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Four Points on Industrialized Construction for 2025
One of the best things about working on industrialized construction (IC) is the diversity and dynamism of the space. You might spend a lot of time working on one system or segment in IC, only to turn around at a conference and meet others looking at it from a different […]
Innovation, Built World Maintenance, and Infrastructure: A Q&A With Turf Advisory Founder and Managing Partner Lisa Diaz
As our Venture West Conference approaches, we had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Diaz, founder and managing partner of Turf Advisory, to discuss innovations and investments in construction tech and infrastructure, as well as her tips for startups looking to connect with VCs and customers. In the eight […]
Steelbeam Pitches Solution to Margins That “Suck”
Depending on where you look, the average profit margins in construction are reported as being anywhere from 3% to 6%. Compared to other industries—many of which saw net margins over 20% in 2025—this would be considered low. Another way to put it, as Steelbeam Founder and CEO Noah Reneau did […]
Year in Review: BuiltWorlds Venture & Investments
BuiltWorlds’ Venture Forum As the new year begins, we can’t help but reflect on a transformative year for the BuiltWorlds network. Members of the BuiltWorlds Venture & Investments Research Track and our broader network of stakeholders in the innovation and investment sphere, have played a critical role in fostering the […]
Startup Finance 101: Debt, Equity, and Mezzanine Capital
Economics 101 dictates that the objective of every free-market enterprise is to make money for its stakeholders. However, the old adage “You’ve got to spend money to make money,” is true for a reason. Business owners must spend money to hire employees, build a product or execute a service, acquire […]
Foundations to New Frontiers: AI/ML Preparedness Year In Review
Wrapping up my first year at BuiltWorlds has been a wonderful experience. Watching the AI/ML Preparedness Research Track grow during this introductory year has been an honor. As I look forward to the upcoming AI/ML Conference, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights that […]
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