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Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

October 14, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction Macro Narrative: U.S. Construction Data Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Investment Trends by Stage Average Round Size Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Institutional Activity Fund Launches M&A/Exits Summary Introduction Venture activity across the built environment […]

2024 AI/ML Preparedness Introductory Research Report

September 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Preparedness INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding artificial intelligence and machine learning can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin on their AI journey. The BuiltWorlds’ AI/ML research track aims to provide an industry overview […]

2024 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report

September 10, 2024

Summary BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking program offers Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization and innovation. Since […]

Annual Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report

August 14, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization. Since its […]

Q2 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

July 15, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction Investment Trends by Stage Average Round Size Investment Trends by Country Investment Trends by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Institutional Activity Fund Launches M&A/Exits Summary Introduction If built world venture capital markets proved one thing in Q2 2024, it’s that we are […]

Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report

June 19, 2024

Summary The Benchmarking program offers BuiltWorld’s Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate Company members an opportunity to gauge their technology adoption against their peers so they can identify and prioritize the gaps in their technology stack they need to address to be a leading firm in terms of digitization. Since its […]

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Top Lists

2024 Global Innovators List (New)

December 19, 2024

Welcome to the fifth annual 2024 Global Innovators 75! A lot has changed in five years… Initiatives to unlock innovation within large companies, such as Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms, […]

2024 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List

November 14, 2024

The BuiltWorlds Adoption Leaders Top 50 List recognizes members who actively engage in the BuiltWorlds member network. These individuals exhibit a high level of interest in learning and participating in […]

2024 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Venture Investors

October 8, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Venture Investors 50! Since 2017, BuiltWorlds has tracked venture deals in the global construction and broader real estate ecosystem, annually spotlighting the 50 most active venture […]

2024 Offsite Construction Top 50

September 17, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Offsite Construction Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]

2024 Infrastructure Top 50

September 12, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Infrastructure Top 50! The Infrastructure 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 benchmarking survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]

2024 Tools & Equipment Top 50

September 5, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Tools and Equipment Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]

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2 Overarching Takeaways from VINCI’s recent LATAM-focused Reports

BuiltWorlds is excited to return to Miami for the 2023 Venture East Conference this November. Our comprehensive event is dedicated to covering global venture investing and venture capital insights within the realm of construction and emerging technologies in the build world. BuiltWorlds member, Leonard by VINCI, will be leading a […]

Is Construction Tech Approaching An Adoption Ceiling?

Despite the endless US construction tear (shown below), the ConTech space is feeling some growing pains as investors & innovators alike tighten their purse strings for what could be a long winter. Annualized US Construction Spending ($M) The US’s economic buoyancy in the face of the most aggressive rate hike […]

AROUND THE NETWORK: Procore & Trimble Release Q3 Financial Results

Procore Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights: Revenue was $248 million, an increase of 33% year-over-year. GAAP gross margin was 82% and non-GAAP gross margin was 86%. GAAP operating margin was (20%) and non-GAAP operating margin was 3%. Operating cash inflow for the third quarter […]

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AROUND THE NETWORK: Leonard presents the first study on Contech in Latin America

After an initial report on Contech in Europe, Leonard by Vinci is issuing a survey dedicated to innovative construction technologies (ConTech) in Latin America: “Contech LATAM”. Construction Tech (or Contech), the set of innovative technological solutions for the design, construction and maintenance of built structures, promises to radically transform the […]

NYC

Skyscrapers and Innovation: An Inside Look at NYC’s Role in the Development and Adoption of Built World Technology

BuiltWorlds will be participating in this year’s NYC Real Estate Tech Week, as a Core Event Holder in partnership with MetaProp. The event brings together thousands of leaders annually who are actively using, building, or investing in new technology to propel the real estate industry forward. As technological collaboration and […]

CEO Forum Presentation

AI and Change Management, the Focus of BuiltWorlds 2023 CEO Forum Meeting, Sets Stage for 2024

BuiltWorlds hosted the annual CEO Forum Meeting this April in Chicago, which was limited to 30 of the industry’s leading executives. This intimate event fostered a space for thought leader CEOs to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities occurring within the built world. With a focal point on peer-to-peer connections, […]

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Analyst Calls & Videos

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What Our Customers Say

As 2024 winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible feedback we’ve received from our community throughout the year. Your insights and experiences with BuiltWorlds have fueled our passion to deliver even more in 2025. With a lineup of exciting new events alongside beloved classics, we’re gearing […]

Demo Drop: PVFARM

  PVFARM is a web-based platform that streamlines the design and optimization of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Founded in 2021 and based in Newport Beach, California, the company focuses on automating the layout and grading processes for large-scale solar installations, enabling engineers and contractors to make informed decisions and […]

Demo Drop: Building Swell

Building Swell is a forward-thinking modular construction company redefining how spaces are built. Specializing in innovative, sustainable, and efficient building solutions, Building Swell delivers high-quality modular structures designed to meet the unique needs of businesses and communities. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and streamlined processes, they provide cost-effective and customizable […]

Audree Grubesic speaking at BuiltWorlds' Offsite Construction Conference

2024 Offsite Panel: The Modular Innovation Curve: How to Move Fast and Not Break Things

The modular construction revolution is reshaping how the industry delivers projects, promising faster timelines, higher quality, and increased efficiency. But how can companies innovate quickly without compromising stability, safety, or long-term success? This session explored the modular innovation curve, offering actionable strategies for adopting modular methods while maintaining operational integrity. […]

2024 Offsite Conference: Case Study – Perkins&Will x Turner Construction

Timeless façade design not only integrates seamlessly within a given context, but considers vital sustainability strategies such as the use of low-carbon materials, enhanced solar protection, thermal comfort, and natural ventilation. The LEED Platinum DCPL Southwest Library is a unique dowel-laminated mass timber structure with a distinctive folded roof and […]

2024 Offsite Construction Conference Demo Drop: BotBuilt

BotBuilt is a construction technology company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in automating home building through advanced robotics and software solutions. Their mission is to make construction better, faster, safer, more sustainable, and more affordable by digitizing building plans and utilizing robots to assemble house components with exceptional precision.