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Construction Contracts are for Everyone: With Latest Funding, Document Crunch Plans to Bring its Risk Review Tech Further into Project Teams
As an attorney for a large construction firm earlier in his career, Document Crunch co-founder and CEO Josh Levy recalls the ah-ha moment of seeing project managers lined up outside the glass doors of his office. Business was booming for the firm, generating an overwhelming volume of deals and contracts, […]
CRH Ventures’ Roads of the Future Accelerator: Paving the Way for Innovation
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the need for innovative solutions to address challenges has never been more apparent. One such challenge lies in the domain of transportation infrastructure, where aging roads and highways strain under the weight of increasing traffic and environmental concerns. Recognizing the need for transformation in this […]
What is the Role of Point Solutions Relative to AI’s Expansion in AEC?
Overview: As architects, engineers, and contractors continue their journey of learning where AI/ML fits within the built world, BuiltWorlds is excited to host its inaugural “AI and Machine Learning in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Annual Meeting.” The goal of creating the AI/ML Research Track and its associated Forum Group is […]
Increase in Construction Spending Highlights Industry’s Decoupling From Ailing Real Estate Sector
census.gov With each week bringing new headlines about ongoing woes in the real estate industry, it is tempting to assume that the construction sector must be suffering as well. However, the latest data show that the construction industry is doing just fine, and the divergence of fortunes is playing out […]
Capital Continuity: The What, Why, and What’s Next of Venture Investing in 2024
Prevailing investment practices from 2023 spill over into early-2024: the 2023 Annual Venture Report illuminates key themes shaping the built world investment terrain. Marked by record-breaking deal counts and valuations, the report underscores Infrastructure Tech as the standout performer, propelled by a staggering $1.2 trillion in US public sector funding […]
Jobsite Automation Trends to Watch in 2024
Venture capital funding in the late 2010s fueled innovative autonomous solutions, which are now starting to hit job sites more widely. Automated jobsite solutions can enhance project team efficiency by reducing manual and repetitive tasks and leveraging data captured by the systems. Here are three key categories to pay attention […]
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