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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 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, […]
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.
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.
Top 4 Handheld 3D Scanners
With both 3D handheld and just scanners, in general, currently have
a breakthrough year, we had to catch up with our friend and resident
authority on the subject, 3D Imaging Specialist and Industrial Engineer
at Studio MGI Christopher Wilkes for a well needed brain picking session.
Check out the handheld scanners that most interested him.
Virtual solutions, real concerns engage experts
The Chicago Building Congress’s first-ever program focused exclusively on
tech was held over lunch last week at the Union League Club downtown.
Optimizing the Process: CBC’s Virtual Construction Panel drew more than
170 guests and offered varying expert perspectives from virtually every
team tier.
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Design: Achieving Mass Customization – Offsite Construction Conference 2025
This panel from the 2025 Offsite Construction Conference explored how the modular/offsite construction industry can hit the sweet spot between mass production and high-level customization, enabling efficient scale without sacrificing design uniqueness. Panelists discussed strategies such as productization, digital twins, parametric & generative design, and component modularization that allow repeatable […]
Construction Tech 2026 Demo Day Winner: Cosmic Robotics
Cosmic Robotics Co-Founder and CTO Lewis Jones pitched the construction robotics startup to a panel of judges made up of industry leaders and investors at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference Demo Day. Cosmic Robotics took home the top prize at the BuiltWorlds signature pitch competition, impressing judges with its physical […]
Construction Tech 2026 Keynote Presentation by FlatironDragados’ Chief Innovation Officer Alicia Lopez
FlatironDragados Chief Innovation Officer and SVP of Digital & Design Alicia Lopez kicked off the 2026 Construction Tech Conference, delivering a keynote presentation titled “The New Blueprint: Unifying Human Ingenuity and Intelligent Architecture for the Future of Construction.” Her address looked beyond the software, hardware, and data to the heart […]
BuiltWorlds CEO Rosemarie Lipman Featured on Bricks & Bytes Podcast
Bricks & Bytes hosted a live podcast recording at our day at the Leonard innovation campus during last month’s Paris Global Summit. BuiltWorlds CEO Rosemarie Lipman joined hosts Owen Drury and Martin Piekarz to discuss a bit about BuiltWorlds, collaboration between Big Tech and the startup ecosystem, and incentives for […]
Demo Drop: Helonic (formerly Articulate)
Helonic (formerly Articulate) CEO Milind Sagaram pitched the Y Combinator-backed startup that aims to provide an AI-powered platform that analyzes construction drawings, catch design errors, and automate tedious communication processes. The platform integrates with major industry tools, including Procore, Bluebeam and Autodesk, running automatically to help construction contractors eliminate delays, […]
Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Maximizing Digital Project Delivery: Transforming Infrastructure Through Connectivity and Automation
This session explored how adopting connected, open-data systems and mobile technologies can eliminate inefficiencies, enhance governance, and empower real-time decision-making. Attendees learned how organizations are scaling innovation through phased implementation, while also successfully navigating digital transformation with effective change management and stakeholder engagement.