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Research Reports
2026 Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Generative AI has moved firmly into routine use across surveyed organizations, with 88% reporting at least moderate impact, though adoption skews toward execution and verification stages like construction/operations and QA rather than early-stage ideation. Early Concept & Feasibility technologies remain largely in the testing phase, with Test Fit […]
Q2 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 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Jobsite robotics adoption rose sharply in 2026, with some level of use up nearly 45% year-over-year and the pilot-only group nearly tripling, signaling growing awareness and willingness to test the technology. Fleet management adoption has grown more consistent, with regular use (excluding pilots) indicated by about two-thirds of […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2026 Building Tech Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Building Tech Top 50! The Building Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of survey data from the 2026 Building Tech Benchmarking Survey, direct […]
2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of survey data from the 2026 Field Solutions Survey […]
2026 Robotics Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Robotics Top 50 List! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2026 Equipment & Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
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 […]
Announcing the 2025 Investor Awards Finalists
After combing through nominations, weighing recommendations, and carefully evaluating publicly-available data, we are excited to announce the finalists for our 2025 Investor Awards program! BuiltWorlds’ Investor of the Year Awards were created and continue to serve as a platform to celebrate the investment leaders shaping the built environment. Through capital […]
Venture Deal Tracker: International Startups Lead Fundraising in Late 2025/Early 2026
As 2025 came to a close and 2026 began, it was startups from Singapore, the UK, and Egypt offering innovations in data centers, sustainable building materials and workforce management, respectively, that were among the highest profile raises in the global AEC industry. We take a closer look at the deals […]
40 AI-Driven AEC Solutions to Watch in 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the AEC industry at an unprecedented pace, with AI-driven solutions delivering intelligent insights, predictive analytics, and automation across nearly every stage of the project lifecycle. From design and planning to procurement, field management, and equipment, AI can help teams work faster, smarter, and more efficiently. This […]
AI in AEC 2025 Recap – Video Session Playlist
It will come as no surprise that artificial intelligence was one of the hottest topics of 2025 for professionals and businesses across industries. In only its second ever year, the 2025 BuiltWorlds AI/ML Conference sold out in February, precipitating the addition of the Munich AI Conference to the BuiltWorlds event […]
Industry at a Glance: Construction Gains Forward Momentum
Construction experienced a slight rebound to end out 2025, indicated by increases in construction employment and projected starts, according to the latest available data. While the publication of U.S. economic data continues to lag as a result of last year’s extended government shutdown, the numbers that are available give us […]
Venture Deal Tracker: Investors Target Efficiency
In the late 1960s, the productivity of U.S. construction workers started to drop. So far, it hasn’t stopped. This lagging productivity isn’t unique to the U.S., or even North America. It’s global. But while it’s a troubling trend for the AEC industry, it’s an opportunity for those in the venture […]
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Demo Drop: AAL Innovation
AAL Innovation CEO Adeline Chan pitched Hong Kong’s first AI consultancy created specifically for AEC and real estate at the 2025 Tokyo Global Summit. The startup curates AI solutions from around the world—especially from mainland China—aiming to bridge the fragmented AI supply to specific industry demand.
Smart Infrastructure & The Energy Transition – Paris Global Summit
Featuring speakers Corinne Bulota (Dassault Systèmes) and Glenn Sheedy (Laing O’Rourke), this session explored how smart infrastructure is reshaping the full energy ecosystem, from generation to consumption. Together, these industry leaders examined and offered actionable insights on the role of digital twins, IoT, and advanced analytics in developing and integrating […]
BuiltWorlds as the Backdrop: Integrating AI in AEC – Steve Frandsen, COO, ICON Builders
“We got involved with BuiltWorlds looking for opportunities to connect with other general contractors who specifically are working with technology and AI,” ICON Builders COO Steve Frandsen told us in an one-on-one interview at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference in Chicago, Ill. “What I like about it is that I’ve […]
Quick Wins, Lasting Change: Founders Showcasing AI’s Practical Power in Construction (Building Ventures Spotlight) – 2026 AI/ML Conference
Moderated by Mortenson Director of AI Brian Nahas, this panel gathered founders from pioneering construction tech companies to examine their experiences and thoughts regarding the AI overhaul. Using AI as an accessible tool, founders were able to implement meaningful improvements to address real world challenges and data security concerns.
Demo Drop: Licify
Judges of the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference Demo Day Competition got a firsthand look at where construction technologies and financial softwares are headed in Latin America during the Licify pitch, presented by the startup’s Founder & CEO Fernando Olloqui. Backed by Brick & Mortar Ventures and […]
European Green Deal Updates: The Race to 2050 – Paris Global Summit 2026
Industry leaders from Trimble, Cemex Ventures, Blue Auditor, and Cemvision dove into the latest regulatory updates from the European Green Deal and how the AECO industry is impacting the targets. Panelists discussed the practical implications for decarbonization and the strategic roadmap required to reach net-zero targets by 2050.