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Research Reports
2026 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Demand for real-time visibility is a common thread across every category. Progress tracking, site visualization, and equipment and workforce visibility consistently ranked among the top use cases and motivations across every solution category, suggesting that while jobsites are more instrumented than ever, converting that data into timely, actionable […]
Q1 2026 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 Built […]
2026 Annual Project Software Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Core project software is now a baseline expectation across AEC firms, with document management illustrating how deeply embedded these tools have become in daily workflows. In 2026, 87% of organizations report using document management solutions on every project, up from 44% three years ago, highlighting a significant shift […]
2025 Venture & Investment Annual Highlights
Table of Contents Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech Built Environment Tech Mergers and Acquisitions Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Venture activity in the built environment technology space saw […]
2026 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Across all surveyed preconstruction technology categories, a clear maturation cycle is evident. Tools that were heavily in pilot phases in 2025, particularly planning-focused solutions like estimating and scheduling, have largely transitioned to full deployment in 2026. Administrative and supporting workflows are growing more slowly, with adoption still far […]
Q4 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 […]
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Top Lists
2026 Field Solutions Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Field Solutions Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
6th Annual Global Innovators 50
The 2023 BuiltWorlds Maverick Awards winners highlights 50 individuals who have acted as trendsetters and innovators in the built world, from architects and engineers to contractors, technologists, influencers, entrepreneurs, and urban designers.
2026 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Project Software Top 50 List! The Project Software Top 50 List was primarily derived from insights gathered in our 2026 Project Software Benchmarking Survey, with additional […]
2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List! The Preconstruction Top 50 List was derived from a combination of 2026 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]
2026 Mavericks 50 List
The 2023 BuiltWorlds Maverick Awards winners highlights 50 individuals who have acted as trendsetters and innovators in the built world, from architects and engineers to contractors, technologists, influencers, entrepreneurs, and urban designers.
2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! This list spotlights the most significant publicly announced venture capital deals accelerating technology adoption across the built environment. It […]
You be the judge: Threader by MEP Ally
Every project ends with at least some materials and equipment left over.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors traditionally operate on
the thinnest margins, so they need to make every dollar count. Threader is
a mobile application designed and built by MEP Ally that combines an
internal inventory tracking tool to help subs support each other, avoid
restocking charges and maximize value. It’s Earth Week so let’s reduce,
reuse, and recycle!.
Bio-what? Biophilia’s impact on architecture and design
It’s Earth Week, so what better time to look at how biophilia is
influencing design? No, not Bjork’s last album. Biophilia is the love of
life, so it rests on the notion that humans innately respond positively to
nature and the outdoors. Yet we spend 90% of our time indoors. VOA’s Susan
Heinking suggests how the built environment can help.
Judgment Night: Where Ideas Collide!
The lineups are set. The judges are ironing their robes. And our disruptors
are practicing their presentations. All that is needed is you. You in?
BW Sessions: NuCurrent
Wireless charging startup NuCurrent was founded in 2009 as a fix
for implanted medical devices. Three years later, the Chicago tech
design firm pivoted toward consumer electronics. In December, it signed a
deal with a local manufacturing partner that will help bring the tech to a
job site near you.
Six Trends Shaping Construction Software Solutions
Software tends to evolve in stride with enterprise IT, with sector
leaders interpreting overarching trends in a way that benefits their unique
goals. Enterprise resource planning solutions benchmark progress in
that realm. CMiC’s Bassem Hamdy here offers his own interpretations.
UI Labs launches CityWorks urban incubator
UI LABS has launched CityWorks, a consortium of public and private heavy
hitters aiming to create a global hub of infrastructure innovation. Created
in collaboration with the City of Chicago, local universities and civic
partners, CityWorks’ founding members also
include Microsoft, Accenture, ComEd, and Siemens.
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From Networking to Acquisition The Document Crunch Success Story – Chicago Global Summit 2026
Following the news of Trimble’s acquisition of AI-powered risk reduction startup Document Crunch, a group of key players gathered at the Chicago Global Summit to break down the Document Crunch success story. Document Crunch CEO Josh Levy walked attendees through the startup’s early history, including how he connected with early […]
The Data Center Boom – AI/ML Conference 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for hyperscale and edge data centers is reaching unprecedented levels. This panel brought together leaders from the data center space to explore the why behind data centers, specifically how design, construction, and operations are evolving to meet the compute needs of the future. Speakers […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – Future Workforce: The Sector’s Transition for its Workforce
As the AECO sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting market demands, its workforce faces unprecedented change. This panel brought together industry leaders and major global contractors to explore how the industry can navigate reskilling, talent retention, and evolving roles in light of new technologies. Industry experts […]
Paris Global Summit 2026 Demo Day Winner: Birdsview
“Superman is probably the most known superhero that can see through concrete,” said Birdsview Business Developer Andreas Persson in the opening of his winning pitch at the BuiltWorlds Demo Day Competition hosted by Leonard during the Paris Global Summit. “If that’s what’s defining a superhero, then Birdsview can let everybody […]
Demo Drop: Tikal
Christian Guerrero, CEO of Tikal, pitched the company at the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference in Chicago, Ill.
The State of Global AEC Tech: Keynote Presentation by NVIDIA’s Sean Young — Paris Global Summit 2026
We kicked off the 2026 Paris Global Summit with a high-level overview of the digital transformation sweeping the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. Nvidia Head of AEC Sean Young led attendees through current adoption trends, emerging technological clusters, and how global markets are shifting toward a data-driven built environment.