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Research Reports
Strategies for Drone Implementation
Introduction We all know that traditional practices for construction progress monitoring, site surveying, and safety monitoring are slow and unwieldy. Drones are on a course to fundamentally alter these processes by providing a comprehensive visual record of the job site. Drone use in construction has increased by 239% in the […]
Promoting Industry-Wide BIM Adoption
Introduction We all know that the construction industry has the potential to greatly improve its productivity. The industry’s productivity levels are currently suboptimal due to the way that project teams store and process data. 2D models do not allow project teams to carry out thorough performance analyses of a building […]
Unlock Energy Efficiency in Your Building
Approximately 30% of our energy in commercial buildings goes to waste due to outdated energy systems and inefficient heating and cooling processes. Whether you are a building operator or a tenant, energy consumption in our buildings affects us a great deal. Our energy demands are growing but our budgets aren’t. Let’s fix that! Join the discussion […]
Optimizing Form with Generative Design
Introduction Generative design is the contemporary frontier of building design. It has the potential to fundamentally shift the way architects, engineers, developers, and contractors design and collaborate. It helps developers value engineer projects more efficiently, allows architects to quickly explore an almost infinite number of design options, and promotes early […]
Thinking Smarter: The Next Step in City Infrastructure
Connectivity, shared space, cultural exchange, economic opportunity – the core values of urban living are long-standing and have shaped the way people interact with cities for millennia. Today, we find ourselves at the crest of a tidal wave of urbanization. With more and more people seeking out shared experiences and […]
Digesting the Immersive Reality Experience
With new tech fads entering the market each day it is important to stay ahead of what trends are here for the long-term. That is exactly what we intend to answer by educating our readers on how immersive reality technologies like VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and MR (Mixed […]
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Top Lists
2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List! The Reality Capture Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List! The Smart Jobsites Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Project Software 50! The Project Software 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 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.
2024 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Sustainable Jobsites 50! The Sustainable Jobsite 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Sustainable Jobsite Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Preconstruction 50! The Preconstruction 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and case […]
Preview: BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Introductory AI Report
The promise of an incoming “AI Revolution” feels ubiquitous now. However, in reality, users are experiencing different levels of prevalence and satisfaction with AI solutions-often not seeing AI work as this miracle technology that takes over their workflows and tedious tasks, but rather finding software with a small specific AI […]
Building the Energy Capacity We Need for an AI World
Innovations in the supply and distribution of energy has always been one of the key limits, and opportunities, in allowing society to evolve. Steam power, for example, provided significant energy increases which allowed textile factories in the19th century to operate more efficiently through increased use of machinery. Digging back into […]
Insider Report Reveals the Roots of Workers’ Typical Frustrations
In an effort to better understand the workflow pain points of construction superintendents, project managers and project engineers, tech solutions provider Trunk Tools recently spent 20-plus hours over five weeks shadowing a large tenant improvement project in downtown Boston, collecting data and insights from workers on the ground. The result […]
BuiltWorlds Launches Cutting-Edge Research Track for Smarter Construction Equipment
To achieve a comprehensive transformation of the construction industry, it is essential to innovate both the software and hardware used on jobsites to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. This involves integrating advanced technologies to streamline planning, monitoring, and execution processes. Meaningful change within the industry will require a revolution in […]
Evolving Concrete and Cement Technology to Address Modern Emission Goals
In the race to promote sustainability and decarbonize the built environment globally, legacy and startup material suppliers, manufacturers, and adjacent technology companies are working to provide green alternatives to traditional building materials and supplies. The construction industry, long criticized for its substantial carbon footprint, is now witnessing a surge in […]
Construction’s Roadblocks to Robotics: AEC’s Adoption Struggles and What We Can Learn From Industries Leading the Way
The construction industry offers numerous opportunities for the implementation of robotics. Today, contractors have implemented robotics onsite for tasks such as bricklaying, site inspections, demolition, material handling, layout, and drywall installation. Robotics in construction can improve efficiency, safety, and precision for contractors by automating repetitive tasks, reducing human error, and […]
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2024 Builtworlds Construction Tech Conference Keynote – Rob Leon, STO Building Group
STO Building Group Chief Innovation Officer Rob Leon traced the development of construction technology and the industry’s rapid change as part of his keynote address Wednesday at Construction Tech, BuiltWorlds’ largest annual conference. “Have we changed the paradigm? Yes and no,” Leon said. “Our industry is very innovative, the problem […]
Demo Drop: Apellix
Apellix is a drone company that’s capitalized on a new use for UAVs – cleaning. They’ve affixed a high-powered hose to drones tethered to the ground that allows for high pressure water capable of peeling old paint off buildings.
BuiltWorlds Session: Nolan Browne, Founder, ADL Ventures
At last year’s Buildings Conference, we were able to sit down with Nolan Browne, Founder of ADL Ventures to talk about the firm’s efforts to push technology forward that is aimed at allowing the world to build more efficient buildings. Browne mention industrialized construction as the future of creating large-scale […]
BuiltWorlds Session: Anita Woolley Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer, Skanska USA Building
At last year’s Construction Tech Conference, we had the opportunity to sit down with keynote speaker Anita Woolley Nelson, chief strategy officer for Skanska USA Building, to ask her about the most important, most exciting aspects of emerging technology in the construction sector. Skanska USA does nearly $7 billion in […]
7.10.24 Analyst Call – Building Tech III: Energy Systems & HVAC
BuiltWorlds’ July 10th Analyst Call plunged into best practices and leading innovation relative to Energy Systems and HVAC technology. Energy Systems & HVAC solutions are technology that seeks to improve and/or monitor building MEP systems for criteria such as building performance, energy consumption, and indoor air quality. These solutions often […]
2024 Buildings Conference Demo Drop: Algoma
From our 2024 Buildings Conference that took place in May in New York City, watch as CEo & Co-Founder, Josef Bromovsky delivers his pitch to our group of judges. Company Overview: Algoma is a pioneering company that operates a cutting-edge digital platform dedicated to revolutionizing the construction industry through automation […]