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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
2026 Building Tech Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Building Tech Top 50! The Building Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of survey data from the 2026 Building Tech Benchmarking Survey, direct […]
2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of survey data from the 2026 Field Solutions Survey […]
2026 Robotics Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Robotics Top 50 List! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2026 Equipment & Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2026 Field Solutions Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Field Solutions Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
6th Annual Global Innovators 50
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.
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 […]
Step Into the Future in the AI & Digital Construction Zone at Chicago Build Expo
Visitors to Chicago Build can explore the technologies reshaping the built environment at the AI & Digital Construction Zone, a dedicated feature for construction technology, digital transformation and practical AI adoption. Taking place on October 28-29, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago Build will bring together 30,000+ construction and design professionals […]
Chicago Build 2026 Agenda Highlights Tech, Data Centers, and Midwest Growth
Chicago Build 2026 returns to McCormick Place on October 28 and 29, bringing together 30,000+ AEC and built environment professionals for two days of insights, networking, product discovery and business opportunities. Following the launch of registration earlier this year, attention is now turning to the 2026 agenda, with sessions exploring […]
BuiltWorlds Report Finds Jobsite Robotics Adoption Doubles Year Over Year
Less than a third (29%) of contractors were using robotics on their jobsites to some degree in 2025. This year, that figure has more than doubled, according to BuiltWorlds’ recently released 2026 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report. In a survey of general and specialty contractors in the field, asking […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 Video Playlist
The annual Tokyo Global Summit brings together members of the global BuiltWorlds network to explore the broad spectrum of trends, challenges and opportunities currently defining the AEC/O industry, both in Asia and around the world. Industry leaders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs join in on a global exchange of ideas and […]
2026 Construction Tech Award Winners Announced
The annual Construction Tech Awards—a combination of the Contractor’s Choice Awards and Tech Excellence Awards—celebrate the advancement and application of innovation throughout the global built environment across four categories: Preconstruction, Project Software, Field Solutions, and Equipment & Robotics. This year’s winners were announced at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference held […]
Committing to Open Innovation: Q&A with ACCIONA’s Clara López Pliego
Clara López Pliego is proof that there is no singular path of education or experience for open innovation leaders in construction, and that communications is more than a one-discipline profession. After completing an undergraduate degree in public relations and advertising, as well as a Master’s degree in account management, Pliego […]
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Finding Industry Prospects and Building Relationships Through Sponsorship – Kristen Nelson, SmartPM
“If you’re looking to find more prospects, build more customer relationships with your industry, (BuiltWorlds) is the place,” SmartPM account executive Kristen Nelson said, explaining why SmartPM has partnered with BuiltWorlds on several events year after year.
Demo Drop: Temelion
Temelion Co-Founder & CEO Rodolphe Héliot pitched French, AI-powered startup during the Paris Global Summit Demo Day Competition, hosted at the Leonard Innovation Center in Paris. The startup aims to automate and streamline technical documentation, pre-construction workflows, and deliverables for building design and MEP engineers.
Demo Drop: AAL Innovation
AAL Innovation CEO Adeline Chan pitched Hong Kong’s first AI consultancy created specifically for AEC and real estate at the 2025 Tokyo Global Summit. The startup curates AI solutions from around the world—especially from mainland China—aiming to bridge the fragmented AI supply to specific industry demand.
Smart Infrastructure & The Energy Transition – Paris Global Summit
Featuring speakers Corinne Bulota (Dassault Systèmes) and Glenn Sheedy (Laing O’Rourke), this session explored how smart infrastructure is reshaping the full energy ecosystem, from generation to consumption. Together, these industry leaders examined and offered actionable insights on the role of digital twins, IoT, and advanced analytics in developing and integrating […]
BuiltWorlds as the Backdrop: Integrating AI in AEC – Steve Frandsen, COO, ICON Builders
“We got involved with BuiltWorlds looking for opportunities to connect with other general contractors who specifically are working with technology and AI,” ICON Builders COO Steve Frandsen told us in an one-on-one interview at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference in Chicago, Ill. “What I like about it is that I’ve […]
Quick Wins, Lasting Change: Founders Showcasing AI’s Practical Power in Construction (Building Ventures Spotlight) – 2026 AI/ML Conference
Moderated by Mortenson Director of AI Brian Nahas, this panel gathered founders from pioneering construction tech companies to examine their experiences and thoughts regarding the AI overhaul. Using AI as an accessible tool, founders were able to implement meaningful improvements to address real world challenges and data security concerns.