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Research Reports
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 […]
2024 Annual Project Management & Oversight 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 […]
2024 Market Overview: Tools, Equipment, & Robotics
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
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 […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
2024 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List! The Reality Capture Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List! The Smart Jobsites Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Project Software 50! The Project Software 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 Mavericks 50 List
The 2023 BuiltWorlds Maverick Awards winners highlights 50 individuals who have acted as trendsetters and innovators in the built world, from architects and engineers to contractors, technologists, influencers, entrepreneurs, and urban designers.
Finding that single source of truth for project information
We rely on data for constructing and operating buildings. But any project
manager or facility manager knows that finding accurate info is all but
impossible due to inconsistent standards. Akita Box’s Luke Perkerwicz
suggests an answer.
Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style
Long criticized as a project delivery method best suited for cookie-cutter
factories, design-build is raising eyebrows with its stunning collaboration
between splashy Studio Gang and nuts-and-bolts Mortenson.
Rapidly renewable, SOM + ORNL design 3D-printed enclosures
Innovation in a hurry? Yes, think ‘Space Race’. Only now, the focus is
Earth and the mission is renewable energy. Last week, Oak Ridge National
Laboratory and SOM announced an important project that may affect all our
futures.
Pros and Cons of the Modular method for Multifamily projects
All building methods have their strong and weak points, and it’s no
different for modular construction. Here, Procore Technologies’ Alisa Banks
Snyder discusses why the future for modular multiresidential work looks
very bright. .
Backed by big names, FLUX boosts data Flow via Interoperability
Google is known for pressing the boundaries of technology in virtually
everything it does. Now, the global search giant and a host of AEC heavy
hitters have helped to create Flux, a new process tool that may soon
revolutionize our industry.
Unity ups AEC game via VIMtrek partnership
Determined to broaden its reach into the design and construction industry,
San Francisco-based video game giant Unity Technologies is partnering with
AEC specialist VIMtrek Group in an exclusive distribution alliance.
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Analyst Call: Field Management IV- Reality Capture
Watch: Field Management IV: Reality Capture Analyst Call as we explore some of the advancements in reality capture within the AEC industry. These solutions include advanced technologies like 3D laser scanners, drones, and photogrammetry equipment to digitally capture physical environments. These tools create precise, detailed models of construction sites and […]
2024 Construction Tech Conference: Safe Sites, Smart Solutions: Enhancing Construction Site Safety with Technology
Safe Sites, Smart Solutions: Enhancing Construction Site Safety with Technology | July 24, 2024 During this session, a group of expert panelists dove into the complex challenges of ensuring safety on construction sites and discussed innovative strategies and technologies that are transforming safety practices. The discussion covered a range of […]
Contech Talks, Brian Gallagher, VP – Corporate Development, Graycor
We were fortunate to sit down with Brian Gallagher, VP of Corporate Development from Graycor at the 2024 Construction Tech conference for a quick chat on how the 100+ year old Chicago-based contracting company is incorporating technology into their project workflows and what Gallagher says is the technology with the […]
Demo Drop: Alrik
Founded with a vision to streamline construction processes, Alrik leverages advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in construction projects. The company’s flagship product is a comprehensive construction management platform that integrates real-time data analytics with intuitive project management tools. This platform offers features […]
BuiltWorlds Conversations: Emerging Disruptors – the What, How, Why and Opportunities
In this installment, we spoke about the technologies, strategies, and industry and marketplace shifts with the biggest potential for imposing significant, transformative change upon construction both as a business as well as a process. Our guests drew from their extensive experiences to break down the what, how and why that […]
8.28.2024 Analyst Call: Preconstruction V – Prequalification
In the fast-paced construction industry, ensuring the reliability and capability of subcontractors is crucial for the success of any project. This call examined prequalification software purpose-built for general contractors and owners. This session explored how new and advancing technology can revolutionize prequalification, enhance efficiency, and, ultimately, mitigate risks. Participants gained […]