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Research Reports
A New Era for Modular Design and Construction
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Buildings Conference 2025: Keynote Address – Kelly Bacon, AECOM
We’re living through an inflection point in the history of the built environment, where exponential advances in technology are transforming how we imagine, design, and operate the world around us. Yet, despite the possibilities, the AEC industry still ranks among the slowest in adopting emerging technologies. Why? Because the path […]
Venture West 2025: WND Ventures: Commitment to the Future of Construction
Since 2015, WND has invested into 15 startups, incubated four entities and invested in two venture funds as a Limited Partner (LP). The leaders within the organization categorize these efforts as “a good start.” WND has taken the lessons learned from its innovation, R&D and venture capital experiences and created […]
2025 Venture West Keynote: Former Governor Bill Ritter, Blackhorn Ventures & Freestone Strategies
Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, operating partner at Blackhorn Ventures and partner at Freestone Strategies, gave the keynote address at the 2025 Venture West Conference in San Francisco, Calif. In his address, Ritter examined the impact of political policies on the construction industry and built environment economy. Offering thoughts on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]