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Research Reports
Q3 2025 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
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 […]
2025 Annual AI 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 nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This report provides a holistic overview of the current state of AI […]
Q2 2025 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
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 […]
2025 Annual Equipment & Robotics 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 nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This annual report explores how developments in equipment, machinery, and related technologies […]
2025 Annual Field Solutions 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 Field Solutions Benchmarking Report delves into six areas of field technologies, each […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2025 Venture Investors Top 50
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Investors-a showcase of the venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) firms actively shaping technology in construction and real estate. BuiltWorlds has spent […]
2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50! The Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Infrastructure Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions and Equipment & Robotics […]
2025 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions Survey data, direct industry research, […]
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 […]
Fab 50 VR options for the AEC space
VR has come a long way from its novelty days in shopping malls 20
years ago. Flash forward to today where vendors are flooding the AEC
industry with a smorgasbord of VR options. Here, VIATechnik takes a snap
shot of current options to help us all keep track.
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.
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Two Sides of the Same Venture Coin: Exploring Investing’s Best Practices Through the Investor and Founder Lenses (BuiltWorlds Conversations)
In the lead up to the highly anticipated Venture East 2025, we sat down with investors and founders alike to get their insights on investing’s best practices. What makes a pitch appealing or a partnership work, or should you ask for in a deal or avoid? We got differing (or […]
Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference 2025: From Source to Site: Navigating Supply Chain & Procurement Challenges in AEC
From raw materials to finished projects, the AEC industry faces complex supply chain and procurement challenges that impact cost, timelines and sustainability. This panel included industry experts who discussed strategies for navigating disruptions, improving material sourcing, and leveraging technology to enhance transparency and efficiency. Topics included resilient procurement practices, digital […]
Construction Tech Conference 2025 – Risk & InsurTech’s Impact in Construction: Leveraging Innovation for a Competitive Advantage
This session, moderated by Power Construction Company’s Patrick Duggan, explored how emerging risk management and insurance tech solutions are reshaping risk management in construction, creating powerful incentives for innovation across the AEC industry. Panelists from Gallagher, Insight Risk Technologies, and Shepherd discussed how forward-thinking contractors are leveraging technology to unlock […]
Tokyo Global Summit – Obayashi Corporation Highlight: Robotics in AEC
Leadership from Obayashi Corporation and its partners gathered on this panel to discuss how to advance efficiency and labor-saving measures in the construction industry through robotics. Panelists explored the crucial mindset shift and processed changes among users who effectively utilize such technologies, as well as other topics including efforts to […]
Demo Drop: Kaya AI
Kaya AI Co-Founder and CEO Ojonimi Bako pitched his company, Kaya AI, at the 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition. Judges and audience members were impressed with the AI-powered solution that aims to streamline every phase of construction to keep projects on track and under control. Attendees were even given […]