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Research Reports
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 […]
2025 Venture & Investment Annual Highlights
Table of Contents Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech Built Environment Tech Mergers and Acquisitions Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Venture activity in the built environment technology space saw […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2024 Building Tech 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Building Tech 50! The Building Tech 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Building Tech Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]
2023 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Deals List
The BuiltWorlds 2023 Top Deals 50 is a list of the largest venture deals, VC funds raised, and acquisitions in the built world over the course of the year. Since […]
2023 Global Innovators 50 List
BuiltWorlds 4th annual list of 50 Global Innovators Welcome to the 4th annual Global Innovators List. BuiltWorlds recognition of a Global Innovator is a tribute to the industry-advancing role that […]
2023 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List
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 Venture Investors 50
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 […]
Addressing Addiction and Depression in Construction: A Q&A With CPWR’s Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting
It is no secret that construction is a dangerous profession. But while the work’s physical threats may seem obvious, the mental ones are decidedly less so. Still, they are serious, present and widespread all the same. A construction worker is reportedly three times more likely to die from a drug […]
Construction Tech Conference 2025 Video Playlist
The annual Construction Tech Conference, BuiltWorlds’ largest event, brings together industry leadership and field and operations teams from around the globe to explore the trends and trajectories of innovation and emerging technologies involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure. Touching on a wide breadth of topics including AI, automation […]
Scaling Prefabrication Methods With Data Center Builds: A Q&A With DPR Construction Prefabrication Technology Leader Justin Schwaiger
For nearly 20 years, Justin Schwaiger has helped AEC industry teams build both structures and solutions. In all that time—from his start as a structural engineer at Thornton Tomasetti to stints at Katerra, Manufacton by ALLPLAN, Kope, and even now in his role at DPR—he’s never wavered on the belief […]
BuiltWorlds Announces Its 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50
BuiltWorlds has announced its 6th annual Global Innovators Top 50, recognizing organizations from around the world for their contributions to advancing the built environment’s digital transformation. The awards program’s honorees are selected from a combination of nominations and internal selection, with each organization meeting a baseline criteria that includes an […]
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 […]
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Preparing for AI: Best Practices for AI Adoption – BuiltWorlds Conversations June 2026
The latest installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations, our webinar series available to the public, we had the chance to sit down with two experts (and speakers at the upcoming BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference) on data collection and governance as well as artificial intelligence adoption. In a discussion led by BuiltWorlds Director […]
From Networking to Acquisition The Document Crunch Success Story – Chicago Global Summit 2026
Following the news of Trimble’s acquisition of AI-powered risk reduction startup Document Crunch, a group of key players gathered at the Chicago Global Summit to break down the Document Crunch success story. Document Crunch CEO Josh Levy walked attendees through the startup’s early history, including how he connected with early […]
The Data Center Boom – AI/ML Conference 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for hyperscale and edge data centers is reaching unprecedented levels. This panel brought together leaders from the data center space to explore the why behind data centers, specifically how design, construction, and operations are evolving to meet the compute needs of the future. Speakers […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – Future Workforce: The Sector’s Transition for its Workforce
As the AECO sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting market demands, its workforce faces unprecedented change. This panel brought together industry leaders and major global contractors to explore how the industry can navigate reskilling, talent retention, and evolving roles in light of new technologies. Industry experts […]
Paris Global Summit 2026 Demo Day Winner: Birdsview
“Superman is probably the most known superhero that can see through concrete,” said Birdsview Business Developer Andreas Persson in the opening of his winning pitch at the BuiltWorlds Demo Day Competition hosted by Leonard during the Paris Global Summit. “If that’s what’s defining a superhero, then Birdsview can let everybody […]
Demo Drop: Tikal
Christian Guerrero, CEO of Tikal, pitched the company at the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference in Chicago, Ill.