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Research Reports
2022 Project Management & Oversight Construction Technology Report – MEMBER VIEW
2022 Project Management & Oversight Construction Technology Report The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorlds Engineering and Construction Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in […]
Building Tech 50 Report – Request
Prior to our 2022 Building Technology Top 50 List being released, take a look at how the almost $2 billion in funding helped shape the list of our top Building Tech solutions. Fill out the form below to access the full report: Want to Access the Complete BuiltWorld Venture Data […]
Q4 2021 Investment Activity Summary – Request
As we continue to progress into a more digitally advanced world, the use of data analytics in all aspects of society will continue to increase. Q4 2021’s largest venture deal, in which Density raised $125M led by Kleiner Perkins, aims to further advance the use of data analytics in the built […]
Q3 2021 Investment Activity Summary – Request
Complete the form within to get an in depth look at the Built Industry Venture activity that took place during Q2 2021.
BuiltWorlds 2021 Infrastructure Tech Report
American Infrastructure and Its Future The United States’ economy remains the world’s largest, yet it only maintains the 13th best infrastructure according to a 2019 report by the World Economic Forum – one of its lowest benchmark performance areas, based on the report. The fact that the majority of U.S. […]
Q2 2021 Investment Activity Summary – Request
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Top Lists
2026 Field Solutions Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Field Solutions Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
6th Annual Global Innovators 50
The 2023 BuiltWorlds Maverick Awards winners highlights 50 individuals who have acted as trendsetters and innovators in the built world, from architects and engineers to contractors, technologists, influencers, entrepreneurs, and urban designers.
2026 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Project Software Top 50 List! The Project Software Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Project Software Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List! The Preconstruction Top 50 List was derived from a combination of 2026 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]
2026 Mavericks 50 List
The 2023 BuiltWorlds Maverick Awards winners highlights 50 individuals who have acted as trendsetters and innovators in the built world, from architects and engineers to contractors, technologists, influencers, entrepreneurs, and urban designers.
2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! This list spotlights the most significant publicly announced venture capital deals accelerating technology adoption across the built environment. It […]
Construction Tech Conference 2025 Video Playlist
The annual Construction Tech Conference, BuiltWorlds’ largest event, brings together industry leadership and field and operations teams from around the globe to explore the trends and trajectories of innovation and emerging technologies involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure. Touching on a wide breadth of topics including AI, automation […]
Scaling Prefabrication Methods With Data Center Builds: A Q&A With DPR Construction Prefabrication Technology Leader Justin Schwaiger
For nearly 20 years, Justin Schwaiger has helped AEC industry teams build both structures and solutions. In all that time—from his start as a structural engineer at Thornton Tomasetti to stints at Katerra, Manufacton by ALLPLAN, Kope, and even now in his role at DPR—he’s never wavered on the belief […]
BuiltWorlds Announces Its 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50
BuiltWorlds has announced its 6th annual Global Innovators Top 50, recognizing organizations from around the world for their contributions to advancing the built environment’s digital transformation. The awards program’s honorees are selected from a combination of nominations and internal selection, with each organization meeting a baseline criteria that includes an […]
Building a Safer Construction Industry Through Culture, Technology, and Innovation: BuiltWorlds Safety-Focused Playlist
Safety has always been one of the construction industry’s most urgent and important priorities-but in today’s environment, the conversation is evolving faster than ever. From advances in jobsite technology and AI-powered risk management to shifting workforce dynamics and mental health awareness, companies across the built world are rethinking how they […]
The Future of Construction Safety: 10 ConTech Safety Solutions Making an Impact
Long hours, heavy machinery, constantly shifting environments, and exposure to harmful materials and substances are just some of the factors that make construction a high hazard industry. In 2024, over a thousand construction workers in the United States suffered a fatal work injury-more than any other industry, according to the […]
The Link Between Data Centers And Offsite, the Race for AI Relevance, and More Takeaways From the 2026 Chicago Global Summit
The recent 2026 Chicago Global Summit was a gathering of the world’s top leaders and decision makers from across the built environment value chain. With over 300 AEC professionals in attendance, representing more than 170 companies, the confluence of perspectives and insights made for one of the most memorable as […]
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Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Elevating Airport Rebuilds: Integrating Design, Planning, and Multimodal Connectivity
This session explored how digital technologies and stakeholder alignment are transforming airport and multimodal transportation infrastructure projects. Attendees learned how integrating air, rail, road, and transit systems improves efficiency, while modeling and planning tools reduce risk, validate performance, and support better lifecycle management, discovering strategies to enhance coordination across complex […]
Blueprints for the Buy Side: How Strategic Acquirers Are Shaping the Future of ConTech M&A – Venture West 2026
As construction technology matures, corporate M&A has become the dominant exit path and a key lever for building horizontal platforms across the project lifecycle. This session featured Scott Roth of Alliant Partners alongside senior leaders from major strategic acquirers including leading OEMs, general contractors, and diversified software providers to unpack […]
Demo Drop: Karmen
Karmen CEO Jonas Ebrahimi pitched the AI-enabled solution at the 2026 AI/ML Conference. The scheduling software purpose-built for construction aims to save contractors time and avoid potential delays by building baseline schedules from project documents and updating them as projects progress. Information gathered from previous projects and uploads—including multi-hundred page […]
Developing an Investable Offsite Technology – Offsite Construction Conference 2025
This session explored what it takes to develop offsite and modular technologies that attract serious investment and deliver measurable impact in the built environment. Panelists gathered to share perspectives on how startups and innovators can bridge the gap between promising ideas and scalable, investable solutions. Entrepreneurs walked away with insights […]
When Precision Meets Speed: How Japan and the West Build Smarter Together – Tokyo Global Summit 2025
Leadership from DAITEC and Trusstor met to discuss how their partnership blends Japanese and Western technologies and best practices, offering insights into new opportunities for smarter building practices in Japan and across the global construction industry.
Demo Drop: Hardline
Hardline Co-Founder and CEO Alena Tuttle pitched the AI-powered voice capturing solution at the 2026 Venture West in San Francisco, Calif. Judges were impressed with the startup which aims to bridge the gap between the field and office by transcribing jobsite calls and conversations in both English and Spanish. The […]