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2023 Annual Building Tech Report

May 2, 2023

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

April 10, 2023

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. […]

2023 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report

March 8, 2023

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 State of BuiltWorlds Venture Report

January 9, 2023

The built environment has been a growing target for entrepreneurial efforts and unicorn-chasing investors with the obvious lapses in sustainability & digital efficiencies as well as an economically agnostic restructuring tailwind supporting the broader sector. There is a strong case for tech-driven value-creation in the built-world startup ecosystem going into 2023

Advanced Machinery & Equipment Benchmarking Report

October 26, 2022

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Q3 Venture Report 2022

October 17, 2022

Report Index Quarterly BuiltWorld Venture Trends by Stage Growing Early-Stage Deal Size Macro Markets: Understanding the Action Fear Factors Implications for Built World Ventures Investment Trends by Building Category Largest Deals of Q3 The Investor Story Building-Tech M&A Activity 7. Q3 Venture Highlights by Segment Preconstruction Procurement Startup Profile: Soil […]

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2025 Offsite Top 50 List

November 17, 2025

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 & […]

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2025 Venture Investors Top 50

November 5, 2025

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 […]

2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List

September 4, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50! The Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Infrastructure Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]

2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50 List

August 7, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions and Equipment & Robotics […]

2025 Robotics Top 50 List

June 26, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]

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, […]

News & Analysis

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Get Ready for an Exclusive Experience With SurePods and Digital Building Components Facility Tours at BuiltWorlds 2025 Offsite Construction Conference

On December 10–11, 2025, BuiltWorlds’ Offsite Construction Conference in Phoenix will feature immersive combined tours of SurePods’ prefab bathroom pod facility and Digital Building Components’ panelized exterior and structural wall lines, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at BIM-driven, industrialized construction workflows. Attendees will see how integrated digital design, factory-controlled quality, and scalable prefab systems are reshaping schedules, labor strategies, and project outcomes across healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily projects.

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Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 Crowns the Next Generation of AECO Innovators: And the Winners Are…

The future of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry was unveiled this week as the Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 culminated in a spectacular Demo Day at Trimble Dimensions in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 10-12, 2025. After 12 weeks of intensive development and showcasing their breakthrough integrations, the […]

Phoenix Places of Note – Offsite Construction Conference 2025

Photo credit: Sean Pavone (Getty Images Pro) Attendees of BuiltWorlds’ Offsite Construction Conference will convene next month in Phoenix, Ariz., to address how the industry is harnessing the power of design, technology, and talent to transform prefabrciation and modular construction. Through both panel and roundtable discussions, small working groups, unique […]

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Why Exits Lag Behind Innovation in Built-World Tech

Despite the innovation transforming construction technology, exits haven’t quite kept pace. Tools that digitize the jobsite, automate bidding, and integrate project data have transformed how the built environment operates. But when it comes to liquidity events, consolidation, or scale-stage capital, many promising startups remain in limbo. While preparing for the […]

2024 Offsite Construction Conference Video Sessions Playlist

As the construction industry continues to face lagging efficiency rates and a major labor shortage, offsite construction has been rising within the industry as a scalable solution to these significant challenges. By shifting building processes to controlled factory environments, companies can reduce material waste, improve quality control, and accelerate project […]

Contractors Share the Top 10 Primary Benefits of AI in Construction

The construction industry sees improved decision-making as the primary benefit of artificial intelligence, but the majority agree the benefits aren’t limited to one, according to data from BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report. Ninety-six percent of respondents—which primarily include GCs, with smaller shares of specialty contractors, engineers and other stakeholders […]

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Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Accelerating Water and Wastewater Projects With Innovation and Strategy

This session explored how strategic capital deployment and strong partnerships can accelerate water infrastructure project delivery and improve long-term outcomes. Attendees learned how innovative monitoring and preventative maintenance approaches can extend asset lifecycles, while collaborative stakeholder engagement drives more efficient and sustainable operations.

Demo Drop: SkyCentrics

SkyCentrics CEO Tristan de Frondeville impressed judges at the 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition with his company’s hardware-enabled SaaS platform helping building owners optimize their buildings for cost-effective performance and lower carbon emissions. SkyCentrics believes that AI should be able to radically reduce the cost of operating and constructing […]

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Buildings Conference 2025 – The Role of Academia in Preparing the Designers of Tomorrow

As the AEC industry rapidly evolves with new technologies, materials, and sustainability demands, academia plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation of designers. This forward-thinking panel brought together educators, industry leaders, and practitioners to discuss how academic programs can bridge the gap between theory and practice. Topics included […]

Is AI Eating the World? – Venture East 2025 Panel Session

AI is rapidly transforming the built environment, driving massive change across design, construction, operations, and infrastructure. In a panel moderated by BuiltWorlds CEO Rosemarie Lipman and titled “Is AI Eating the World,” industry leaders Ty Findley (Ironspring Ventures), Rene Morkos (ALICE Technologies), Patrick Lalonde (EllisDon), Tom Scarangello (Thornton Tomasetti), and […]

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Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – AI and the Transformation of Project Planning & Design

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way AECO professionals plan, design, and deliver projects. In this session, global leaders shared cutting-edge applications of AI in the planning and design process, from generative design and predictive modeling to integrated project workflows and more. Panelists explored how these innovations are streamlining decision-making, […]

Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – Venture: Taking Stock of Investment and Acceleration Efforts Across Asia

Asia’s AECO sector is emerging as a hotbed for innovation, with venture capital and corporate venture arms fueling the next generation of technology and business models. This panel convened both VC and CVC leaders to examine the current investment landscape, highlight success stories, and identify the regions and technologies attracting […]