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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 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 […]
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, […]
Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans
The Windy City is still shaking. Techweek Chicago blew through town June
20-28 and transformed the eighth floor of the majestic Merchandise Mart
into a futuristic forum for thousands seeking a preview of what will emerge
next.
Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house
More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators,
students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds
on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner
event since the AEC Hackathon in March.
Virtual Valhalla Speeds New Vikings Stadium
When the Minnesota Vikings’ shimmering new U.S. Bank Stadium opens in 2016,
the team and its hardy fans hope the $1-billion facility will capture the
best of both worlds: an indoor stadium with an outdoor feel. Right now,
that magic, and more, is being achieved virtually.
Ozinga owes it all to dad, and his dad, and…
In an era of corporate conglomerates, construction still has more than its
share of family-owned businesses. Chicago boasts long-standing firms like
Pepper, Walsh, McHugh, and Graycor, all still led by members of the
founding families. This Fathers’ Day tribute comes from one such grateful
heir.
Timing just right for ‘Robots to the Rescue’
Think all this talk of drones and unmanned vehicles is overblown? Then
just glance at the Google News search results for the term “unmanned
vehicles”. Then book your safe passage to our big event next Tuesday,
Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.
Autodesk, Urban GIS deliver for developers
Developers, coders, architectural drafters, VDC directors,
and technologists were among those gathered this week for ‘Developers
Unite’. Most came away enthused by the spirit of collaboration
and opportunity in evidence on stage.
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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 […]