From updated exoskeletons to an AI agent that doesn’t complain about busywork, the latest construction technology releases have your back.
Here, Construction Dive breaks down six of the latest products and enhancements to hit the market in recent months:
German Bionic
Berlin-based robotic exoskeleton firm German Bionic has introduced the Apogee Ultra, designed to help workers in industries like construction meet the demands of various high-intensity tasks while enhancing productivity.
The robotic exoskeleton is a highly adaptive support system capable of adjusting to individual user needs thanks to advanced machine learning capabilities, the firm says. With dynamic lifting support of up to 80 pounds, it makes physically demanding tasks feel effortless, making a 70-pound lift feel as little as just 8.8 pounds for the lower back.
It also offers active walking support, making 10 miles feel like eight, and provides relief for bent-over tasks, enhancing comfort and productivity in intensive roles.
Users will have access to ongoing support and updates, according to the news release.
“Data serves as the cornerstone for continuous device evolution and protecting workplace investments. Thanks to machine learning, the Apogee ULTRA is always up to date, with new features and capabilities delivered through over-the-air updates,” says Norma Steller, head of development at German Bionic, in the release.
Splashtop
Splashtop Augmented Reality now has hands-free capability via RealWear Smart Glasses, enabling full-featured remote support for hazardous environments in utilities and construction. Combining Splashtop AR with RealWear brings expert support to frontline workers to lower maintenance risks, reduce costs of on-site repairs and improve safety, the company says.
Splashtop AR with RealWear enables offsite specialists to see what local technicians see and seamlessly guides them through equipment repair from anywhere. By using RealWear Smart Glasses, on-site workers can view live annotations and communicate with remote experts as if they’re side by side, according to the news release.
Enabling safer and faster repair work to be done completely hands-free will shorten downtime as well as address safety needs in hazardous spaces and boost OSHA compliance, the firm says.
“Most remote solutions are designed for a traditional office setting. Splashtop AR has empowered on-site workers and remote technicians to collaborate in real time, as if they were in the same room,” said Mark Lee, co-founder and CEO of Splashtop. “Making Splashtop AR available on RealWear will be a game-changer for companies in hazardous environments, giving them hands-free access to remote technicians when they need it the most.”
Nemetschek Group
Tapping into 2025’s focus on agentic AI, the Munich-based AEC design software provider Nemetschek Group unveiled AI Assistant for two of its products, ALLPLAN and Graphisoft.
The AI agent helps creatives by doing the more tedious busywork for them, so they can focus on higher-level priorities.
For example, according to a YouTube walkthrough of the product, a designer working on early-stage mockups of a structure could task AI Assistant with putting virtual wood cladding on the exterior of a building, to give clients insight into the concept of a build, without taking on the laborious task of drawing it in themselves.
Alternatively, when doing clash or compliance reviews, a subject matter expert could ask AI Assistant to isolate all MEP components from a design, or call out any non fire-rated doors.
AI Assistant is embedded directly into Graphisoft’s Archicad solution as a chatbot, which takes direction from users. Within ALLPLAN, its functionality extends to the internet, according to the firm, where it can gather product knowledge, industry insights and find tools to tackle complex projects.
Sterling Digital Construction Solutions
Chelmsford, England-based Sterling DCS is betting that owners and builders will continue to focus on projects’ carbon footprints, regardless of government policy. Its newly released Forecasting Module helps AEC pros integrate project schedules with detailed cost and carbon estimates, the firm said in a news release.
"The Forecasting Module is a leap forward for construction professionals,” said Steve Brunning, Sterling’s CEO, in the release. “By connecting cost and carbon data with project schedules, Sterling enables smarter decision-making and fosters sustainable, efficient project delivery. This is about empowering the industry with the tools it needs to succeed in a modern, data-driven world."
The company said its new module, which allows integration with Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Excel, outputs monthly or cumulative cash and carbon forecasts, providing visibility into project expenditure and environmental impact. It also features a Revision Manager, which allows project teams to adapt to changes, maintain transparency and ensure all stakeholders are on the same page throughout a project’s construction phase.
Buildots and Revizto
Construction tech firms Buildots and Revizto have announced a strategic integration that enables construction teams to maximize the full capabilities of both platforms while centralizing issue management and streamlining construction management workflows.
The integration allows construction teams to leverage Buildots' comprehensive artificial intelligence-driven performance tracking and analysis while managing project communication and collaboration through Revizto's platform.
Teams can now seamlessly export construction issues detected by Buildots' advanced AI-powered progress tracking platform into Revizto using the industry-standard BCF format, the firms say.
Each exported issue includes detailed documentation, such as photo snapshots captured by Buildots and precise BIM model locations, enabling teams to quickly understand and resolve issues before they escalate into costly complications or delays. By streamlining workflows and improving issue resolution, this integration drives greater efficiency and enhanced project performance.
IVO Systems
Madison, Wisconsin-based IVO Systems claims it can save time and money tracking timecards on heavy civil projects. The firm’s TimeVO solution helps bridge the gap between the field, office and shop by adding auto-populated time tracking to its equipment and employee management tools, the firm said in a news release.
The module’s auto-populated data allows firms to link multiple pieces of equipment to an employee and provides a system to manage bid items with multiple cost codes, always a challenge in the heavy civil arena. Users in the field can choose from pre-filled menus or copy historical entries from previous timecards, the firm said.
By linking auto-populated timecard data to project budgets, managers can make proactive adjustments to stay on track, the firm said. The same goes for cost codes to help streamline the job setup process.
The module integrates with nine other tracking modules from IVO Systems, which is backed by TitletownTech, a partnership of Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers.
