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Research Reports
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Approximately 30% of our energy in commercial buildings goes to waste due to outdated energy systems and inefficient heating and cooling processes.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 […]
Field Services in an Increasingly Impatient World
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
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 […]
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Top Lists
2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List
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, […]
2025 Project Software Top 50 List
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 […]
2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50
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
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
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
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 […]
The Pursuit of Innovation: A Q&A With 2025 Construction Tech Conference Keynote Matt Olson
The construction industry is experiencing a transformational shift towards innovation, brought on by persisting challenges like labor and productivity. The embrace of innovation has become a necessity. Individuals need to be more productive. Systems and processes need to be more efficient. That was the thinking of Burns & McDonnell Chair […]
5 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain: 3D Printing in Vertical, Horizontal, and Residential Construction
3D printing and its associated technologies are offering new possibilities for speed, cost efficiency and design flexibility across vertical, horizontal and residential construction projects. However, despite its potential, challenges remain in scalability, material limitations and regulatory acceptance. This panel of experts from the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain […]
Demo Drop: Azure Printed Homes
A leader in 3D-printed small houses and backyard studios, Azure’s patented process provides a more affordable, sustainable way to build. Armed with a team of robots, Azure is able to rapidly and reliably print the structural shell of each home with perfect precision. Watch Azure Co-Founder Gene Eidelman pitch during […]
Venture West 2025: Exit Strategies Unveiled: Insights From Founders and M&A Experts in the Built Environment
Leveraging the perspectives of founders and M&A experts who have scaled, sold, advised, and acquired startups, this panel dissects the exit. The most common form of exit for startups in the built environment is a sale to a strategic acquirer. Panelists discussed the deal process from inception to integration, providing […]
2025 AI/ML Conference: Planning to Execution: How AI is Shaping Project Management and Preconstruction
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we plan, manage and execute construction projects. This panel from our 2025 AI/ML Conference explored the latest AI-driven innovations in project management and preconstruction, highlighting how these tools are reshaping budgeting, scheduling, risk management and collaboration across teams. From predictive analytics that improve project […]
2024 Offsite Conference Panel: Connecting the Factory and Site for Effective Prefabrication
The modular construction process requires precise coordination between factory outputs and site inputs. This session explored how to optimize logistics, anticipate on-site challenges, and implement effective planning techniques to connect factory and site activities. In this session panelists shared their unique approaches and solutions that they have implemented to succeed […]
2024 Infrastructure Conference: Open Jobsites, Complex Projects: Planning & Design in Infrastructure
This panel examined the challenges and opportunities in planning and designing infrastructure for open jobsites and complex projects. We discussed how innovative tools and methodologies are being applied to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and mitigate risks in these demanding environments. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders as they share real-world […]