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Research Reports
State Of The Built Worlds: Q2 2023 Venture Report
Table of Contents VC Inflows by Category US Construction Spending The Macroeconomic Story Decelerating Inflationary Pressures Understanding The Deal Flow Average Deal Size by Stage Top VCs of H1 2023 Infrastructure Tech Sub-Categories Average Check Size M&A Activity The Outliers Construction Tech M&A Activity The Outliers Building Tech Average […]
2023 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering and Construction 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 inception, the […]
2023 Annual Sustainability Report
Summary Building off of the findings of the 2023 Annual Building Tech Report, BuiltWorlds’ Annual Sustainability Report is designed to highlight the ever-changing landscape of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) industry and the importance of building a green, sustainable world. Leveraging data from the 2023 Building Tech Survey, […]
2023 Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report
Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering and Construction 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 inception, the […]
2023 Annual Building Tech Report
As the built world continues to evolve, architects, engineers, contractors, and building operators need to leverage all means possible to stay ahead of the curve. To help the industry stay informed, the BuiltWorlds Annual Building Technology Report highlights the most popular trends in both emerging and legacy technologies that aid […]
State of The Built World: Q1 2023 Report
Table of Contents VC Inflows by Category Average Quarterly Deal Size by Round International Interest Infrastructure Tech The Sustainable Advantage Building Tech Construction Input Cost Index ConTech BuildWorlds Startup Pipeline Near-Term Economic Volatility Accelerating Long-Term Innovation New Funding 10. The HeadwindsThe Fed’s Yield Curve 11. Money Market Activity 12. […]
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Top Lists
2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List
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
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, […]
2024 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Project Software 50! The Project Software 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 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.
2024 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Sustainable Jobsites 50! The Sustainable Jobsite 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Sustainable Jobsite Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Preconstruction 50! The Preconstruction 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and case […]
Preview: BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Introductory AI Report
The promise of an incoming “AI Revolution” feels ubiquitous now. However, in reality, users are experiencing different levels of prevalence and satisfaction with AI solutions-often not seeing AI work as this miracle technology that takes over their workflows and tedious tasks, but rather finding software with a small specific AI […]
Building the Energy Capacity We Need for an AI World
Innovations in the supply and distribution of energy has always been one of the key limits, and opportunities, in allowing society to evolve. Steam power, for example, provided significant energy increases which allowed textile factories in the19th century to operate more efficiently through increased use of machinery. Digging back into […]
Insider Report Reveals the Roots of Workers’ Typical Frustrations
In an effort to better understand the workflow pain points of construction superintendents, project managers and project engineers, tech solutions provider Trunk Tools recently spent 20-plus hours over five weeks shadowing a large tenant improvement project in downtown Boston, collecting data and insights from workers on the ground. The result […]
BuiltWorlds Launches Cutting-Edge Research Track for Smarter Construction Equipment
To achieve a comprehensive transformation of the construction industry, it is essential to innovate both the software and hardware used on jobsites to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. This involves integrating advanced technologies to streamline planning, monitoring, and execution processes. Meaningful change within the industry will require a revolution in […]
Evolving Concrete and Cement Technology to Address Modern Emission Goals
In the race to promote sustainability and decarbonize the built environment globally, legacy and startup material suppliers, manufacturers, and adjacent technology companies are working to provide green alternatives to traditional building materials and supplies. The construction industry, long criticized for its substantial carbon footprint, is now witnessing a surge in […]
Construction’s Roadblocks to Robotics: AEC’s Adoption Struggles and What We Can Learn From Industries Leading the Way
The construction industry offers numerous opportunities for the implementation of robotics. Today, contractors have implemented robotics onsite for tasks such as bricklaying, site inspections, demolition, material handling, layout, and drywall installation. Robotics in construction can improve efficiency, safety, and precision for contractors by automating repetitive tasks, reducing human error, and […]
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2024 Builtworlds Construction Tech Conference Keynote – Rob Leon, STO Building Group
STO Building Group Chief Innovation Officer Rob Leon traced the development of construction technology and the industry’s rapid change as part of his keynote address Wednesday at Construction Tech, BuiltWorlds’ largest annual conference. “Have we changed the paradigm? Yes and no,” Leon said. “Our industry is very innovative, the problem […]
Demo Drop: Apellix
Apellix is a drone company that’s capitalized on a new use for UAVs – cleaning. They’ve affixed a high-powered hose to drones tethered to the ground that allows for high pressure water capable of peeling old paint off buildings.
BuiltWorlds Session: Nolan Browne, Founder, ADL Ventures
At last year’s Buildings Conference, we were able to sit down with Nolan Browne, Founder of ADL Ventures to talk about the firm’s efforts to push technology forward that is aimed at allowing the world to build more efficient buildings. Browne mention industrialized construction as the future of creating large-scale […]
BuiltWorlds Session: Anita Woolley Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer, Skanska USA Building
At last year’s Construction Tech Conference, we had the opportunity to sit down with keynote speaker Anita Woolley Nelson, chief strategy officer for Skanska USA Building, to ask her about the most important, most exciting aspects of emerging technology in the construction sector. Skanska USA does nearly $7 billion in […]
7.10.24 Analyst Call – Building Tech III: Energy Systems & HVAC
BuiltWorlds’ July 10th Analyst Call plunged into best practices and leading innovation relative to Energy Systems and HVAC technology. Energy Systems & HVAC solutions are technology that seeks to improve and/or monitor building MEP systems for criteria such as building performance, energy consumption, and indoor air quality. These solutions often […]
2024 Buildings Conference Demo Drop: Algoma
From our 2024 Buildings Conference that took place in May in New York City, watch as CEo & Co-Founder, Josef Bromovsky delivers his pitch to our group of judges. Company Overview: Algoma is a pioneering company that operates a cutting-edge digital platform dedicated to revolutionizing the construction industry through automation […]