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Research Reports
Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Macro Narrative: U.S. Construction Data Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Investment Trends by Stage Average Round Size Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Institutional Activity Fund Launches M&A/Exits Summary Introduction Venture activity across the built environment […]
2024 AI/ML Preparedness Introductory Research Report
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Preparedness INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin on their AI journey. The BuiltWorlds’ AI/ML research track aims to provide an industry overview […]
2024 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report
Summary BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking program offers Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate 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 and innovation. Since […]
Annual Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report
Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate 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 […]
Q2 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Investment Trends by Stage Average Round Size Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Institutional Activity Fund Launches M&A/Exits Summary Introduction If built world venture capital markets proved one thing in Q2 2024, it’s that we are […]
Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate 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 […]
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Top Lists
2018 Adoption Leaders 50 List
Following the success of last years Adoption Leaders Top List, we put a call out to our community for nominations for the 2018 List. Individuals were able to nominate themselves […]
2018 Venture Investors 50 List
Earlier this year BuiltWorlds released its first ever list highlighting venture investors within the built environment. We saw major names like Brick & Mortar, Tech Stars, and the Autodesk Forge […]
2018 Smart Jobsite 50 List
We are excited to present to you the 2018 Connected Job Site 50 List, the easiest way to understand the companies changing the future of job sites through IoT-enabled, data collecting products and systems. Read on to see who made the list.
Building Tech 50 List 2018
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2018 Building Tech 50 List, your guide to the companies paving the way for the connected buildings of the future. Read on to see who made […]
20 Infrastructure Solutions Toward a Smarter City
In advance of the BuiltWorlds Cities Conference, we wanted to showcase 20 companies with some of the most exciting and innovative solutions to common infrastructure problems in the areas of: […]
Top 27 Venture Players
Updated 5/14: As we approach our first ever BuiltWorlds Venture Conference, we wanted to bring back our report highlighting 27 Venture Players in the Built World. If you have already […]
How Japan is Shaping the Future of Construction with Advanced Equipment and Robotics
Japan is a significant player in the global construction industry, known for its advanced equipment and technologies. The country is home to some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in construction machinery, many of which have made notable and influential advancements in areas such as sustainability, automation, and robotics. […]
Carbon Emissions: Overcoming One of the Biggest Challenges in Building Infrastructure
Given the results of the U.S. presidential election, no one knows to what extent climate change and reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) will remain a priority throughout the next four years. However, one thing that is certain is there are a lot of innovative efforts underway from state and […]
Offsite Construction to Drive Sustainable and Scalable Urban Development: A Q&A With Assembly OSM CEO, Andrew Staniforth
The construction industry is at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with the dual pressures of addressing sustainability goals and meeting the surging demand for affordable, high-quality buildings. At the forefront of this transformation, among other innovative startups, builders, and designers, is Assembly OSM, a truly innovative company that spun out of […]
BuiltWorlds Senior Director of Research’s 2024 Year-in-Review
As a member of the BuiltWorlds research team, I have the opportunity to see a lot in the innovation space. BuiltWorlds has put out somewhere around 150 research reports this year alone, including investment diligence on early stage startups, benchmarking technology adoption across various industry stakeholders, and market reports on […]
Reflecting on the 2024 Venture East Conference: Key Takeaways from the Industry’s Innovation and Investment Experts
Allen Preger, partner at Building Ventures, presents to the Venture and Construction Tech Forums. The 2024 Venture East Conference was an opportunity for the BuiltWorlds network to connect with Boston’s vibrant built world tech community, made possible in part through a partnership with Suffolk Technologies and their BOOST Accelerator Demo […]
Panel Recap: Aligning the Stakeholders of a Venture Investment
An important part of the venture investment process is understanding the roles and objectives of the various stakeholders throughout the value chain. At our recent Venture East conference in Boston, in a coversation led by BuiltWorlds Venture Research Analyst Cameron Mabley, experts Adam Goodson, Managing Director, UFP Industries, Dina Routhier, President, […]
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ConTech Talks: Tim Swanson, Founder & CEO, Inherent L3C
Tim Swanson, Founder and CEO of Inherent L3C, recently shared insights with us about how his organization is advancing the conversation on making homes more affordable for middle- and low-income families. According to Swanson, the solution goes beyond simply reducing construction costs; it requires collaboration across multiple levels in both […]
2024 Venture East Panel: Crafting the Optimal Capital Structure
Venture dollars tend to be the most expensive for startups. Oftentimes, built world startups have capital intensive business models that require alternative sources of funding. With myriad financing options available, this panel tapped into the perspectives of leading startups and financiers for best practices on crafting the optimal capital structure. […]
Demo Drop: Leaf Automation
Leaf Automation is designed to automate tedious CAD drafting tasks so designers can spend more of their time on the high-impact, engaging engineering work. According to company CEO Evan Haug, who recently pitched at BuiltWorlds’ Venture East Demo Day, the engineering field is currently suffering from “drafting fatigue.” The tedious […]
10.30.24 Analyst Call – AI/ML III: Best Practices
In the final AI/ML Analyst Call of 2024 we dove into best practices when incorporating AI/ML into your business. We explored the latest innovations and methodologies that are shaping AI/ML applications in the AEC industry. Our discussion covered key areas such as data quality, integration, and governance, offering practical […]
BuiltWorlds Research Analyst Sofie Richardson Highlights the AI/ML Conference Taking Place in February
Join us at the AI/ML Conference, February 4-5 in Atlanta, GA, for two days of insights into how AI/ML is transforming technology in the AEC industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, discuss trends, and prepare for the future of construction technology. Click here to learn more or register for […]
BuiltWorlds Conversations: Barriers and Best Practices for Internal Tech Adoption
In this installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations, a platform for open discussion about the buildings and infrastructure industries’ most challenging, impactful and interesting topics, we sat down with innovation and technology experts from Haskell, Swinerton, and Suffolk to talk internal tech adoption. How do contractors find the right tech? How do […]