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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 […]
C-Suite Corner: Q&A with Textura’s Patrick Allin
BuiltWorlds recently had the opportunity to speak with the Chairman & CEO
of Textura Corp., a 10-year-old, Deerfield, IL-based provider of
cloud-based collaboration and productivity solutions. The company’s
phenomenal growth in the last few years is evidence that its paperless
ethos is catching on.
Trumpeting a Smarter Way to Collaborate
The SmartUse Value Proposition, In 5 Sentences
Wellness at the intersection of medicine + design
In a recent symposium hosted by Perkins+Will, experts in Health Sciences
and Education gathered for a deep dive into the evolving world of medical
education, allied health/science fields, and their effect on modern design
and construction.
Our first ‘Speak & Connect’ hits it out of the park!
Thanks so much to everyone who attended our first-ever ‘Speak & Connect’
event on Nov. 6. We definitely feel the momentum building here at
BuiltWorlds and the electricity that arrived with you all that evening is
still illuminating our offices today.
From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities, Mapping Digital DNA
If Big, Infinite Data is a key for cities evolving into Smart Cities, then
a question arises as to the hierarchy of data prioritization. In other
words, where does a city start?
Jury honors 25 ‘inspiring’ Bentley projects at London conference
An international jury of 33 industry experts selected this year’s crop of
top tech uses in the field.
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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 […]
Buildings Conference 2025 – Operational Innovations for Cost-Effective Buildings
As building owners and operators face increasing cost pressures, innovative operational strategies are transforming how buildings are designed, managed, and optimized for efficiency. This panel explored cutting-edge solutions that enhance building performance while reducing costs. Key topics included unified building operating systems, energy optimization strategies, and the role of smart […]
Demo Drop: Nanotherm
Former CEO Andy Dickson pitched Nanotherm in front of our panel of judges at the 2025 Construction Tech Conference, showcasing the solution’s nanotechnology that is utilized to make an energy-efficient, cost-effective, lightweight thermal film or paint. Using the film or paint, Nanotherm aims to allow EV batteries to remain at […]