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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 […]

2024 Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report

May 15, 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 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, […]

2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List

June 27, 2024

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, […]

News & Analysis

Articles & Feature Stories that cover the latest news & trending topics
Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Architecture Must Adapt, or Else

As AIA’s annual show arrives in Atlanta, spend a few moments with Perkins +
Will design principal Eva Maddox, a mover and shaker with a heart and
conscience. Hard Hat Hub recently chatted with her about what the
profession needs most today. 

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Tech, Real Estate, Food, All We Need Is You!

What’s next for BuiltWorlds? On May 14, Chicago’s fast-growing
super-collider of ideas will host an all-star panel of experts discussing
how technology is completely changing the real estate market before our
very eyes.

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Meet Mortenson’s Virtual Maestro

As Star Trek fans know well, anyone named “Khan!” is not to be trifled
with. The same holds true in VDC circles, where a much more benevolent Khan
is leading one of the nation’s largest teams of virtual builders.

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

BW Sessions: Crowdkeep, in real time

Crowdkeep doesn’t want your employees to work harder, just smarter. Based
in DC, they design technology that can improve the speed and accuracy of
virtually any business. BuiltWorlds sat down with Crowdkeep’s Derek
Nickerson to learn more.

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Innovate in Incremental Steps, Not Giant Leaps

Most innovation sneaks up on us a little bit at a time. Eureka! moments are
exceedingly rare and drastic change almost never happens overnight. By
definition, evolution is a process, writes Arup’s Malcolm Turpin.

Older BuiltWorlds Articles

Judgment rendered: Congrats MEP Ally!

Unmanned airships, 3D printer marketplaces, digital instruction manuals,
polarized glass shades, and a one-stop shop for leftover jobsite materials
usually don’t have anything in common.  On BuiltWorlds’ initial Judgment
Night pitch event, they did.  Five companies from across the U.S. squared
off in a startup battle royale and there could only be one winner.

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Analyst Calls & Videos

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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 […]

ConTech Talks: David Gaw, Chief Strategy Officer & Founder, Sensera Systems

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 […]