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Research Reports
Venture in the Built World
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
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Approximately 30% of our energy in commercial buildings goes to waste due to outdated energy systems and inefficient heating and cooling processes.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 […]
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Top Lists
2026 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Project Software Top 50 List! The Project Software Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Project Software Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List! The Preconstruction Top 50 List was derived from a combination of 2026 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]
2026 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.
2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! This list spotlights the most significant publicly announced venture capital deals accelerating technology adoption across the built environment. It […]
2025 Offsite Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Offsite Top 50 List! The Offsite 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2025 Venture Investors Top 50
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Investors-a showcase of the venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) firms actively shaping technology in construction and real estate. BuiltWorlds has spent […]
Building a Safer Construction Industry Through Culture, Technology, and Innovation: BuiltWorlds Safety-Focused Playlist
Safety has always been one of the construction industry’s most urgent and important priorities-but in today’s environment, the conversation is evolving faster than ever. From advances in jobsite technology and AI-powered risk management to shifting workforce dynamics and mental health awareness, companies across the built world are rethinking how they […]
The Future of Construction Safety: 10 ConTech Safety Solutions Making an Impact
Long hours, heavy machinery, constantly shifting environments, and exposure to harmful materials and substances are just some of the factors that make construction a high hazard industry. In 2024, over a thousand construction workers in the United States suffered a fatal work injury-more than any other industry, according to the […]
The Link Between Data Centers And Offsite, the Race for AI Relevance, and More Takeaways From the 2026 Chicago Global Summit
The recent 2026 Chicago Global Summit was a gathering of the world’s top leaders and decision makers from across the built environment value chain. With over 300 AEC professionals in attendance, representing more than 170 companies, the confluence of perspectives and insights made for one of the most memorable as […]
One Variety of Preconstruction Tech Is Seeing More Widespread Usage Than Any Other
Preconstruction technology has become a staple of the buildings and infrastructure industries over the past decade, but none more so than estimating software, according to BuiltWorlds’ latest Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report. Nearly 90% of survey respondents (primarily general contractors) admitted to implementing an estimating solution at some level, with 64% […]
2025 Investor Award Winners Announced
BuiltWorlds celebrated its latest Investor Awards at Venture West 2026, recognizing the top venture capitalists in the built environment tech space. The awards, given out annually, acknowledge industry impact throughout the year prior, considering the capital they deploy, but also strategic engagement, ecosystem support, and long-term commitment to advancing innovation […]
Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and Other Key Takeaways From Venture West 2026
At Venture West 2026, there was a lot to talk about—shifting standards and expectations, the increasingly nuanced due diligence process, AI’s growing impact, the industry’s evolving opportunities and challenges, and the list goes on—which is no surprise, considering the explosive growth the AEC industry’s venture sector has recently experienced. In […]
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The Future of Architecture & Design Technologies – Chicago Global Summit 2026
The future of architecture and design technologies is accelerating toward seamless integration of AI, computational tools, and real-time collaboration, enabling unprecedented creativity and efficiency in the built environment. This general session, moderated by USC Professor David Gerber, convened visionary leaders from TEECOM, Gensler, HKS Architects, and WSP to explore how […]
Demo Drop: Skyline Cockpit
Skyline Cockpit Co-Founder & CEO Zachi Flatto pitched the advanced robotics and automation technology solution aiming to enhance jobsite safety with remote crane operations at the 2025 Tokyo Global Summit.
Future of the Workforce in Prefabrication & Modularization – Offsite Construction Conference 2025
This session discussed how automation, robotics, and advanced preconstruction tools can augment and compliment the workforce by improving safety, precision, and productivity. Panelists shared insights into how these innovations create new career pathways, elevate skills, and address labor shortages while driving efficiency in modular and offsite delivery.
BuiltWorlds Conferences: Connect, Inform, Advance
Go behind the scenes of BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Construction Tech Conference! BuiltWorlds Signature Conferences and Global Summits emphasize shared learning, strong connections, and encouraging and embracing innovation. From actionable presentations and panels to site visits, case studies, workshops, roundtables, and showcases of the industry’s most promising startups, BuiltWorlds’ events are designed […]
Afternoon Fireside Chat With Beena Ammanath, Head of Deloitte’s Global AI Institute – 2026 AI/ML Conference
Attendees of the 2026 AI/ML Conference had a unique opportunity to hear from Beena Ammanath, head of Deloitte’s Global AI Institute in an afternoon fireside chat with BuiltWorlds CEO Rosemarie Lipman. Ammanath provided an “outsider-in perspective,” sharing insights from generalized research conducted by Deloitte’s AI Institute. Together, Ammanath and Lipman […]
Accelerator 2.0 – Venture West 2026
As emerging companies tackle complex built environment challenges, traditional accelerator models are being reexamined. From hands-off programs focused on milestone funding to deeply engaged, sector-specific accelerators—and even fractional GTM/mentor-in-residence models—the ecosystem is innovating how startups grow and connect with customers. This session unpacked what “Accelerator 2.0” looks like: how accelerators […]