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Research Reports
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 […]
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 […]
2025 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, designed to help built world innovation teams and professionals learn, measure, and inform decision making as it relates to technology solutions, research, development, and strategy across nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This annual report examines how offsite construction continues […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
2025 Offsite Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Offsite Top 50 List! The Offsite 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
One on One with IrisVR’s Founder, Shane Scranton
IrisVR’s founder, Shane Scranton, recently sat down with Burnham Works to
talk about his new product and how it will shape the future of
architectural renderings and the 3D marketplace.
Key Takeaways from the Lean Construction in Practice Conversation
Representatives in attendance derived from a myriad of industry
backgrounds,including general contractors, trade contractors, designers,
engineers, technology entrepreneurs and legal consultants. However, despite
the vast breadth of industry fields,all arrived to hear one topic: Lean
Construction in Practice.
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Implementing AI in Planning & Design: Managing Risk & Quality – 2026 AI/ML Conference
In this forward-looking session, industry leaders explored how AI is reshaping planning and design, and how firms can manage the attendant risks while safeguarding quality. Speakers from EnTech Engineering, Autodesk, The Falcon Group, and mbue unpacked proven strategies for embedding AI responsibly into workflows, ensuring trust, traceability and alignment with […]
Safety in Construction: Construction Tech Research Track Virtual Working Group
Approximately 1,000 construction workers die from an occupational injury every year. The industry is also overrepresented in suicide and overdose deaths. This virtual working group session, led by leaders from The Center for Construction Research and Training, detailed current injury trends and freely available resources for organizations to address safety […]
Demo Drop: LexLabs
Lexlabs is redefining construction field operations by transforming project data into intelligent, real-time actions. The AI-powered platform aims to autonomously coordinate across the entire construction value chain, proactively analyze risks, manage and mitigate delays, and execute critical workflows on behalf of project managers. Co-Founder and CEO Nitin Mathur pitched the […]
From Seed to Scale: Proven Strategies From Seasoned Founders – Venture West 2026
How do startups successfully scale from early traction to sustainable growth and market leadership? This interactive session brought together executives from growth-stage companies who have navigated the challenges of rapid expansion. Panelists from Track3D, CALMFLOOR, Roger, Primepoint, and Juno Technology shared firsthand perspectives on building strong teams, refining go-to-market strategies, […]
Demo Drop: blic
BLIC CEO Thomas Mourand presented the company at the 2025 Paris Summit Demo Day Competition, impressing the judges panel and packed audience with the company’s range of easy-to-install and easy-to-use operational boxes that aim to provide greater flexibility, convenience, and efficiency in work management and organization. The BuiltWorlds signature Demo […]
Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Building for the Long Haul: Analyzing Advanced Materials and Sensing for Resilient Systems
This session highlighted advancements in materials science that are redefining infrastructure durability and sustainability. Industry experts explained how innovative materials—like high-performance concrete, recycled plastics, and geopolymer alternatives—are extending asset lifespans and lowering environmental impact. Attendees discovered how embedded sensors and responsive materials are enabling real-time monitoring and adaptive responses to […]