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Research Reports
Damping Systems in Supertall Buildings
With increasing urban density and our continuous need to build up, we have become tasked with greater feats of engineering in order to keep people safe and comfortable while surpassing the cloud line. The supertall revolution is impacting all members of the building process from design to construction to maintenance and operation.
Building Toward Infrastructure Resilience
The growing risk of extreme weather has placed significant stress on our infrastructure networks. How can the design, operations, and maintenance of critical infrastructure assets evolve to facilitate resilience?
AI & Machine Learning in Preconstruction
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have already begun taking over the technology landscape in 2019. We’re diving into how these groundbreaking computer-aided softwares are impacting the preconstruction process, diving into what you need to know in order to evaluate new companies and the use cases for your business.
Avoid Added Delays with Jobsite Monitoring
From small residential contracting to large scale infrastructure construction, a project manager’s ability to ensure profitable, timely, and injury-free project delivery depends on their ability to monitor all activities performed on site. This isn’t always feasible or efficient; with crews of workers from different trades, material suppliers, field service technicians, […]
Going Lean: Toward Waste-Free Building
A recent report produced by Transparency Market Research projects that the world will generate nearly 2.2 billion annual tons of solid waste by the year 2025, up from 1.3 billion tons in 2012. Astonishingly, it is estimated that nearly half of that waste is generated on the construction job site. […]
Elements of a Great Construction Management Program
Introduction As a hiring manager, you know that the construction industry is hungry for young talent. Nearly 20% of field managers and 15% of project managers will retire within the next five years and we need college graduates to quickly replace them. Construction Management (CM) programs are gearing up to […]
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Top Lists
2024 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List
The BuiltWorlds Adoption Leaders Top 50 List recognizes members who actively engage in the BuiltWorlds member network. These individuals exhibit a high level of interest in learning and participating in […]
2024 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Venture Investors
Welcome to the 2024 Venture Investors 50! Since 2017, BuiltWorlds has tracked venture deals in the global construction and broader real estate ecosystem, annually spotlighting the 50 most active venture […]
2024 Offsite Construction Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Offsite Construction Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Infrastructure Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Infrastructure Top 50! The Infrastructure 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 benchmarking survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Tools and Equipment Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]
2024 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
How Japan is Shaping the Future of Construction with Advanced Equipment and Robotics
Japan is a significant player in the global construction industry, known for its advanced equipment and technologies. The country is home to some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in construction machinery, many of which have made notable and influential advancements in areas such as sustainability, automation, and robotics. […]
Carbon Emissions: Overcoming One of the Biggest Challenges in Building Infrastructure
Given the results of the U.S. presidential election, no one knows to what extent climate change and reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) will remain a priority throughout the next four years. However, one thing that is certain is there are a lot of innovative efforts underway from state and […]
Offsite Construction to Drive Sustainable and Scalable Urban Development: A Q&A With Assembly OSM CEO, Andrew Staniforth
The construction industry is at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with the dual pressures of addressing sustainability goals and meeting the surging demand for affordable, high-quality buildings. At the forefront of this transformation, among other innovative startups, builders, and designers, is Assembly OSM, a truly innovative company that spun out of […]
BuiltWorlds Senior Director of Research’s 2024 Year-in-Review
As a member of the BuiltWorlds research team, I have the opportunity to see a lot in the innovation space. BuiltWorlds has put out somewhere around 150 research reports this year alone, including investment diligence on early stage startups, benchmarking technology adoption across various industry stakeholders, and market reports on […]
Reflecting on the 2024 Venture East Conference: Key Takeaways from the Industry’s Innovation and Investment Experts
Allen Preger, partner at Building Ventures, presents to the Venture and Construction Tech Forums. The 2024 Venture East Conference was an opportunity for the BuiltWorlds network to connect with Boston’s vibrant built world tech community, made possible in part through a partnership with Suffolk Technologies and their BOOST Accelerator Demo […]
Panel Recap: Aligning the Stakeholders of a Venture Investment
An important part of the venture investment process is understanding the roles and objectives of the various stakeholders throughout the value chain. At our recent Venture East conference in Boston, in a coversation led by BuiltWorlds Venture Research Analyst Cameron Mabley, experts Adam Goodson, Managing Director, UFP Industries, Dina Routhier, President, […]
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ConTech Talks: Tim Swanson, Founder & CEO, Inherent L3C
Tim Swanson, Founder and CEO of Inherent L3C, recently shared insights with us about how his organization is advancing the conversation on making homes more affordable for middle- and low-income families. According to Swanson, the solution goes beyond simply reducing construction costs; it requires collaboration across multiple levels in both […]
2024 Venture East Panel: Crafting the Optimal Capital Structure
Venture dollars tend to be the most expensive for startups. Oftentimes, built world startups have capital intensive business models that require alternative sources of funding. With myriad financing options available, this panel tapped into the perspectives of leading startups and financiers for best practices on crafting the optimal capital structure. […]
Demo Drop: Leaf Automation
Leaf Automation is designed to automate tedious CAD drafting tasks so designers can spend more of their time on the high-impact, engaging engineering work. According to company CEO Evan Haug, who recently pitched at BuiltWorlds’ Venture East Demo Day, the engineering field is currently suffering from “drafting fatigue.” The tedious […]
10.30.24 Analyst Call – AI/ML III: Best Practices
In the final AI/ML Analyst Call of 2024 we dove into best practices when incorporating AI/ML into your business. We explored the latest innovations and methodologies that are shaping AI/ML applications in the AEC industry. Our discussion covered key areas such as data quality, integration, and governance, offering practical […]
BuiltWorlds Research Analyst Sofie Richardson Highlights the AI/ML Conference Taking Place in February
Join us at the AI/ML Conference, February 4-5 in Atlanta, GA, for two days of insights into how AI/ML is transforming technology in the AEC industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, discuss trends, and prepare for the future of construction technology. Click here to learn more or register for […]
BuiltWorlds Conversations: Barriers and Best Practices for Internal Tech Adoption
In this installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations, a platform for open discussion about the buildings and infrastructure industries’ most challenging, impactful and interesting topics, we sat down with innovation and technology experts from Haskell, Swinerton, and Suffolk to talk internal tech adoption. How do contractors find the right tech? How do […]