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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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Top Lists

2024 Offsite Construction Top 50

September 17, 2024

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

September 12, 2024

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

September 5, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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 […]

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, […]

News & Analysis

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Collaboration, Innovation, and Connectivity: Keys to Construction’s Future Workforce

2024 Toronto Summit Panel Session with leaders from CANAM Group, CANAM Steel, Shellex, and IMEG “Embracing technology. Construction is historically behind in the technology side and the younger generation is very interested in that. Even the trades on site are starting to use technology now…that will help attract the next […]

Policy Perspectives – A Look Ahead To Key Topics at BuiltWorlds’ Infrastructure Conference

In less than two weeks, the BuiltWorlds Infrastructure Conference will kick off in Washington, D.C., the hub of infrastructure progress and innovation in the United States. Key topics such as venture investment in innovation, water infrastructure, sustainable materials, and advanced project management will take center stage. With the backdrop of […]

Optimizing Offsite Fabrication in a World of Stick-Built Construction

Ramtin Attar, CEO & Co-Founder of Promise Robotics, addressing the audience at BuiltWorlds’ inaugural Toronto Summit. Hard-Tech: Offsite Fabrication Techniques | September 12, 2024 Continuing our post-event coverage of the 2024 Americas Summit in Toronto, Canada, we look back at one of the more highly anticipated panel sessions focused on […]

Spotlight on Latin America: The Unique Challenges and Opportunities Accompanying Investment in the Region

Corporate leaders from Pomerleau and NOVA by Saint-Gobain discuss the state of play for LatAm tech. The 2024 Toronto Summit’s panel topics explored built world trends unique to Canada, while also maintaining an expansive purview on the North American continent. Latin America (LatAm) remains a developing region for built world […]

Chris Stern of CarbiCrete pitching at Toronto Summit Demo Night competition

Toronto Summit Demo Night Winner Offers Competitive Concrete Alternative

Nine promising startups, all serving the wider construction industry in some capacity, took center stage during BuiltWorlds’ recent Toronto Summit in a Demo Night competition that showcased compelling pitches, innovative technologies, and impressive go-to-market and growth strategies. While the roster of participating companies each provided evidence of pronounced market potential, […]

3 Key Takeaways from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 AI/ML Preparedness Introductory Research Report

As technological innovations continue to evolve, AI is increasingly being integrated into various aspects of construction and building technology. BuiltWorlds’ 2024 AI/ML Preparedness Introductory Research Report provides a snapshot of AI’s growing presence in the industry and offers valuable insights into how companies are starting to leverage this game-changing technology. […]

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Analyst Calls & Videos

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Contech Talks: Alana Spencer, VP of Sustainability, Clayco

Alana Spencer was recently brought on as Clayco’s VP of Sustainability. We had the opportunity to sit down with her at the 2024 Construction Tech Conference and have a discussion around how Clayco is moving their sustainability initiatives forward and where she sees various types of technologies fitting into the […]

2024 Toronto Summit: Applications for AI in AEC

As the AEC industry continues to warm up to the role of AI at the enterprise level, stakeholders discuss the best practices for leveraging the technology. A dominant use case for AI has yet to emerge, but the value-add is promising if corporates use the technology properly, which is easier […]

2024 Toronto Summit Demo Day Winner: Carbicrete

CarbiCrete is a Montreal-based carbon removal technology company that is developing innovative, low-cost building solutions that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Watch as Chris Stern, Co-founder of CarbiCrete delivers the winning pitch at the 2024 Toronto Summit to our panel of judges. Are you startup interested in […]

ConTech Talks: David Gaw, Chief Strategy Officer & Founder, Sensera Systems

Demo Drop: PinPoint Analytics

PinPoint Analytics is using AI to make the project estimating process quicker and more accurate. Leveraging thousands of data points, their solution can help customers understand the true cost around their construction projects in terms of labor, materials, equipment rentals, and geography. Their customer dashboard makes it even easier to […]

Analyst Call: Field Management IV- Reality Capture

Watch: Field Management IV: Reality Capture Analyst Call as we explore some of the advancements in reality capture within the AEC industry. These solutions include advanced technologies like 3D laser scanners, drones, and photogrammetry equipment to digitally capture physical environments. These tools create precise, detailed models of construction sites and […]