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Research Reports
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. […]
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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Top Lists
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 […]
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 […]
Addressing Addiction and Depression in Construction: A Q&A With CPWR’s Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting
It is no secret that construction is a dangerous profession. But while the work’s physical threats may seem obvious, the mental ones are decidedly less so. Still, they are serious, present and widespread all the same. A construction worker is reportedly three times more likely to die from a drug […]
Construction Tech Conference 2025 Video Playlist
The annual Construction Tech Conference, BuiltWorlds’ largest event, brings together industry leadership and field and operations teams from around the globe to explore the trends and trajectories of innovation and emerging technologies involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure. Touching on a wide breadth of topics including AI, automation […]
Scaling Prefabrication Methods With Data Center Builds: A Q&A With DPR Construction Prefabrication Technology Leader Justin Schwaiger
For nearly 20 years, Justin Schwaiger has helped AEC industry teams build both structures and solutions. In all that time—from his start as a structural engineer at Thornton Tomasetti to stints at Katerra, Manufacton by ALLPLAN, Kope, and even now in his role at DPR—he’s never wavered on the belief […]
BuiltWorlds Announces Its 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50
BuiltWorlds has announced its 6th annual Global Innovators Top 50, recognizing organizations from around the world for their contributions to advancing the built environment’s digital transformation. The awards program’s honorees are selected from a combination of nominations and internal selection, with each organization meeting a baseline criteria that includes an […]
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 […]
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Preparing for AI: Best Practices for AI Adoption – BuiltWorlds Conversations June 2026
The latest installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations, our webinar series available to the public, we had the chance to sit down with two experts (and speakers at the upcoming BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference) on data collection and governance as well as artificial intelligence adoption. In a discussion led by BuiltWorlds Director […]
From Networking to Acquisition The Document Crunch Success Story – Chicago Global Summit 2026
Following the news of Trimble’s acquisition of AI-powered risk reduction startup Document Crunch, a group of key players gathered at the Chicago Global Summit to break down the Document Crunch success story. Document Crunch CEO Josh Levy walked attendees through the startup’s early history, including how he connected with early […]
The Data Center Boom – AI/ML Conference 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for hyperscale and edge data centers is reaching unprecedented levels. This panel brought together leaders from the data center space to explore the why behind data centers, specifically how design, construction, and operations are evolving to meet the compute needs of the future. Speakers […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – Future Workforce: The Sector’s Transition for its Workforce
As the AECO sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting market demands, its workforce faces unprecedented change. This panel brought together industry leaders and major global contractors to explore how the industry can navigate reskilling, talent retention, and evolving roles in light of new technologies. Industry experts […]
Paris Global Summit 2026 Demo Day Winner: Birdsview
“Superman is probably the most known superhero that can see through concrete,” said Birdsview Business Developer Andreas Persson in the opening of his winning pitch at the BuiltWorlds Demo Day Competition hosted by Leonard during the Paris Global Summit. “If that’s what’s defining a superhero, then Birdsview can let everybody […]
Demo Drop: Tikal
Christian Guerrero, CEO of Tikal, pitched the company at the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference in Chicago, Ill.