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Field Services in an Increasingly Impatient World

May 8, 2018

As mobile devices begin to replace notepads on more job sites worldwide, connecting service technicians with their customers becomes not only possible but imperative to a successful relationship. The systems and equipment entering our homes and buildings are only getting more complex and as such we must be particular about […]

Automation & Robotics: Rethinking Engineering and Construction Jobs

May 2, 2018

Approximately 50 percent of the current positions in the construction sector, according to The Economist, could be automated. That’s a good thing, too. With disruptive changes to business models expected to have a profound impact on the employment landscape in the coming years, the push toward using more automation and […]

A New Era for Modular Design and Construction

April 9, 2018

Over 90 percent of all global infrastructure projects, according to The Economist, are either over budget or late, perhaps due to today’s worldwide capital projects getting evermore complex and larger in scope. Labor costs comprise 20 to 50 percent of total project costs. Labor productivity has declined, hours have been […]

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence In Construction

March 7, 2018

From design, to project management, to jobsite safety, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we construct our world. AI comes at the perfect time as demonstrated by Statista’s projection of a 27% increase in construction spending in the coming years. Simultaneously, the construction labor force is shrinking. Therefore, construction […]

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2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List

July 11, 2024

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

June 27, 2024

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

May 22, 2024

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

April 30, 2024

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

April 17, 2024

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

March 27, 2024

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 […]

News & Analysis

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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 […]

Construction crew frustrated from avoidable pain points

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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Analyst Calls & Videos

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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 […]