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Professional Development Technologies for AEC

October 25, 2018

Introduction We all know the construction industry has a people problem. 89% of construction firms report a talent shortage. Our workforce is quickly aging. By 2020, individuals under the age of 40 will make up 50% of the U.S. workforce. However, the median age of U.S. construction workers is currently […]

The Key To Construction Productivity

October 10, 2018

The built world’s productivity lag is no secret. For a fast-moving and dynamic industry, construction projects still rely on outdated, inefficient practices. From the job site to the office, communication is often limited, access to important information is inconsistent, and scheduling is disjointed. The good news? That is beginning to […]

Valuation for the Corporate Venture Capitalist

October 4, 2018

Introduction Venture capital is flooding the built world and helping numerous tech startups disrupt the industry. As an established enterprise, you may feel threatened by these disruptions. It’s no use trying to beat progress. We’ve all heard the saying, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” What if you became […]

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Venture in the Built World

September 11, 2018

2018 is shaping up to become the year of the built industry tech venture boom. Just ten years ago, there were two measly construction technology investments totaling $4.5 million. Closing out 2017, these numbers soared to 40 deals with a price tag of $538 million, according to Pitchbook. We have […]

Strategies for Drone Implementation

September 6, 2018

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

August 16, 2018

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 […]

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Top Lists

2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List

May 15, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions Survey data, direct industry research, […]

BuiltWorlds 2025 Project Software Top 50 List

2025 Project Software Top 50 List

April 18, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Project Software Top 50! The Project Software Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member […]

BuiltWordsl 2025 Sustainable Jobstites Top 50

2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50

March 24, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50, derived from a combination of the 2025 Sustainable Jobsite Survey responses, direct industry research, member conversations and feedback, and case studies. The […]

2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List

February 26, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List! The Preconstruction 50 List was derived from a combination of BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Preconstruction Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]

2025 Building Tech Top 50 List

February 18, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Building Tech Top 50! The Building Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Building Tech Survey data, direct industry research, member […]

2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals

January 28, 2025

Welcome to the 2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! The list highlights the top publicly disclosed private capital deals driving technology adoption in the built environment: venture capital […]

News & Analysis

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Five Takeaways From The 2025 Field Solutions Benchmarking Report

BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Field Solutions Benchmarking Report delivers actionable insights, drawn from global general contractors, on the tools and technologies shaping today’s jobsites. The report highlights how firms are using field solutions to improve productivity, safety and coordination across complex projects. By covering categories such as workforce management, site logistics and […]

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Breaking Down a Wasteful Industry: Q&A With Joanne Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Mycocycle

In 2017, after 30 years in construction products and material manufacturing, Joanne Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Mycocycle, left the industry. “There was an emerging dialogue around material transparency and cradle-to-gate and things that would take in end-of-life products,” recalled Rodriguez, who first learned about construction waste issues while working […]

Q&A With Stephanie Lin, VP & General Manager of Operate Solution, Matterport

In the lead up to the 2025 Buildings Conference, we sat down with Matterport’s VP & General Manager of Operate Solution Stephanie Lin to discuss challenges and advancements in data capturing impacting building operations and facility management. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your role at Matterport. […]

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Four Reasons to Attend BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials and Supply Chain Conference

BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials and Supply Chain Conference presents a new opportunity for professionals in the construction industry, including those in materials, manufacturing, and supply groups, to engage in meaningful conversations that will advance this critical aspect of the industry. The conference will feature engaging panel sessions, case studies and group […]

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Mixing AI With Concrete and Cement: A Q&A With Eric Koehler of Titan America

With concrete and cement technology going back thousands of years, seen in such famous historical structures as Rome’s Colosseum and Pantheon, you might think that builders have concrete pretty well figured out. Eric Koehler, vice president of innovation and product quality for Titan America, a building materials manufacturer operating across […]

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BuiltWorlds 2025 Construction Tech Conference: Focusing on People, Powered by Technology

For more than five years, the BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference has been the leading event for industry leaders promoting the adoption of advanced technology in construction. BuiltWorlds is excited to announce the theme of our 2025 Construction Tech Conference: Augmenting Individual Performance With Today’s Technology The essence of this theme centers […]

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Venture West 2025: Endgame Strategies for Project Management and Vertical Software

Project management software has become more expensive while industry productivity continues to decline. Additionally, AI is fundamentally challenging the way businesses interact with their software. This panel from the 2025 Venture West Conference in San Francisco explored how industry stakeholders are evaluating investment in field management and enterprise software. Panelists […]

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2024 Toronto Summit: Future Workforce: Lessons Developing Future Leaders

The construction industry continues to face increasing concerns of labor shortages as the demand for skilled workers outpaces supply. In an effort to mitigate growing risks, many individuals and organizations have put forth broad efforts to understand how to develop the next generation of future leaders while working to attract […]

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BuiltWorlds Conversations: Technology in Education, Developing and Incorporating Digital Twins, and the Most Exciting Trends Surrounding AEC Startups

In this special installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations, we sat down Dr. David Gerber, professor of practice at both the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering as well as its School of Architecture, whose impressive resume includes advanced degrees from both the Design Research Laboratory of the Architectural Association […]

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Demo Drop: MindForge

MindForge, a leading workforce communication and safety platform, streamlines jobsite communication between leadership and field crews, ensuring critical information reaches workers in real time. By delivering safety updates, training resources, and company news directly to mobile devices via a user-friendly app, companies are empowered to improve safety compliance, reduce incidents, […]

2025 AI/ML Conference: Smart Sites: Cutting-Edge Solutions to Enhance Construction Site Safety and Efficiency

This panel from the 2025 AI/ML Conference discussed advancements in robotics solutions that are revolutionizing construction work and the future implications of this evolving technology. Panelists also touched on how the Internet of Things, or IoT, combined with AI is being used to monitor construction sites in real time, improving […]

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Venture West Demo Winner: ECOR Global

ECOR Global converts agricultural and urban waste into sustainable building materials. Rescuing and up-cycling cellulose waste fibers into new durable products, ECOR has produced a commercially viable, high-performance eco panel that contains no toxins and is fully recyclable. Watch ECOR Global CEO Jay Potter’s winning pitch from the 2025 Venture […]