London-based startup Nodes & Links raises $12m to transform the construction industry with AI

London-based startup Nodes & Links, has announced its $12 million Series B funding to support international growth plans cementing European presence and expanding into the U.S. This funding was led by ETF Partners to accelerate Nodes & Links' global mission of transforming how construction teams manage projects

The global construction industry, valued at $12 trillion annually, builds the infrastructure underpinning modern life - from highways and data centres to renewable energy. Yet, for decades, it has faced persistent challenges: inefficiencies, project delays, cost overruns, and a growing labor shortage. Despite its size, the industry spends less than 1% of revenue on IT, resulting in stagnant productivity growth for decades. Nodes & Links is changing that. Nodes & Links uses AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, predict risks, and deliver real-time insights, empowering teams to complete projects faster, more efficiently, and sustainably.

''Construction is a backbone of modern life, but it’s plagued by inefficiencies and outdated processes,'' said Greg Lawton, CEO of Nodes & Links. ''Our AI flips the script, enabling teams to anticipate challenges, make smarter decisions, and deliver on time and on budget. Construction is notorious for reactive problem-solving. Our AI gives teams the tools they need to take control, streamlining workflows that traditionally take days into seconds.''

Nodes & Links’ flagship platform, powered by agentic AI, integrates siloed data, automates reporting, and provides real-time insights to help teams proactively manage large-scale projects. By predicting risks and surfacing critical information instantly, the platform allows project managers to focus on solving challenges rather than sifting through data.

The platform is already delivering value for industry leaders. On a data center project with Turner & Townsend, Nodes & Links automated program management tasks and delivered actionable insights in seconds, replacing processes that once took days. The platform’s predictive analytics extend beyond improving productivity. By analysing past portfolio performance, construction teams can make better plans and quickly adapt to disruptions, reducing delays and cost overruns.

Nodes & Links is also addressing one of construction’s most pressing challenges: sustainability. The platform helps teams monitor and reduce embodied carbon throughout the project lifecycle, enabling companies to balance growth with environmental goals. AECOM, a global player in engineering and infrastructure management, has adopted Nodes & Links to advance its sustainability goals.

''Nodes & Links enables our teams to unlock tailored predictive insights quickly and easily, allowing us to fine-tune plans and monitor them closely throughout execution,'' said Richard Newey, Project Controls Director at AECOM. ''This approach has led to healthier, more efficient, and greener project outcomes.''

While industries like manufacturing and logistics have embraced advanced technologies, construction has been slow to innovate. Nodes & Links aims to change that. With this funding, Nodes & Links plans to expand its AI capabilities, grow its reach in high-demand sectors like infrastructure and data centers, and further position itself as the go-to solution for construction teams worldwide.

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