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Research Reports
2026 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Jobsite robotics adoption rose sharply in 2026, with some level of use up nearly 45% year-over-year and the pilot-only group nearly tripling, signaling growing awareness and willingness to test the technology. Fleet management adoption has grown more consistent, with regular use (excluding pilots) indicated by about two-thirds of […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of survey data from the 2026 Field Solutions Survey […]
2026 Robotics Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Robotics Top 50 List! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2026 Equipment & Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next Event: Tech Takes on Real Estate
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.
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Cutting Through the Noise: How Will AI Influence Existing Workflows? – 2026 AI/ML Conference
As AI tools proliferate across design, construction, and operations, the critical question shifts from what AI can do to how AI actually reshapes how we work. This session spotlighted real-world workflow transformations, how AI is being embedded into planning, modeling, handover, and field execution, and examined the practical implications for […]
Exploring the Circular Economy – BuiltWorlds Conversations
Principles of the circular economy, in many ways, seem like a perfect fit for construction, as the industry generates more than 2 billion tons of waste annually—a considerable amount of which is feasibly reusable. Yet, we’ve been slow to adopt. This BuiltWorlds Conversations episode digs into what exactly the circular […]
The Contractor’s Edge: How Builders Are Becoming Tech Companies – Venture West 2026
Leading contractors are no longer just technology buyers; they are building their own innovation engines. From internal product teams, R&D groups, and digital divisions to venture arms, accelerators, and JV labs, progressive builders are turning jobsite pain points into scalable products, data platforms, and new revenue lines. This session featured […]
Closing the Loop: Data-Driven Handover and the Future of Digital Commissioning – Construction Tech Conference 2026
This lightning round from the 2026 Construction Tech Conference in Chicago, Ill., analyzed the shift from reactive task-tracking to integrated digital lifecycles, exploring how leaders are utilizing automated commissioning workflows and “as-built” digital twins to transform handover into a strategic competitive advantage. Led by Peter Turek (CBRE | Turner Townsend) […]
Demo Drop: Kairos
Kairos Chief Growth Officer Davin Gastwirth pitched the patented water leak detection and control solution at the 2025 Tokyo Global Summit Demo Day Competition. The company, founded in 2019, aims to prevent insurance claims by stopping water damage before it becomes a problem using advanced wireless sensors and smart water […]
Demo Drop: Neuroject
Neuroject aims to build a common data language for construction, providing a platform where fragmented data becomes strong support for traceable, informed decisions. Founder Brian Taammoli pitched the Copenhagen-based startup during the Paris Global Summit Demo Day competition, giving our panel of judges and industry audience a glimpse of the […]