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Research Reports

2024 Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report

May 15, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization. Since its […]

2024 Market Overview: Tools, Equipment, & Robotics

April 24, 2024

Tools, Equipment, & Robotics INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding tools, equipment, and robotics can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin their transformation journey. The BuiltWorlds’ Tools, Equipment, and Robotics research track aims to provide an industry overview of […]

Q1 2024 Venture Report: State of the Built World Venture Market

April 23, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction BuiltWorlds Startups: Market Sentiment Survey Built World VC Investments by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Built World VC Investments by Stage Institutional Activity Fund Launches Mergers & Acquisitions Conclusion Introduction The AEC venture capital markets in Q1 largely remain in accordance with […]

2024 Annual Sustainable Jobsites Benchmarking Report

April 10, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack and potential improvement opportunities. Since its inception, the BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program has aimed to identify […]

2024 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report

March 20, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization. Since its […]

2024 Building Tech Annual Benchmarking Report

February 20, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization. Since its […]

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Top Lists

2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List

May 15, 2025

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, […]

BuiltWorlds 2025 Project Software Top 50 List

2025 Project Software Top 50 List

April 18, 2025

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 […]

BuiltWordsl 2025 Sustainable Jobstites Top 50

2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50

March 24, 2025

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

February 26, 2025

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

February 18, 2025

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

January 28, 2025

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 […]

News & Analysis

Articles & Feature Stories that cover the latest news & trending topics

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. […]

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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 […]

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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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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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5 Takeaways From the 2025 Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report

BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report offers a revealing look into how contractors are using software to manage the people, paperwork, and payments that keep projects moving. Drawing on fresh data from BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program, the report covers five major categories: project management, document management, accounting & payment, […]

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5 Takeaways From the 2025 Future Workforce Conference

BuiltWorlds’ Future Workforce Conference—which took place this past March in Austin—was a chance for contractors from around the construction industry to reevaluate how they build and maintain an effective workforce for today and the future. The conference brought together a unique mix of HR and talent acquisition professionals alongside educators, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Demo Drop: MindForge

MindForge, a leading workforce communication and safety platform, streamlines jobsite communication between leadership and field crews, ensuring critical information reaches workers in real time. By delivering safety updates, training resources, and company news directly to mobile devices via a user-friendly app, companies are empowered to improve safety compliance, reduce incidents, […]

2025 AI/ML Conference: Smart Sites: Cutting-Edge Solutions to Enhance Construction Site Safety and Efficiency

This panel from the 2025 AI/ML Conference discussed advancements in robotics solutions that are revolutionizing construction work and the future implications of this evolving technology. Panelists also touched on how the Internet of Things, or IoT, combined with AI is being used to monitor construction sites in real time, improving […]

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Venture West Demo Winner: ECOR Global

ECOR Global converts agricultural and urban waste into sustainable building materials. Rescuing and up-cycling cellulose waste fibers into new durable products, ECOR has produced a commercially viable, high-performance eco panel that contains no toxins and is fully recyclable. Watch ECOR Global CEO Jay Potter’s winning pitch from the 2025 Venture […]