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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 […]
WOC brings the heat, generates sparks, high hopes
Our own Josh Simons this month managed to escape the cold to attend the
bustling World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. What he encountered there
should warm all our hearts…
Voila! Burgeoning Bentley adds French 3D software firm
“With Bentley’s acquisition of Acute3D, we can look forward to seeing more
innovative uses of what they call ‘reality modeling’ in infrastructure
projects as well as a convergence of technology that will yield tremendous
benefits for consulting engineers, constructors, and the owners of
infrastructure assets.”
Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions
General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100
other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who
flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI’s ‘Smart Helmet’ and IrisVR’s 3D
headset.
VR Night a success, virtual, real, all kinds
VR Night this week became more than a tuneup for Demo Night, as members of
VR Chicago visited BuiltWorlds to try out new Augmented Reality headsets
and listen to presentations from IrisVR and virtual guest Damon Hernandez.
Gathering Clouds Hold Silver Linings for Project Teams
In less than three years, Houston-based Assemble Systems has compiled a
big-name customer list. Contractors are drawn to the firm’s cloud platform
that keeps project team members on the same page, says CEO Howard Davis.
Reality capture drives value, point by point
Reality capture brings exponential value to your project, whatever the
scope. When technology allows us to improve our current process, we are
able to provide higher value for our partners and customers.
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Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Elevating Airport Rebuilds: Integrating Design, Planning, and Multimodal Connectivity
This session explored how digital technologies and stakeholder alignment are transforming airport and multimodal transportation infrastructure projects. Attendees learned how integrating air, rail, road, and transit systems improves efficiency, while modeling and planning tools reduce risk, validate performance, and support better lifecycle management, discovering strategies to enhance coordination across complex […]
Blueprints for the Buy Side: How Strategic Acquirers Are Shaping the Future of ConTech M&A – Venture West 2026
As construction technology matures, corporate M&A has become the dominant exit path and a key lever for building horizontal platforms across the project lifecycle. This session featured Scott Roth of Alliant Partners alongside senior leaders from major strategic acquirers including leading OEMs, general contractors, and diversified software providers to unpack […]
Demo Drop: Karmen
Karmen CEO Jonas Ebrahimi pitched the AI-enabled solution at the 2026 AI/ML Conference. The scheduling software purpose-built for construction aims to save contractors time and avoid potential delays by building baseline schedules from project documents and updating them as projects progress. Information gathered from previous projects and uploads—including multi-hundred page […]
Developing an Investable Offsite Technology – Offsite Construction Conference 2025
This session explored what it takes to develop offsite and modular technologies that attract serious investment and deliver measurable impact in the built environment. Panelists gathered to share perspectives on how startups and innovators can bridge the gap between promising ideas and scalable, investable solutions. Entrepreneurs walked away with insights […]
When Precision Meets Speed: How Japan and the West Build Smarter Together – Tokyo Global Summit 2025
Leadership from DAITEC and Trusstor met to discuss how their partnership blends Japanese and Western technologies and best practices, offering insights into new opportunities for smarter building practices in Japan and across the global construction industry.
Demo Drop: Hardline
Hardline Co-Founder and CEO Alena Tuttle pitched the AI-powered voice capturing solution at the 2026 Venture West in San Francisco, Calif. Judges were impressed with the startup which aims to bridge the gap between the field and office by transcribing jobsite calls and conversations in both English and Spanish. The […]