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Research Reports
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 […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
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, […]
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, […]
Urban lessons offer second chance at natural harmony
The industrial city evolved in opposition to nature. But today, as existing
infrastructure requires replacement and demographics predict a crowded
urban future, we now have the opportunity to create a city in harmony with
nature. Here, architect Peter Ellis previews his June 4 talk at BW
on “Restructuring American Cities”.
Tech, Real Estate merge, promise virtual possibilities
The real estate community converged on BuiltWorlds last week, and while
some in the audience apparently fear losing their jobs to robots, most
expressed excitement about the way technology is transforming their very
traditional world.
BIM Mandate Puts Brits on Collaborative Frontier
Britain’s 2016 mandate for using building information modeling on all large
government projects is fast approaching. Is the UK ready? Once implemented
and accepted, BIM could become the international translator for AEC
technologies.
Construction Drones:Eyes in the Sky Climb as Temporary Regulations Near
Unmanned aerial systems are fast-becoming a viable tool for more project
stakeholders. This spring, as new federal legislation is introduced for
limited drone use, we look at the market and chat with contractor Graycor
about its successful experiences in Arizona.
Cities Anew: Peter Ellis Nears, Much More to Come
On June 4, BuiltWorlds will make a major announcement after a fascinating
evening charrette with international urban planner Peter Ellis. He will
discuss his experience designing an entire city in India and its
applications to the sustainable re-imagining of America’s
aging metropolises.
Daqri deal: Smart + Art
If the left side of the brain is truly the source of artistic creativity,
the analytical minds behind DAQRI’s Smart Helmet now want you to know that
they’ve got that covered, too.
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9.18.24 Analyst Call -Offsite Construction III: Panelized Prefabrication
This was the third Offsite Construction Analyst Call of the year where we discussed panelized prefabrication. Panelized construction refers to a form of offsite construction that contractors use to streamline project schedules and reduce waste. Panelized prefab refers to the offsite creation of structural elements or components of a building, […]
ConTech Talks: Alana Spencer, VP of Sustainability, Clayco
Alana Spencer was recently brought on as Clayco’s VP of Sustainability. We had the opportunity to sit down with her at the 2024 Construction Tech Conference and have a discussion around how Clayco is moving their sustainability initiatives forward and where she sees various types of technologies fitting into the […]
2024 Toronto Summit: Applications for AI in AEC
As the AEC industry continues to warm up to the role of AI at the enterprise level, stakeholders discuss the best practices for leveraging the technology. A dominant use case for AI has yet to emerge, but the value-add is promising if corporates use the technology properly, which is easier […]
2024 Toronto Summit Demo Day Winner: Carbicrete
CarbiCrete is a Montreal-based carbon removal technology company that is developing innovative, low-cost building solutions that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Watch as Chris Stern, Co-founder of CarbiCrete delivers the winning pitch at the 2024 Toronto Summit to our panel of judges. Are you startup interested in […]
Demo Drop: PinPoint Analytics
PinPoint Analytics is using AI to make the project estimating process quicker and more accurate. Leveraging thousands of data points, their solution can help customers understand the true cost around their construction projects in terms of labor, materials, equipment rentals, and geography. Their customer dashboard makes it even easier to […]