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.
Top developments:
The week brought major moves in construction software, a cancelled job-creating logistics project in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, a deadly animal-boarding case in Argyle, New York, Nationwide Tesla protests and vandalism, and a U.S. leader proposing a shift in how overseas base land is held. Below are the key facts and what they mean for communities, businesses and managers.
Aurigo and Autodesk integration aims to tighten planning and execution
Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud have launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners. Aurigo Software has launched an integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud to link long-range capital planning with day-to-day project execution. 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. Its 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. This development arrives as construction activity is expanding across sectors such as data centers, manufacturing and healthcare, creating pressure on owners to manage increasingly complex programs.
Holly Ridge, North Carolina: UPS distribution facility cancelled
A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed. The company said the new building is not feasible now due to economic conditions and the closure of other UPS distribution centers. The proposed facility was first announced in 2023 by a former state governor and had been set to include a $12.3 million investment from the company. That investment would have been the largest economic development project for the county in 40 years.
Local small business owners described disappointment, saying they expected faster deliveries and more foot traffic. One owner said she had advertised and prepared staff for new demand and that family members had trained for jobs that would not materialize. A company spokesperson said the firm regularly assesses operational needs and adjusts plans accordingly. A town spokesperson said the town is in the process of re-acquiring the land to support future economic development opportunities.
Argyle, New York: 21 dogs found dead at boarding facility
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 county sheriff’s office said the dogs died due to the owners’ failure to “provide adequate water and ventilation for the animals.” One other dog was found alive and taken to an emergency animal clinic for care.
The facility operators were arrested and charged with 22 misdemeanor counts under state agriculture and markets law for overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance. They were released and ordered to appear in court at a later date. The boarding business operates on a three-acre property and had offered services including overnight boarding, daycare, training and grooming; web listings had promised zoned fenced areas monitored by cameras and a dog cottage equipped with heat and air conditioning. Some families who paid extra for daily photos reported missing photos the day their pets died.
Nationwide Tesla protests and vandalism escalate
Tesla facilities across the US have faced protests and vandalism in response to Elon Musk’s political role in the Trump administration. Most “Tesla Takedown” protests have been peaceful, but some incidents have been destructive, including fires intentionally set at Tesla showrooms and charging stations in Colorado and Massachusetts last week. Hundreds of protesters occupied a Tesla showroom in New York over a weekend, resulting in six arrests.
There has been a reported spike in Cybertruck vandalism across the US, and some Tesla owners have defaced their own cars in protest. Protests have featured slogans and symbolic acts against the company and its leader, and some public figures have publicly severed ties to their vehicles. Company supporters have pushed back with visible praise at events and on social channels. Observers note that protests aim to pressure Tesla’s market value and draw attention to possible conflicts between private business interests and public roles.
US-South Korea base land ownership proposal
In a diplomatic meeting, the US leader 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. He noted heavy U.S. investment in infrastructure on the Korean Peninsula and referenced the large U.S. troop presence, while the land remains leased from Seoul. He expressed interest in moving from lease arrangements to ownership for at least one major base. The largest U.S. facility in South Korea, Camp Humphreys, was completed in 2018 after a decade-long relocation project and large funding from both governments. The actual number of American troops currently stationed in South Korea is estimated at around 28,500.
Other international and national notes
- 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 told a magazine 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).
- Three people died as Typhoon Kajiki caused severe damage in Vietnam (as reported in the text).
- Myanmar hosted an ASEAN-China Tourism Forum (as reported in the text).
- “Nero the Assassin” is described as a French drama that is action-packed and thrilling with a captivating storyline distinguished by plot twists and adult content (as reported in the text).
- “Bebefinn: Into the Pinkfong World” is now showing in cinemas nationwide in Cambodia starting today (as reported in the text).
- A historical drama about an influential family who run the oldest and biggest Irish alcoholic beverage company in the world was described in the text as “intriguing enough,” with the comment that “you still need a history book to find relevancy.”
What this means
Software ties that move capital plans into execution can cut waste and help large owners manage complex portfolios. Cancelled investments and job losses highlight how quickly local economic plans can shift with company strategy and broader cost cutting. The deadly boarding facility case underscores ongoing challenges in pet care regulation and enforcement. Nationwide protests against a major automaker show how political disputes can spill into the business landscape and affect assets and operations across regions.
FAQ
Q: What did Aurigo and Autodesk do?
A: Aurigo Software and Autodesk Construction Cloud have launched an integration that links capital planning with downstream project execution for facility owners.
Q: How will the integration affect budgets and jobsite data?
A: Teams can sync budgets, commitments, change orders, and expenses between Aurigo’s Primus Plan and Autodesk platforms to track planned versus actual performance.
Q: How large is Aurigo’s current portfolio?
A: Aurigo currently manages more than $450 billion across 40,000 projects.
Q: What happened in Holly Ridge, North Carolina?
A: A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed.
Q: What occurred at the Argyle, New York boarding facility?
A: 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: How widespread are the Tesla protests?
A: Tesla facilities across the US have faced protests and vandalism in response to Elon Musk’s political role in the Trump administration.
Q: What did the US leader propose about bases in South Korea?
A: The US leader 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.
Key features summary
| Topic | Key fact | 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. | Industry / Owners |
| Holly Ridge UPS project | A UPS distribution facility proposed for Holly Ridge, North Carolina, that would have brought in almost 100 jobs has been axed. | State-level |
| 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. | State-level |
| Tesla protests | 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 | The US leader 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 / Diplomatic |
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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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- 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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