DroneDeploy has announced the general availability of Ground Pro, an advanced 3D reality capture layer within its DroneDeploy Ground platform. Following Procore’s acquisition of DroneDeploy, the software enables field teams to turn mobile device and 360-camera captures into measurable 3D site records. Ground Pro introduces features including Interior Maps, Mobile 3D Scanning and 3D Measure & Navigation to improve jobsite documentation and workflow planning.
Asia-Pacific real asset manager ESR has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of Aquila Clean Energy APAC from Hamburg-based Aquila Group. The deal adds a 1.6 GW clean energy portfolio across key markets including Australia, Japan and South Korea. By integrating solar, wind and battery assets with its logistics and data centre operations, ESR aims to meet surging power demand across the region.
Design and consulting firm WSB has acquired Poly, Inc., an established architecture and engineering outfit headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. The deal expands WSB’s presence in the Southeast and along the Gulf Coast while enhancing its municipal, environmental and federal design capabilities. Poly brings extensive technical expertise, including a background of designing more than 130 military training ranges across the US and overseas.
PropTech firm Venn has acquired AI leasing platform Zuma for $50 million, integrating its artificial intelligence tools into Venn’s "Company Brain" system. The deal brings Zuma’s engineering team and key executives into Venn. Shiv Gettu joins as Chief Partnerships Officer, while Kendrick Bradley becomes General Manager of Venn Leasing. The combined team will expand bespoke AI applications across collections, renewals, and resident support in multifamily operations.
KKR and its European industrial platform, Mirastar, have acquired an eight-property UK logistics portfolio from Ares Real Estate funds. Spanning 2.7 million square feet across key distribution hubs like Milton Keynes and Doncaster, the fully occupied assets feature a nine-year weighted average lease term to break. Supported by strong sustainability ratings and investment-grade tenants, the acquisition expands Mirastar’s European presence.
Clarion Partners Europe has bought a 116,800 sqm Grade A logistics facility in Amiens, northern France, from ESR Europe. Finished in 2023, the property is 74% let to 3PL operator ID Logistics for e-commerce fulfilment. Featuring strong sustainability specs, 112 dock doors, and direct motorway access, the asset gives Clarion scope to add value by leasing out the remaining available space.
