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Research Reports
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 […]
2024 Annual Project Management & Oversight 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 […]
2024 Market Overview: Tools, Equipment, & Robotics
Tools, Equipment, & Robotics INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding tools, equipment, and robotics can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin their transformation journey. The BuiltWorlds’ Tools, Equipment, and Robotics research track aims to provide an industry overview of […]
Q1 2024 Venture Report: State of the Built World Venture Market
Table of Contents Introduction BuiltWorlds Startups: Market Sentiment Survey Built World VC Investments by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Built World VC Investments by Stage Institutional Activity Fund Launches Mergers & Acquisitions Conclusion Introduction The AEC venture capital markets in Q1 largely remain in accordance with […]
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Top Lists
Adoption Leaders 50 List 2017
A few weeks ago, we put a call out to our community to nominate themselves or their peers in the built world who are not only champions of technology within their organizations but leaders who stepped into newly created roles that exist today as the result of increased tech adoption — and we’re seeing them becoming increasingly more common across AEC-RE companies today.
45 companies & technologies paving our future in IoT and connected jobsites
Here are 45 of the top companies and technologies paving our future in IoT and the connected jobsite in drones, tools/equipment, people/safety, materials, monitoring, and scanners.
The 50 hottest technologies, products, & systems for smart buildings
As we approach the Buildings 2.0 conference, here are 50 companies with the some of the most exciting software and hardware products and systems for today’s buildings.
8 companies bringing robotics and automation to construction
In anticipation of our upcoming “Rise of the Machines Conference” on April 6, we take a look at a few of the participating firms working to mechanize and simplify the building process through a variety of innovations.
What is Physical AI?
While artificial intelligence and machine learning technology are still new concepts, the majority of us now have at least a loose understanding of what that technology entails. However, how many people have heard of physical AI? I know I hadn’t before stumbling upon this Forbes article with Nvidia CEO Jensen […]
Coupling Sustainability Investing with a Geographic Focus: Interview with Undivided Ventures’ Founding Partner
In an effort to expose BuiltWorlds’ member investors and startups to a variety of investment strategies, our Venture and Investment team is launching a series to highlight different approaches. The following briefing explores an innovative take on investing in sustainability. In 2024, 11 venture funds launched globally with investments in […]
Building an Offsite-Ready Organization: Q&A With The Boldt Group’s New Leaders in Modular
Offsite construction, commonly thought of as the conception, design, and fabrication of building components, systems, or entire modules at an offsite location before their ultimate installation onsite, is continuing to garner increased attention in the AEC industry. In fact, preliminary data from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Offsite Construction Benchmarking Survey shows that […]
2024 Demo Day Winners – First Half
BuiltWorlds Demo Day competitions each month, held both in-person & virtually, are supported by the BuiltWorlds Venture Forum Members – a cohort of 21 leading Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) & innovation teams in the AEC ecosystem (architecture, engineering, & construction). The Venture Forum’s commitment annually provides roughly 100 startups with […]
Working with AI: Q&A with Gerdau’s Luis Lourenzi
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the AEC industry, driving innovations that promise to revolutionize the way projects are designed, managed, and executed. But behind every groundbreaking tool and strategic initiative is a network of forward-thinking professionals whose work with AI is paving the way for these changes. In this series, […]
5 Key Takeaways from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report
The construction industry is currently experiencing a technological transformation driven by the need for increased efficiency, sustainability, and safety on jobsites. BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report sheds light on the current state of technology adoption within this crucial sector. The report reveals a mixed landscape, where some […]
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Analyst Call: Field Management IV- Reality Capture
Watch: Field Management IV: Reality Capture Analyst Call as we explore some of the advancements in reality capture within the AEC industry. These solutions include advanced technologies like 3D laser scanners, drones, and photogrammetry equipment to digitally capture physical environments. These tools create precise, detailed models of construction sites and […]
2024 Construction Tech Conference: Safe Sites, Smart Solutions: Enhancing Construction Site Safety with Technology
Safe Sites, Smart Solutions: Enhancing Construction Site Safety with Technology | July 24, 2024 During this session, a group of expert panelists dove into the complex challenges of ensuring safety on construction sites and discussed innovative strategies and technologies that are transforming safety practices. The discussion covered a range of […]
Contech Talks, Brian Gallagher, VP – Corporate Development, Graycor
We were fortunate to sit down with Brian Gallagher, VP of Corporate Development from Graycor at the 2024 Construction Tech conference for a quick chat on how the 100+ year old Chicago-based contracting company is incorporating technology into their project workflows and what Gallagher says is the technology with the […]
Demo Drop: Alrik
Founded with a vision to streamline construction processes, Alrik leverages advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in construction projects. The company’s flagship product is a comprehensive construction management platform that integrates real-time data analytics with intuitive project management tools. This platform offers features […]
BuiltWorlds Conversations: Emerging Disruptors – the What, How, Why and Opportunities
In this installment, we spoke about the technologies, strategies, and industry and marketplace shifts with the biggest potential for imposing significant, transformative change upon construction both as a business as well as a process. Our guests drew from their extensive experiences to break down the what, how and why that […]
8.28.2024 Analyst Call: Preconstruction V – Prequalification
In the fast-paced construction industry, ensuring the reliability and capability of subcontractors is crucial for the success of any project. This call examined prequalification software purpose-built for general contractors and owners. This session explored how new and advancing technology can revolutionize prequalification, enhance efficiency, and, ultimately, mitigate risks. Participants gained […]