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Research Reports
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. […]
2023 Annual Preconstruction 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 State of BuiltWorlds Venture Report
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
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Q3 Venture Report 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 […]
Infrastructure Technology Report 2022
Executive Overview The biggest announced investment in the infrastructure sector in 2022 was undoubtedly the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). While the act will certainly have a massive impact on this sector of construction, it will not be the centerpiece of this report. This is because the significant increase […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List! The Preconstruction Top 50 List was derived from a combination of 2026 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]
2026 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.
2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! This list spotlights the most significant publicly announced venture capital deals accelerating technology adoption across the built environment. It […]
2025 Offsite Top 50 List
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 & […]
Building a Safer Construction Industry Through Culture, Technology, and Innovation: BuiltWorlds Safety-Focused Playlist
Safety has always been one of the construction industry’s most urgent and important priorities-but in today’s environment, the conversation is evolving faster than ever. From advances in jobsite technology and AI-powered risk management to shifting workforce dynamics and mental health awareness, companies across the built world are rethinking how they […]
The Future of Construction Safety: 10 ConTech Safety Solutions Making an Impact
Long hours, heavy machinery, constantly shifting environments, and exposure to harmful materials and substances are just some of the factors that make construction a high hazard industry. In 2024, over a thousand construction workers in the United States suffered a fatal work injury-more than any other industry, according to the […]
The Link Between Data Centers And Offsite, the Race for AI Relevance, and More Takeaways From the 2026 Chicago Global Summit
The recent 2026 Chicago Global Summit was a gathering of the world’s top leaders and decision makers from across the built environment value chain. With over 300 AEC professionals in attendance, representing more than 170 companies, the confluence of perspectives and insights made for one of the most memorable as […]
One Variety of Preconstruction Tech Is Seeing More Widespread Usage Than Any Other
Preconstruction technology has become a staple of the buildings and infrastructure industries over the past decade, but none more so than estimating software, according to BuiltWorlds’ latest Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report. Nearly 90% of survey respondents (primarily general contractors) admitted to implementing an estimating solution at some level, with 64% […]
2025 Investor Award Winners Announced
BuiltWorlds celebrated its latest Investor Awards at Venture West 2026, recognizing the top venture capitalists in the built environment tech space. The awards, given out annually, acknowledge industry impact throughout the year prior, considering the capital they deploy, but also strategic engagement, ecosystem support, and long-term commitment to advancing innovation […]
Refining Diligence, the ‘Clobbering’ of SaaS, and Other Key Takeaways From Venture West 2026
At Venture West 2026, there was a lot to talk about—shifting standards and expectations, the increasingly nuanced due diligence process, AI’s growing impact, the industry’s evolving opportunities and challenges, and the list goes on—which is no surprise, considering the explosive growth the AEC industry’s venture sector has recently experienced. In […]
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Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – When Precision Meets Speed: How Japan and the West Build Smarter Together
Leadership from DAITEC and Trusstor met to discuss how their partnership blends Japanese and Western technologies and best practices, offering insights into new opportunities for smarter building practices in Japan and across the global construction industry.
Demo Drop: Hardline
Hardline Co-Founder and CEO Alena Tuttle pitched the AI-powered voice capturing solution at the 2026 Venture West in San Francisco, Calif. Judges were impressed with the startup which aims to bridge the gap between the field and office by transcribing jobsite calls and conversations in both English and Spanish. The […]
Demo Day Winner: TeamStack AI – AI/ML Conference 2026
TeamStack AI Founder & CEO Susan Shultz took home top prize at the AI/ML Conference Demo Day Competition, impressing the judges panel with the company’s SaaS solutions that aim to drive better performance by leveraging AI, data, and the collective intelligence of teams. Despite advanced management systems, over 50% of […]
Implementing AI in Planning & Design: Managing Risk & Quality – 2026 AI/ML Conference
In this forward-looking session, industry leaders explored how AI is reshaping planning and design, and how firms can manage the attendant risks while safeguarding quality. Speakers from EnTech Engineering, Autodesk, The Falcon Group, and mbue unpacked proven strategies for embedding AI responsibly into workflows, ensuring trust, traceability and alignment with […]
Safety in Construction: Construction Tech Research Track Virtual Working Group
Approximately 1,000 construction workers die from an occupational injury every year. The industry is also overrepresented in suicide and overdose deaths. This virtual working group session, led by leaders from The Center for Construction Research and Training, detailed current injury trends and freely available resources for organizations to address safety […]
Demo Drop: LexLabs
Lexlabs is redefining construction field operations by transforming project data into intelligent, real-time actions. The AI-powered platform aims to autonomously coordinate across the entire construction value chain, proactively analyze risks, manage and mitigate delays, and execute critical workflows on behalf of project managers. Co-Founder and CEO Nitin Mathur pitched the […]