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Research Reports

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 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 […]

2024 Robotics Top 50 List

August 21, 2024

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

July 11, 2024

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, […]

News & Analysis

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TT+20: How can we retain the ‘Other 51 Percent’?

Women make up 51% of the population, but less than 20% of
engineers and architects. Thornton Tomasetti convened several prominent
female leaders from our industry to discuss this issue and
explore solutions for improving those numbers.

After Decades of Delay, LaGuardia Remake at Last Taking Flight

In 2014, VP Biden said, “If you were blind-folded and taken to LaGuardia
Airport, you’d think you were in a third-world country.” Last week, NY’s
Gov. picked up that gauntlet and unveiled a huge, public-private
redevelopment plan.

Tech cloudburst rains opportunity on all disciplines

From Autodesk and Applied Software to Master Graphics and Heitman
Technologies, a midsummer night’s dream team of tech presenters filled
BuiltWorlds with visions of a collaborative world that may only just be
getting started. 

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Series starts smart, as mobility forum fuels transit brainstorm

In a week of big transportation news, BuiltWorlds made some of its own last
week, as reality mixed with dreams, both big and small, at our 
SmartWorlds: Future Mobility half-day conference, sponsored by KIG
Analytics and Newforma.

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

TT+20: Experts ponder the promise of 3D printing

Earlier this year, Thornton Tomasetti convened a broad array of
AEC experts, researchers, academics, and practitioners to explore where our
industry will be in 20 years. Here, five global thought leaders explore
how 3D printing will change the way we think about design and
construction? 

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

The Future visited BuiltWorlds again last week and it whispered the
only word that tree-huggers and dirt-movers alike can actually agree
on: “paperless.” But that was just one of the many topics
that enlivened our first Mobile Apps + Construction forum, held last week.

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Analyst Calls & Videos

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Analyst Call: Building Tech IV: High-Performance Materials

In the final Building Tech Analyst Call of 2024, we examined the latest innovations in materials and material science. From novel and sustainable building systems to innovative additives, our panelists discussed how their organizations are driving innovation in the AEC industry.

Venture East Demo Day Winner: CALMFLOOR

CALMFLOOR is a cutting-edge company specializing in advanced acoustic flooring solutions designed to reduce noise and enhance comfort in commercial and residential spaces. Utilizing innovative sound-absorbing materials and eco-friendly technologies, CALMFLOOR delivers flooring products that combine functionality with modern design. Their mission is to create quieter, more serene environments, making […]

2024 Venture East Keynote – Jesse Devitte, Co-Founder & General Partner, Building Ventures

Jesse Devitte, Co-Founder & General Partner, Building Ventures deliver his keynote speech to kick off the 2024 Venture East Conference in Boston, MA this past week. Devitte walked attendees through what he’s seen as the most pivotal moments in the built ecosystem and where he sees tends taking us in […]

ConTech Talks: Jon Pahl, VP of Construction, Nabholz

At the 2024 Construction Tech Conference we sat down with Jon Pahl, VP of Construction at Nabholz to talk all things construction tech. Watch the full video as he talks about some of the most exciting things happening at Nabholz and digs into why he thinks technology solutions are lagging […]

2024 Tokyo Summit: Productivity Through Technology

This panel hosted a discussion on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing jobsite productivity. We explored the latest advancements in automating tasks and optimizing resource flow, allowing for greater efficiency and precision in construction. Industry leaders shared insights into how these innovations are transforming workflows, overcoming labor challenges, and driving new […]

2024 Infrastructure Conference: Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, and Innovations in How We Move

This in-depth discussion centered on the future of transportation and mobility, where industry leaders  shared insights into the cutting-edge technologies reshaping our infrastructure. From integrating advanced mobility solutions to improving connectivity and efficiency, this panel covered the key trends driving change in transportation systems. Discover how these developments are setting […]