Why Autodesk is investing in an urban prefab construction startup

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Design software giant has invested an undisclosed sum in Factory OS, providing a further vote of confidence in the fast-expanding modular green building sector

This article was adapted from the newsletter VERGE Weekly, running Wednesdays. Subscribe here. Two years ago, prefab construction firm Factory OS - which leans heavily on software to build homes quickly...

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