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2024 Market Overview: Tools, Equipment, & Robotics

April 24, 2024

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

April 23, 2024

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 […]

2024 Annual Sustainable Jobsites Benchmarking Report

April 10, 2024

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 and potential improvement opportunities. Since its inception, the BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program has aimed to identify […]

2024 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report

March 20, 2024

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 Building Tech Annual Benchmarking Report

February 20, 2024

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 […]

State of the Built World: Annual Venture Report

January 23, 2024

Executive Summary Setting the Stage If the defining colloquialism of last year’s State of the Built World Annual Report was “follow the leader,” then this year’s would be “flight to quality.” Bank runs, inflation, quantitative tightening, strained trade relations with China, conflict in the Middle East, approaching two years since […]

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Top Lists

2023 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List

November 30, 2023

  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 […]

2023 Infrastructure Top 50

November 2, 2023

2023 Venture Investors 50

October 2, 2023

Introduction The BuiltWorlds 2023 Venture Investors 50 is a list of the most active venture capital firms and strategic corporate funds investing in the built world today. Since 2017, BuiltWorlds […]

2023 Tools & Equipment Top 50 List

September 20, 2023

2023 Robotics Top 50 List

August 23, 2023

2023 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List

July 12, 2023

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Keeping Up with AI’s Broad Impact on the AEC Industry

BuiltWorlds’ May 1 analyst call was our second in a series of three AI-focused analyst calls for 2024. We were joined by four speakers from three AI-focused startups innovating the AEC industry. Our guest speakers gave demos of their platforms and solutions, and engaged in a discussion focused on data […]

Shifting the Construction Paradigm: The Rise of Technology in Building the Future

Quoted excerpts appear as part of the BuiltWorlds Contributor Program. Hammad Chaudhry keenly understands how technology can both enhance and bottleneck construction workflows. As vice president of innovation and construction at EllisDon, he works with his team to lead the integration of traditional construction methods with advanced technologies like VDC, […]

Meet Volvo CE’s Elodie Guyot

Paris Summit Preview Elodie Guyot, who leads electromobility solutions for Europe at Volvo Construction Equipment, will be a panelist on the State of Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Panel at BuiltWorlds’ Paris Summit in June. In advance of the conference, we had a chance to speak with her about her career […]

Emerging Trends in Infrastructure 2024: Enabling Transitions

This is a sponsored message from KPMG. All at one time, we want to change our energy mix, our climate, our economies, our global trade patterns, our cities, our technology and our social equity. And we plan to do it all against a backdrop of a non-stationary environment, divisive geopolitical […]

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Using Technology Well: An Inside Look at SHoP Architects

Buildings Conference Preview In construction-just as in any other industry-there are companies that use technology, and there are companies that use technology well. SHoP Architects is a company that may well be in its own category. Based in New York, SHoP Architects is known the world over for its innovative, […]

Fourteen Can’t-Miss Technology Providers Participating in the Buildings Conference

WHAT IS THE BUILTWORLDS BUILDINGS CONFERENCE & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? The annual BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference brings together industry-leading contractors, designers, developers, building operators, investors and solution providers to discuss all things building technology and connect with like-minded pros. Whether you’re looking to identify, evaluate, and learn from existing and […]

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Analyst Call: AI’s Broad Reach of Impact on the AEC Industry

Venture West 2024: Demo Day: Ediphi

Ediphi develops innovative software and hardware tools tailored to the unique needs of the industry. From advanced project management platforms to state-of-the-art building automation systems, Ediphi empowers construction professionals to streamline processes, optimize resource utilization, and deliver projects on time and within budget. With a commitment to leveraging technology for […]

Analyst Call: Building Tech II: Planning & Design

In the realm of architecture and urban development, the integration of advanced technology has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. Building planning and design technology play a pivotal role in shaping the landscapes of our cities and the functionality of our living and working spaces. This technological advancement […]

Venture West 2024: Demo Day: Voltpost

Voltpost is a pioneering company at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure revolution. Specializing in smart and sustainable charging solutions, Voltpost designs and manufactures innovative charging stations that cater to the evolving needs of EV owners, businesses, and municipalities. With a commitment to reliability, accessibility, and user-friendliness, […]

Venture West 2024: Demo Drop: Swyft Cities

Swyft Cities is a dynamic urban mobility solution provider dedicated to transforming the way people navigate and experience cities. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and convenience, Swyft Cities offers a comprehensive suite of services and technologies aimed at optimizing transportation networks and enhancing the overall urban mobility ecosystem. From […]

Venture West 2024: The Journey to Net Zero

The construction industry is making significant strides towards achieving net-zero jobsites and projects, driven by a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This ambitious goal involves reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and optimizing resource usage throughout the entire construction process. Key efforts include: Adopting green building practices: Integrating sustainable design […]