Propel People launches AI hiring assistants, Endra closes $20M seed round

Snapshot

Propel People launches AI hiring assistants, Endra closes $20M seed round, Vectorworks 2026 adds carbon tracking, WorkIndia raises INR 97 Cr.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Propel People launches AI hiring assistants for construction employers: Propel People introduces AI assistants aimed at speeding up hiring in construction and skilled trades. (morningstar.com)

Digital tools enhance decarbonization in building design: Vectorworks 2026 integrates embodied carbon tracking and scenario modeling into its design platform, allowing architects to evaluate material swaps, structural alternatives, and energy loads in real time. (buildings.com)

Milesight launches FES Plus smart building solutions: Milesight introduces FES Plus solutions aimed at enhancing intelligence and sustainability in buildings. (louisianafirstnews.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

Endra: Stockholm-based Endra closes a $20 million seed round to further develop its AI-powered MEP engineering platform. (tech.eu)

WorkIndia: WorkIndia secures INR 97 Cr in a Series B round to enhance its tech platform and target tier-II and tier-III cities for blue collar recruitment. (inc42.com)

Opinions

Digital skills are vital for AI and robotics adoption: At its 2025 fair, Rockwell executives outlined how autonomous mobile robots now share factory floors with humans, requiring redesigned layouts, safety protocols, and fleet management software, while stressing that worker training and intuitive interfaces drive successful adoption. (directindustry.com)