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Research Reports
Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Macro Narrative: U.S. Construction Data Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends 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 Venture activity across the built environment […]
2024 AI/ML Preparedness Introductory Research Report
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Preparedness INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin on their AI journey. The BuiltWorlds’ AI/ML research track aims to provide an industry overview […]
2024 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report
Summary BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking program offers 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 and innovation. Since […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2024 Global Innovators List (New)
Welcome to the fifth annual 2024 Global Innovators 75! A lot has changed in five years… Initiatives to unlock innovation within large companies, such as Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms, […]
2024 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 in […]
2024 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Venture Investors
Welcome to the 2024 Venture Investors 50! Since 2017, BuiltWorlds has tracked venture deals in the global construction and broader real estate ecosystem, annually spotlighting the 50 most active venture […]
2024 Offsite Construction Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Offsite Construction Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Infrastructure Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Infrastructure Top 50! The Infrastructure 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 benchmarking survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
2024 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Tools and Equipment Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]
Despite Covid, Built Worlds Venture Investing Tops $350 Million in Second Quarter
Second Quarter Update on the Pace of Investing Despite concerns about the industry’s performance in the post Covid economy, investment in Built World start ups seems to running at an even faster pace than in the second quarter of last year. On our Top Deals of 2019 List, we identified […]
Leveraging Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Solutions for Better Insights
In this briefing, our goal is to help BW Members understand how they can effectively leverage data for better insights, and identify the leading Business Intelligence solutions that are being utilized by the construction and engineering firms within the BW Member Network. If you (virtually) attend any event, read a […]
DPR: Building for Resilience in Workspaces, Part 1
This article was contributed by Jay Weisberger, External Communications Leader of DPR Construction as part of the BuiltWorlds Verified Contributor Program. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, there has been significant speculation about what the pandemic will mean for workplaces in the future. As certain as it is that changes in […]
Bentley’s NoteVault Acquisition Speaks to New Front in War For Project Management Supremacy
A year ago, we issued a report (M&A Activity Spells a New Future for the Built World) breaking down the moves by industry heavy-weights like ORACLE, Autodesk, Trimble, and PROCORE to achieve supremacy in the race to build the most robust systems for the engineering and construction industry. Bentley’s announcement […]
Radar – Our Selection of Innovative Businesses #15: 8 Solutions to Bring Construction Out of the Public Health Crisis
This article was contributed by Leonard as part of the BuiltWorlds Verified Contributor Program. While the resumption of work at construction sites is a good omen, it also poses a major challenge for the health of the workers involved. Many start-ups are proposing to support the resumption of work and […]
10 Leading Demo Opportunities for Built World Start Ups in 2020
For years, Demo Days (and nights) have been an important way for start ups to gain critical exposure to industry and financial players who might become beta customers, investors, and other important industry influencers. We launched our first competition at BuiltWorlds back in early 2015. That same year witnessed several […]
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Demo Drop: ZS2 Technologies
ZS2 Technologies is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the construction technology (ConTech) industry, dedicated to driving sustainability and decarbonization. Specializing in innovative digital solutions, ZS2 focuses on optimizing construction processes, reducing carbon footprints, and improving energy efficiency. By integrating advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and data analytics, […]
Tim Swanson from Inherent Homes’ Keynote at our December Future Workforce Meeting
At our 2024 event, we tackled one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the shrinking workforce. The day began with an inspiring keynote from Tim Swanson, CEO and Founder of Inherent Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing. Swanson urged the audience to embrace creative, outside-the-box thinking when searching […]
ConTech Talks: Alan Espinoza, Solution Architect, Graitec
At this year’s Construction Tech Conference we had the pleasure of sitting with Alan Espinoza, Solution Architect from Graitec to talk about some of the exciting things happening at the software company and what Alan sees as some of the key pieces of technology that will come into play in […]
Demo Drop: Pathways
Pathways is a forward-thinking construction technology company that focuses on streamlining workflows, enhancing productivity, and improving decision-making across the construction industry. By leveraging innovative digital solutions, Pathways aims to address the unique challenges faced by contractors, builders, and project managers in today’s dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.
What Our Customers Say
As 2024 winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible feedback we’ve received from our community throughout the year. Your insights and experiences with BuiltWorlds have fueled our passion to deliver even more in 2025. With a lineup of exciting new events alongside beloved classics, we’re gearing […]
Demo Drop: PVFARM
PVFARM is a web-based platform that streamlines the design and optimization of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Founded in 2021 and based in Newport Beach, California, the company focuses on automating the layout and grading processes for large-scale solar installations, enabling engineers and contractors to make informed decisions and […]