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Research Reports
2025 Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report delves into five essential areas of […]
2025 Annual Sustainable Jobsites Benchmark Report
Overview This is the third 2025 benchmarking report built as a part of the BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, the purpose-built tool that BuiltWorlds has developed to bring together innovators, technologists and providers to learn, understand the market, and drive the industry forward. The Sustainable Jobsites Benchmarking Report will delve into […]
2025 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report delves into six essential areas of the preconstruction phase, […]
2025 Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is the premier industry tool purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report dives deep into four major planning and design […]
2024 Annual Venture & Investments Report
Table of Contents Introduction Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Macro Landscape U.S. Construction Spending European Construction Volume Interest Rates Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by City Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech AI/ML […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2025 Project Software Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Project Software Top 50! The Project Software Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50
Welcome to the 2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50, derived from a combination of the 2025 Sustainable Jobsite Survey responses, direct industry research, member conversations and feedback, and case studies. The […]
2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List! The Preconstruction 50 List was derived from a combination of BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Preconstruction Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]
2025 Building Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Building Tech Top 50! The Building Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Building Tech Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! The list highlights the top publicly disclosed private capital deals driving technology adoption in the built environment: venture capital […]
2024 Global Innovators 75
Welcome to the fifth annual 2024 Global Innovators 75! A lot has changed in five years… Initiatives to unlock innovation within large companies, such as Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms, […]
Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions
General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100
other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who
flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI’s ‘Smart Helmet’ and IrisVR’s 3D
headset.
VR Night a success, virtual, real, all kinds
VR Night this week became more than a tuneup for Demo Night, as members of
VR Chicago visited BuiltWorlds to try out new Augmented Reality headsets
and listen to presentations from IrisVR and virtual guest Damon Hernandez.
Gathering Clouds Hold Silver Linings for Project Teams
In less than three years, Houston-based Assemble Systems has compiled a
big-name customer list. Contractors are drawn to the firm’s cloud platform
that keeps project team members on the same page, says CEO Howard Davis.
Reality capture drives value, point by point
Reality capture brings exponential value to your project, whatever the
scope. When technology allows us to improve our current process, we are
able to provide higher value for our partners and customers.
Growing its global mix, Chicago tech incubator adds Brazilian startup
Recently named the world’s #1 emerging tech park, the University
Technology Park at the Illinois Institute of Technology is adding yet again
to its growing team of global problem-solvers.
Leaving the tried and true to ‘engage’ a higher calling
Lean but not mean, Chicago startup Engage Civil is not only looking to
reinvent the engineering profession, but owner Kelsey Taylor wants to
elevate the industry, as well. Some may say that he’s a dreamer, but…
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Venture West Demo Winner: ECOR Global
ECOR Global converts agricultural and urban waste into sustainable building materials. Rescuing and up-cycling cellulose waste fibers into new durable products, ECOR has produced a commercially viable, high-performance eco panel that contains no toxins and is fully recyclable. Watch ECOR Global CEO Jay Potter’s winning pitch from the 2025 Venture […]
4.23.25 Analyst Call – Project Software II: Document Intelligence
The ability to efficiently extract, analyze, and manage information from vast volumes of documents is critical for compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. This analyst call explored how AI-powered document intelligence is transforming the way firms handle contracts, regulatory requirements, and project documentation. Attendees heard from three industry leaders—InEight, Egnyte […]
2024 Construction Tech Conference: Lessons Learned – Precogs
Did you know research shows more than 40% of an AEC worker’s knowledge is known only to them? This one statistic is a root cause to so many issues our businesses face today: inefficient and costly role transitions; day-to day information inaccessibility delays; avoidable rework and errors; ballooning project risk; […]
2025 AI/ML Conference: AI’s Impact in the Field, Scaling at Suffolk
Dr. Sarah Buchner, Kelsey Gauger, and a Suffolk power user discuss Trunk Tools and Suffolk Construction’s recently signed enterprise agreement, and how Suffolk is approaching AI across its jobsites in partnership with Trunk Tools. Speakers: Brandon Ramsey, Trunk Tools (moderator) Dr. Sarah Buchner, Trunk Tools Kelsey Gauger, Suffolk Construction Joseph […]
2025 AI/ML Conference: A Strategic Conversation on Data and AI Implementation
As data and AI continue to redefine the AEC industry, leaders are faced with exciting possibilities and complex challenges. This panel explored the strategic impact of data and AI on project workflows, supply chain management, and decision-making. Rather than focusing solely on specific use cases, our guests dived into the […]
2024 Toronto Summit: Building Tech & Sustainability: Technology Shaping the Future
As sustainability, green building, and the ultimate operation of our physical assets continue to garner more attention, it is important to understand the processes and technologies available to meet the growing demands of owners and occupants. Panelists discussed how we can effectively plan and design our buildings and infrastructure to […]