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Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

October 14, 2024

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

September 11, 2024

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

September 10, 2024

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

August 14, 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 […]

Q2 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

July 15, 2024

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

June 19, 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 […]

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Top Lists

2024 Global Innovators List (New)

December 19, 2024

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

November 14, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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

September 12, 2024

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

September 5, 2024

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 […]

News & Analysis

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Making ‘little plans’ on Burnham’s big day

Master planner Daniel Burnham turns 170 this Sunday. Now, as Chicago
catches its breath in the wake of two big design decisions from George
Lucas and Barack Obama, the late architect behind the Burnham Plan drops by
BuiltWorlds for a surprise visit.

Solar wrap: Aussie tower aims to go off-grid

Developers down under have unveiled plans for a soaring 60-story apartment
tower to be wrapped in more than 3,000 sq m of solar panels. The Sol
Invictus Tower aims to be the nation’s first to use a solar-based
engineering scheme in its building frontage.

 

‘Invisible’ engineer? Not if Bob can help it

Thirty years ago this fall, structural engineer Bob Johnson was reading a
news story that mislabeled one of his role models as an ‘architect’. That
mistake launched a lifetime of professional evangelism that has educated
and inspired thousands of potential engineers.

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor Day Special: Even before the Great Recession caused countless
construction workers to flee our industry, skilled labor shortages were
growing. Today, with demand strong, the need is even greater. Here, we look
at efforts underway to address the crisis.

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

AECOM greenlights 2020 carbon cuts

Green Giant: An $18-billion, multidisciplinary player has pledged to shrink
its carbon footprint 20% by 2020. Home to many familiar industry names, the
LA-based multinational with 100,000 employees now seems bent on leading a
sustainable revolution. 

Challenges fuel global Hyperloop competitions

Just months after celebrating a successful field test in the Nevada desert,
the newly splintered leadership of high-powered startup Hyperloop One is in
turmoil. Nevertheless, its own global contest to see who has the biggest
needs and best ideas is speeding ahead.

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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 […]

Demo Drop: Building Swell

Building Swell is a forward-thinking modular construction company redefining how spaces are built. Specializing in innovative, sustainable, and efficient building solutions, Building Swell delivers high-quality modular structures designed to meet the unique needs of businesses and communities. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and streamlined processes, they provide cost-effective and customizable […]

Audree Grubesic speaking at BuiltWorlds' Offsite Construction Conference

2024 Offsite Panel: The Modular Innovation Curve: How to Move Fast and Not Break Things

The modular construction revolution is reshaping how the industry delivers projects, promising faster timelines, higher quality, and increased efficiency. But how can companies innovate quickly without compromising stability, safety, or long-term success? This session explored the modular innovation curve, offering actionable strategies for adopting modular methods while maintaining operational integrity. […]

2024 Offsite Conference: Case Study – Perkins&Will x Turner Construction

Timeless façade design not only integrates seamlessly within a given context, but considers vital sustainability strategies such as the use of low-carbon materials, enhanced solar protection, thermal comfort, and natural ventilation. The LEED Platinum DCPL Southwest Library is a unique dowel-laminated mass timber structure with a distinctive folded roof and […]

2024 Offsite Construction Conference Demo Drop: BotBuilt

BotBuilt is a construction technology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in automating home building through advanced robotics and software solutions. Their mission is to make construction better, faster, safer, more sustainable, and more affordable by digitizing building plans and utilizing robots to assemble house components with exceptional precision.