Research Reports
Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
5 Companies Making Major Waves in Venture Growth: A Look Back at 2022 Building Tech 50
With a turbulent economy and potential for an economic downturn, the AEC industry has responded with resilient solutions while remaining cautious about their prospects. While the outlook for 2023 is uncertain, companies within the built world remain hopeful that they will be able to adapt and emerge stronger from any […]
State of the Publicly Traded Built World: Procore & Trimble Report Q1 Results
The publicly traded innovators of the built environment have begun releasing Q1 earnings and initial results seemed to reinforce the notion of secular industry adoption despite mounting macroeconomic uncertainties. Trimble (TRMB) and Procore (PCOR) were first up to bat in this pivotal Spring earnings season when they reported last Wednesday […]
Pre-Construction Software Market: Looking Beyond Autodesk and Oracle
As the built world continues to evolve and grow, contractors have begun to offer more sophisticated approaches to one of the most critical phases of the construction and building lifecycle-Preconstruction. BuiltWorlds breaks down the Preconstruction Process and its usage into six tech specialty areas including bid management/prequalification, project modeling & […]
AI Disrupts AEC Landscape: The Impending Data Wars and Job Losses
The monumental popularity of ChatGPT has caused a stir within the AEC industry, along with the rest of the world too. Long-standing efforts to automate complex processes within the industry, from planning to construction, have been given a huge push forward because of the success of ChatGPT and other similar […]
AROUND THE NETWORK: Suffolk Technologies Portfolio Company WINT Launches Next Generation Water Management Solution
Suffolk Technologies portfolio company WINT continues to transform water management and sustainability solutions for the built environment with the launch of its powerful WINT3 platform. The next-generation WINT3 builds on WINT’s widely deployed water management solutions and technologies to help organizations mitigate water risk and proactively meet sustainability goals in […]
Will AI Save BIM and Transform the Industry?
Beginning in the 1980s, the industry’s forefront designers envisioned a future where advanced Building Information Models (BIM) would lead the construction of infrastructure and buildings. In the 90s, acclaimed architect Frank Gehry leveraged building modeling software from Dassault’s CAITA to design his iconic ribbon-like buildings in Bilbao, Spain (pictured below); […]
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Tim Swanson from Inherent Homes’ Keynote at our December Future Workforce Meeting
At our 2024 event, we tackled one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the shrinking workforce. The day began with an inspiring keynote from Tim Swanson, CEO and Founder of Inherent Homes, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing. Swanson urged the audience to embrace creative, outside-the-box thinking when searching […]
ConTech Talks: Alan Espinoza, Solution Architect, Graitec
At this year’s Construction Tech Conference we had the pleasure of sitting with Alan Espinoza, Solution Architect from Graitec to talk about some of the exciting things happening at the software company and what Alan sees as some of the key pieces of technology that will come into play in […]
Demo Drop: Pathways
Pathways is a forward-thinking construction technology company that focuses on streamlining workflows, enhancing productivity, and improving decision-making across the construction industry. By leveraging innovative digital solutions, Pathways aims to address the unique challenges faced by contractors, builders, and project managers in today’s dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.
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 […]