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2026 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report

March 19, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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

December 8, 2025

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

November 3, 2025

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

October 7, 2025

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

August 5, 2025

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 Preconstruction Top 50 List

March 18, 2026

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

February 25, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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

November 17, 2025

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 & […]

construction's top venture investors for 2025

2025 Venture Investors Top 50

November 5, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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 […]

News & Analysis

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Jobsite Automation Trends to Watch in 2024

Venture capital funding in the late 2010s fueled innovative autonomous solutions, which are now starting to hit job sites more widely. Automated jobsite solutions can enhance project team efficiency by reducing manual and repetitive tasks and leveraging data captured by the systems. Here are three key categories to pay attention […]

FBR-CRH Ventures Deal Signals Uptick in Adoption of Construction Robotics

Partnership to Propel Materials, Robotics Advancements In recent years, the construction sector has witnessed a profound transformation driven by technological innovations. Among these innovations, advancements in robotics and other machinery have emerged as game-changers, revolutionizing traditional construction practices and offering new possibilities for the materials subsector. From automated material handling […]

Startup Accelerator Formwork Labs Launches Third Cohort of Industry Innovators

Two years and two classes later, Formwork Labs – a collaborative accelerator project between Brick & Mortar Ventures and BuiltWorlds – is announcing its third class of participating startups & Industry Innovators. Selected from more than 70 startups, the five early-stage companies will have access to industry mentors and expert […]

2023 Venture East Conference Playlist

Unable to attend Venture East last November? We’ve got you covered with the playlist of panel recordings below. Click on the thumbnails to discover who spoke on which panel. DAY ONE Keynote: A Deeper Look into how Stanley Ventures Approaches Innovation Dina Routhier, President of Stanley Ventures, kicked off the […]

Venture West Keynote Preview: Prevailing Winds Have Shifted Once Again

Each year in the built world holds new opportunities for investors and founders to capitalize on recent trends in technology and innovation. In 2023, the BuiltWorlds Venture West Conference kicked off with an overview of construction technology’s historic opportunity for change. With more than a hint of optimism, the event launched […]

Why Autodesk’s Payapps Acquisition is a Critical Move in the Race Against Procore and Oracle

Last week, Autodesk announced an agreement to acquire Payapps for “global payment and compliance management.” With this move, Autodesk matches up with its primary construction sector competitors, Oracle and Procore, both of which have made similar acquisitions over the past several years to get into the workflows associated with managing […]

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Construction Tech Conference 2025 – The Preconstruction Playbook: Essential Steps for Project Efficiency

A successful construction project starts long before ground is broken. Discussing how early collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and innovative tools an optimize workflows, control costs, and improve project outcomes, this panel explored the essential steps of preconstruction. Industry experts provided real-world examples of and insights into best practices across all aspects […]

Climate-First Construction: Investing in Carbon, Codes, Circularity and Sustainability – Venture West 2026

From low-carbon materials and high-performance structural systems to retrofit platforms and circular solutions, climate is no longer a side theme—it is reshaping how assets are designed, upgraded, and financed across the built environment. This panel of experts spanning investors, founders, and corporate innovators focused on technologies that cut embodied carbon, […]

Matterhaul Demo Drop – Venture West 2026 Demo Day Winner

“Imagine it’s 5:30 in the morning and you’re pulling into the supply house parking lot so you can beat the rush,” Matterhaul Founder and CEO Shawn Razek said, setting the scene in his winning pitch at the Venture West Demo Day competition. “You get inside… but the counter sales rep […]

Keynote Fireside Chat With Brick & Mortar Ventures – Venture West 2026

BuiltWorlds’ 2026 Venture West kicked off with an engaging keynote fireside chat between Brick & Mortar Ventures Founder & Managing Director Darren Bechtel and General Partner Kaustubh Pandya, moderated by BuiltWorlds CEO Rosemarie Lipman. Nearly ten years on from Brick & Mortar’s founding, Bechtel reflected on how venture in AEC […]

Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – How Are Global Leaders Fostering Collaboration and Open Innovation in the Built World?

Collaboration and open innovation are becoming essential drivers of progress in the built world, breaking down silos to accelerate problem-solving and technological adoption. In this session, representatives from the BuiltWorlds Global Innovators List shared how they are forging cross-industry partnerships, building open ecosystems, and co-developing solutions that address shared challenges. […]

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Infrastructure Conference 2025 – Optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership of Roads, Bridges and Transportation Assets

This session examinee how improving data flow and interoperability across stakeholders can drive greater efficiency, security, and value in heavy civil and capital-intensive projects. Learn how leveraging field and equipment data, along with initiatives like Every Day Counts, is transforming roles, enhancing quality, and enabling incremental improvements throughout project lifecycles.