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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 […]
2024 Offsite Construction Conference Video Sessions Playlist
As the construction industry continues to face lagging efficiency rates and a major labor shortage, offsite construction has been rising within the industry as a scalable solution to these significant challenges. By shifting building processes to controlled factory environments, companies can reduce material waste, improve quality control, and accelerate project […]
Contractors Share the Top 10 Primary Benefits of AI in Construction
The construction industry sees improved decision-making as the primary benefit of artificial intelligence, but the majority agree the benefits aren’t limited to one, according to data from BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report. Ninety-six percent of respondents—which primarily include GCs, with smaller shares of specialty contractors, engineers and other stakeholders […]
Venture Deal Tracker: $50+ Million Closes Across 3 AI-Involved Deals
Venture activity throughout the built environment, both domestically and internationally, continues to show strength as investors close deals on a wide variety of technologies, many of which tout some level of AI integration. As part of BuiltWorlds’ Venture & Investment Research Track, members benefit from a wide variety of benefits, […]
Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 Demo Day!
The final countdown is on! With only two weeks remaining, the anticipation is building for the Trimble 0-60 Challenge Demo Day at Trimble Dimensions in Las Vegas, November 10-12, 2025. This highly-anticipated event is your chance to see the future of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry firsthand. […]
Buildings to Visit in Boston During Venture East 2025
BuiltWorlds Venture East returns to Boston, Mass., this November, gathering corporate leaders, innovators and investors at the heart of the built environment. Together, we’ll examine the trends and technologies driving our industry forward, taking the pulse of the industry’s startup ecosystem through focused panel and roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, BuiltWorlds […]
From AI to Asset Handover: 6 Key Takeaways From the 2025 Infrastructure Conference
The BuiltWorlds Infrastructure Conference in Arlington, Va. brought together public and private sector leaders—from Amtrak, WSP, WMATA, and Bechtel to Mortenson, Trimble, and Fluence—to explore how innovation, investment, and collaboration are driving the next generation of infrastructure. Here are six key insights that defined this year’s discussions and breakout sessions: […]
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Finding Industry Prospects and Building Relationships Through Sponsorship – Kristen Nelson, SmartPM
“If you’re looking to find more prospects, build more customer relationships with your industry, (BuiltWorlds) is the place,” SmartPM account executive Kristen Nelson said, explaining why SmartPM has partnered with BuiltWorlds on several events year after year.
Demo Drop: Temelion
Temelion Co-Founder & CEO Rodolphe Héliot pitched French, AI-powered startup during the Paris Global Summit Demo Day Competition, hosted at the Leonard Innovation Center in Paris. The startup aims to automate and streamline technical documentation, pre-construction workflows, and deliverables for building design and MEP engineers.
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.