their inbox every week. You can join via the sign-up form at the bottom of the page linked above.