United States, October 16, 2025
News Summary
Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners. The connection lets teams sync budgets, commitments, change orders and expenses between Aurigo’s Primus Plan and Autodesk Build Cost Management so approved projects and budgets move directly into execution while field actuals update in real time. Aurigo’s Primus uses AI for scenario modeling, portfolio optimization and risk assessment to flag risks earlier and evaluate investment returns. The integration aims to help owners manage expanding programs across data centers, manufacturing and healthcare by shortening the planning-to-execution gap.
Roundup: Major construction-tech tie-up, a cancelled distribution center, a deadly boarding-house case, and a wave of national protests
Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud have launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners. The move aims to shorten the gap between long-range budgeting and day-to-day construction work so owners can move approved projects into execution more quickly and track spending as it happens.
What the integration does and why it matters
The connection allows facility owners and operators to align strategy, funding, and portfolio management with downstream workflows in Autodesk Build Cost Management. Teams can sync budgets, commitments, change orders, and expenses between Aurigo’s Primus Plan and Autodesk platforms to track planned versus actual performance. The integration enables approved projects and budgets to flow directly into execution while actuals from the field update in real time. Aurigo currently manages more than $450 billion across 40,000 projects. Aurigo’s Primus system uses artificial intelligence for scenario modeling, portfolio optimization and risk assessment. Aurigo and Autodesk say that by moving capital planning upstream, risks can be flagged earlier and investment returns evaluated more effectively. Construction activity is expanding across sectors such as data centers, manufacturing and healthcare, creating pressure on owners to manage increasingly complex programs.
Economic development setback in North Carolina
A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed. The company told town leaders the new building is not feasible now due to economic conditions and the closure of other distribution centers. The proposed facility was first announced in 2023 by former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. UPS had been set to invest $12.3 million into the proposed Holly Ridge facility. That investment would have been the largest economic development project for Onslow County in 40 years. Small business owner Dorothy Royal, who owns Paradise Axe & Arcade in Holly Ridge, said she was disappointed by the cancellation. A Holly Ridge spokesperson said the town is in the process of re-acquiring the land to support future economic development opportunities.
Animal deaths at a New York boarding operation
In Argyle, New York, authorities responded to a report on Aug. 24 that 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the dogs died due to the owners’ failure to provide adequate water and ventilation for the animals. Anastasia Palulis, 38, and Robert Palulis, 48, were arrested and charged with 22 misdemeanor counts under New York’s agriculture and markets law for overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance. One other dog was found alive and taken to an emergency animal clinic for care. The facility has been in business since 2020 and offers boarding, daycare, training and grooming services. Owners have been ordered to appear in court at a later date.
Nationwide protests linked to a tech CEO
nationwide Tesla protests and vandalism
Tesla facilities across the US have faced protests and vandalism in response to Elon Musk’s political role in the Trump administration. Most actions have been peaceful, but some incidents included arson at showrooms and charging stations, occupations of showrooms with arrests, a spike in Cybertruck vandalism and deliberate defacement of vehicles. Demonstrations and symbolic acts have appeared in cities from Colorado to Massachusetts, New York to California, and participants have included both former customers and broader protest groups. Protesters say they aim to apply economic and public pressure in reaction to perceived political influence and administration policies.
International and other developments
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he would like the United States to obtain ownership of the land where its military bases are located in South Korea, rather than continuing to lease it. The largest US facility on the peninsula was completed in 2018 after a long relocation project, and the current deployed force is estimated at around 28,500 troops. As the trade war continues to escalate, China has suspended exports of rare earth minerals (as reported in the text). A submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board (as reported in the text). Relatives said they are grateful for the extraordinary messages after the star’s death (as reported in the text). The report says that last week the Trump administration began firing thousands, saying it was due to the government shutdown. Ashley Tellis was arrested after more than 1,000 pages of classified documents were allegedly found at his home (as reported in the text).
Entertainment and regional notes
Among lighter items, a French drama described as action-packed and twist-filled opened for viewers, and a family saga about an influential Irish beverage company has drawn mixed reviews. A new children’s feature began nationwide screenings in Cambodia today. In Southeast Asia, a typhoon caused fatalities in Vietnam and regional tourism discussions continued between ASEAN and China.
FAQ
Q: What integration was launched by Aurigo and Autodesk?
Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud have launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners.
Q: How does the Aurigo-Autodesk connection help project teams?
The connection allows facility owners and operators to align strategy, funding, and portfolio management with downstream workflows in Autodesk Build Cost Management.
Q: What synchronization features are included?
Teams can sync budgets, commitments, change orders, and expenses between Aurigo’s Primus Plan and Autodesk platforms to track planned versus actual performance.
Q: What real-time capability does the integration provide?
The integration enables approved projects and budgets to flow directly into execution while actuals from the field update in real time.
Q: How large is Aurigo’s current program management?
Aurigo currently manages more than $450 billion across 40,000 projects.
Q: What advanced tools does Aurigo use?
Aurigo’s Primus system uses artificial intelligence for scenario modeling, portfolio optimization and risk assessment.
Q: What happened in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?
A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed.
Q: What is the status of the Holly Ridge site now?
A Holly Ridge spokesperson said the town is in the process of re-acquiring the land to support future economic development opportunities.
Q: What occurred at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding in Argyle, New York?
In Argyle, New York, authorities responded to a report on Aug. 24 that 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding.
Q: What reason did the sheriff’s office give for the dogs’ deaths?
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the dogs died due to the owners’ failure to provide adequate water and ventilation for the animals.
Q: What legal action was taken in the Argyle case?
Anastasia Palulis, 38, and Robert Palulis, 48, were arrested and charged with 22 misdemeanor counts under New York’s agriculture and markets law for overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance.
Q: What national protest trend is covered in this roundup?
nationwide Tesla protests and vandalism
Key features table
| Feature | Details | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Aurigo–Autodesk integration | Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud have launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners. Teams can sync budgets, commitments, change orders, and expenses between Aurigo’s Primus Plan and Autodesk platforms to track planned versus actual performance. | Industry-wide / Program level |
| Holly Ridge UPS cancellation | A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed. UPS had been set to invest $12.3 million into the proposed Holly Ridge facility. | State-level (North Carolina) |
| Argyle boarding deaths | In Argyle, New York, authorities responded to a report on Aug. 24 that 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the dogs died due to the owners’ failure to provide adequate water and ventilation for the animals. | State-level (New York) |
| Protests and vandalism | nationwide Tesla protests and vandalism. Tesla facilities across the US have faced protests and vandalism in response to Elon Musk’s political role in the Trump administration. | Nationwide |
| US bases in South Korea | WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he would like the United States to obtain ownership of the land where its military bases are located in South Korea, rather than continuing to lease it. | International |
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Additional Resources
- WECT: Axed UPS facility leaves Holly Ridge business owners frustrated
- Wikipedia: Holly Ridge, North Carolina
- USA TODAY: Dogs found dead at New York boarding facility
- Google Search: Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding Argyle NY
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- Google Scholar: Long Island trucking company raid assault rifles fentanyl
- BBC News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Titanic submersible
- Khmer Times: Trump wants ownership of US bases in S. Korea
- Google News: Trump wants ownership US bases South Korea
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