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Research Reports
Q1 2026 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Macro Landscape U.S. Construction Spending European Construction Volume Interest Rates Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by City Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech Built […]
2026 Annual Project Software Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Core project software is now a baseline expectation across AEC firms, with document management illustrating how deeply embedded these tools have become in daily workflows. In 2026, 87% of organizations report using document management solutions on every project, up from 44% three years ago, highlighting a significant shift […]
2026 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Across all surveyed preconstruction technology categories, a clear maturation cycle is evident. Tools that were heavily in pilot phases in 2025, particularly planning-focused solutions like estimating and scheduling, have largely transitioned to full deployment in 2026. Administrative and supporting workflows are growing more slowly, with adoption still far […]
Q4 2025 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Macro Landscape U.S. Construction Spending European Construction Volume Interest Rates Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by City Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech AI/ML […]
2025 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, designed to help built world innovation teams and professionals learn, measure, and inform decision making as it relates to technology solutions, research, development, and strategy across nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This annual report examines how offsite construction continues […]
Q3 2025 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Macro Landscape U.S. Construction Spending European Construction Volume Interest Rates Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by City Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech AI/ML […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
15 Key Players in Construction Automation
Leading up to our Machines Conference, we wanted to present you with some of the leading emerging players in built world machinery innovation. As we pulled together the most trailblazing […]
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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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 […]
From Seed to Scale: Proven Strategies From Seasoned Founders – Venture West 2026
How do startups successfully scale from early traction to sustainable growth and market leadership? This interactive session brought together executives from growth-stage companies who have navigated the challenges of rapid expansion. Panelists from Track3D, CALMFLOOR, Roger, Primepoint, and Juno Technology shared firsthand perspectives on building strong teams, refining go-to-market strategies, […]
Demo Drop: blic
BLIC CEO Thomas Mourand presented the company at the 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition, impressing the judges panel and packed audience with the company’s range of easy-to-install and easy-to-use operational boxes that aim to provide greater flexibility, convenience, and efficiency in work management and organization. The BuiltWorlds signature Demo […]
Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Building for the Long Haul: Analyzing Advanced Materials and Sensing for Resilient Systems
This session highlighted advancements in materials science that are redefining infrastructure durability and sustainability. Industry experts explained how innovative materials—like high-performance concrete, recycled plastics, and geopolymer alternatives—are extending asset lifespans and lowering environmental impact. Attendees discovered how embedded sensors and responsive materials are enabling real-time monitoring and adaptive responses to […]