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Research Reports
2020 Smart Infrastructure Report: Sidewalk Labs’ Quayside, China’s Chongming Island, and Other Portraits of Challenge and Opportunity
At our 2017 Cities Conference Phil Enquist, Leader of SOM’s Urban Planning Group, presented their work on Chongming Island, outside of Shanghai and one of China’s many “smart city” initiatives The Need To Know, Not Only How We Build, but also What We Build. The study of Smart Cities and […]
2020 Construction Technology Report: Adoption and Effectiveness of Preconstruction, Project Management, and In-The-Field Solutions
The Built World is changing, accelerated by technological advancement from leading providers, emerging startups, venture players, innovative construction and engineering firms, and many other actors from inside and outside of the built environment. However, with the abundance of solutions available today, construction and technology leaders face difficult challenges when tasked […]
2020 Machines Report: Breaking Down the Adoption Rates of Advanced Construction Machinery, Equipment & Robotic Solutions
Construction companies continue to have trouble meeting workforce demands, as 80 percent aren’t able to find the workers they need. Not only has construction experienced workforce shortages, but the unpredictable conditions of a jobsite can make for a dangerous experience for workers. From 2014 to 2017, construction worker fatalities rose […]
2020 U.S. Innovators Report
The 2020 BuiltWorlds U.S. Innovators Report was produced in conjunction with the 2020 BuiltWorlds Digital Summit. The production of this engineering and construction industry innovators report was made possible through the support of Sage, Premier Sponsor of the 2020 BuiltWorlds Digital Summit and BW Member. Innovation can come in a […]
2020 Buildings Annual Report
We’ll help define “smart” buildings, explore the advantages and drawbacks of various building materials, investigate how BIM is being effectively utilized, showcase innovative buildings from around the world, and more!
2019 Construction Technology Annual Report
A deep dive market report on the status of construction technology as it stands today in the industry. The report highlights companies providing solutions across technology that are causing disruption paired with case studies from the leading construction companies putting them into action. We seek to provide a ‘how-to’ for the industry when considering taking steps toward future-proofing their business.
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Top Lists
2024 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List
The BuiltWorlds Adoption Leaders Top 50 List recognizes members who actively engage in the BuiltWorlds member network. These individuals exhibit a high level of interest in learning and participating in […]
2024 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Venture Investors
Welcome to the 2024 Venture Investors 50! Since 2017, BuiltWorlds has tracked venture deals in the global construction and broader real estate ecosystem, annually spotlighting the 50 most active venture […]
2024 Offsite Construction Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Offsite Construction Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Infrastructure Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Infrastructure Top 50! The Infrastructure 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 benchmarking survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Tools and Equipment Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]
2024 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
25 AI-Powered Solutions Transforming the Built World
BuiltWorlds prides itself of monitoring the construction technology landscape to uncover and understand the leading solutions operating in this space. Below is a selection of 25 AI-powered solutions across different tech specialties in the built environment that we found worth highlighting. INTERESTED IN HOW AI IS IMPACTING THE AECO […]
SketchUp 0-60 Challenge Demo Day & Partner Showcase
Trimble Ventures, in conjunction with Trimble’s industry-leading design software SketchUp, has launched a worldwide initiative to discover the next big idea in design technology. With this initiative, we aim to transform how architects, designers, and construction (AEC) professionals work. This year’s participants including Foveate, Loci, Modelizer, ScaffPlan, Skema, Spacely AI, […]
Top AI-Powered Built World Tech Deals from Q3
At BuiltWorlds, we actively track investment and deal activity across the built environment through our Deal Dashboard. Much attention has been paid to major players in the tech industry pouring billions into generative AI companies, with OpenAI’s monumental $6.6 billion funding round being a prime example. In this article, however, […]
Strengthening Industry Ties: John Deere Joins Trimble’s History of Construction Tech Partnerships
In a significant step to boost technological adoption in the construction industry, John Deere and Trimble have announced a new strategic partnership. This collaboration combines Trimble’s Earthworks Grade Control technology with John Deere’s SmartGrade platform, promising to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making on construction sites around the world. For over […]
The Truth About Tech in Construction: A Q&A with Suffolk Construction CTO Jit Kee Chin
When it comes to technology in construction-an admittedly broad and tough to tackle subject-there are few better suited to speak on the matter than Dr. Jit Kee Chin, chief technology officer for Suffolk Construction. She was named by Autodesk as one of the “Top Construction Influencers” in 2020. She was […]
The Heartbeat of Future Cities: A Q&A with Rachel Sturgess
As part of BuiltWorlds’ partnership with Cityscape Global, a premier real estate event based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that brings together stakeholders from across the global real estate, development, and AEC industries, we recently had a chance to sit down with Rachel Sturgess, group director of Tahaluf (a strategic alliance […]
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ConTech Talks, Oded Ran, Co-Founder & CEO, Clue
At this year’s Infrastructure Conference, held in the historic National Building Museum in Washington D.C., we were fortunate to sit down and speak to Co-Founder and CEO of Clue, Oded Ran. Clue is an equipment management solution and Ran was excited to tell us about new tools that Clue has […]
Analyst Call: Building Tech IV: High-Performance Materials
In the final Building Tech Analyst Call of 2024, we examined the latest innovations in materials and material science. From novel and sustainable building systems to innovative additives, our panelists discussed how their organizations are driving innovation in the AEC industry.
Venture East Demo Day Winner: CALMFLOOR
CALMFLOOR is the world’s only active mass damper (AMD) solution for floor vibration control designed by the world’s leading vibration serviceability experts. This patented, low-cost, low-carbon AMD solution is changing the way architects, engineers and contractors are thinking about building design and serviceability. CALMFLOOR’s revolutionary AMD technology is proven to […]
2024 Venture East Keynote – Jesse Devitte, Co-Founder & General Partner, Building Ventures
Jesse Devitte, Co-Founder & General Partner, Building Ventures deliver his keynote speech to kick off the 2024 Venture East Conference in Boston, MA this past week. Devitte walked attendees through what he’s seen as the most pivotal moments in the built ecosystem and where he sees tends taking us in […]
ConTech Talks: Jon Pahl, VP of Construction, Nabholz
At the 2024 Construction Tech Conference we sat down with Jon Pahl, VP of Construction at Nabholz to talk all things construction tech. Watch the full video as he talks about some of the most exciting things happening at Nabholz and digs into why he thinks technology solutions are lagging […]
2024 Tokyo Summit: Productivity Through Technology
This panel hosted a discussion on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing jobsite productivity. We explored the latest advancements in automating tasks and optimizing resource flow, allowing for greater efficiency and precision in construction. Industry leaders shared insights into how these innovations are transforming workflows, overcoming labor challenges, and driving new […]