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Research Reports
2026 Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Generative AI has moved firmly into routine use across surveyed organizations, with 88% reporting at least moderate impact, though adoption skews toward execution and verification stages like construction/operations and QA rather than early-stage ideation. Early Concept & Feasibility technologies remain largely in the testing phase, with Test Fit […]
Q2 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 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Jobsite robotics adoption rose sharply in 2026, with some level of use up nearly 45% year-over-year and the pilot-only group nearly tripling, signaling growing awareness and willingness to test the technology. Fleet management adoption has grown more consistent, with regular use (excluding pilots) indicated by about two-thirds of […]
2026 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Demand for real-time visibility is a common thread across every category. Progress tracking, site visualization, and equipment and workforce visibility consistently ranked among the top use cases and motivations across every solution category, suggesting that while jobsites are more instrumented than ever, converting that data into timely, actionable […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
The Three Waves of Built Worlds Project Software: 33 Systems over 40 Years
Project management systems are not new to the industry. For decades, AEC and real estate firms have benefitted from streamlined solutions to scheduling, asset management, data organization, and team correspondence, […]
The 19 Biggest Venture Deals of 2017 (and early 2018)
Dovetailing off our Top 27 Venture Players report, we’ve put together the 19 largest AEC and real estate venture rounds of the past year. There were plenty of surprises. Perhaps […]
Step Into the Future in the AI & Digital Construction Zone at Chicago Build Expo
Visitors to Chicago Build can explore the technologies reshaping the built environment at the AI & Digital Construction Zone, a dedicated feature for construction technology, digital transformation and practical AI adoption. Taking place on October 28-29, 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago Build will bring together 30,000+ construction and design professionals […]
Chicago Build 2026 Agenda Highlights Tech, Data Centers, and Midwest Growth
Chicago Build 2026 returns to McCormick Place on October 28 and 29, bringing together 30,000+ AEC and built environment professionals for two days of insights, networking, product discovery and business opportunities. Following the launch of registration earlier this year, attention is now turning to the 2026 agenda, with sessions exploring […]
BuiltWorlds Report Finds Jobsite Robotics Adoption Doubles Year Over Year
Less than a third (29%) of contractors were using robotics on their jobsites to some degree in 2025. This year, that figure has more than doubled, according to BuiltWorlds’ recently released 2026 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report. In a survey of general and specialty contractors in the field, asking […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 Video Playlist
The annual Tokyo Global Summit brings together members of the global BuiltWorlds network to explore the broad spectrum of trends, challenges and opportunities currently defining the AEC/O industry, both in Asia and around the world. Industry leaders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs join in on a global exchange of ideas and […]
2026 Construction Tech Award Winners Announced
The annual Construction Tech Awards—a combination of the Contractor’s Choice Awards and Tech Excellence Awards—celebrate the advancement and application of innovation throughout the global built environment across four categories: Preconstruction, Project Software, Field Solutions, and Equipment & Robotics. This year’s winners were announced at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference held […]
Committing to Open Innovation: Q&A with ACCIONA’s Clara López Pliego
Clara López Pliego is proof that there is no singular path of education or experience for open innovation leaders in construction, and that communications is more than a one-discipline profession. After completing an undergraduate degree in public relations and advertising, as well as a Master’s degree in account management, Pliego […]
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Finding Industry Prospects and Building Relationships Through Sponsorship – Kristen Nelson, SmartPM
“If you’re looking to find more prospects, build more customer relationships with your industry, (BuiltWorlds) is the place,” SmartPM account executive Kristen Nelson said, explaining why SmartPM has partnered with BuiltWorlds on several events year after year.
Demo Drop: Temelion
Temelion Co-Founder & CEO Rodolphe Héliot pitched French, AI-powered startup during the Paris Global Summit Demo Day Competition, hosted at the Leonard Innovation Center in Paris. The startup aims to automate and streamline technical documentation, pre-construction workflows, and deliverables for building design and MEP engineers.
Demo Drop: AAL Innovation
AAL Innovation CEO Adeline Chan pitched Hong Kong’s first AI consultancy created specifically for AEC and real estate at the 2025 Tokyo Global Summit. The startup curates AI solutions from around the world—especially from mainland China—aiming to bridge the fragmented AI supply to specific industry demand.
Smart Infrastructure & The Energy Transition – Paris Global Summit
Featuring speakers Corinne Bulota (Dassault Systèmes) and Glenn Sheedy (Laing O’Rourke), this session explored how smart infrastructure is reshaping the full energy ecosystem, from generation to consumption. Together, these industry leaders examined and offered actionable insights on the role of digital twins, IoT, and advanced analytics in developing and integrating […]
BuiltWorlds as the Backdrop: Integrating AI in AEC – Steve Frandsen, COO, ICON Builders
“We got involved with BuiltWorlds looking for opportunities to connect with other general contractors who specifically are working with technology and AI,” ICON Builders COO Steve Frandsen told us in an one-on-one interview at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference in Chicago, Ill. “What I like about it is that I’ve […]
Quick Wins, Lasting Change: Founders Showcasing AI’s Practical Power in Construction (Building Ventures Spotlight) – 2026 AI/ML Conference
Moderated by Mortenson Director of AI Brian Nahas, this panel gathered founders from pioneering construction tech companies to examine their experiences and thoughts regarding the AI overhaul. Using AI as an accessible tool, founders were able to implement meaningful improvements to address real world challenges and data security concerns.