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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 […]
State of The Built World: Corporate Venture Funds Take The Reigns
The 2023 built world startup market is continuing to evade investment hesitations with $1.3B in venture capital being deployed across 19 countries in this ripe investment niche. Innovation-inspired corporate leaders are taking up arms in the race toward the future of the built environment, as new corporate-driven investment vehicles add […]
Venture West Panel Preview: The Modular Model
“The Modular Model: To Integrate or to Partner” panel at BuiltWorlds upcoming Venture West Conference (now less than 5 weeks away), will be a discussion you don’t want to miss. Can the Tesla model work in construction, or was Kattera’s $2.5B downfall definitive proof that the building market is just […]
AROUND THE NETWORK: Building Ventures Leads $5.1M Seed Round for Recruiting Platform Skillit
Skillit, the recruiting platform for skilled, full-time construction labor, recently announced its $5.1M seed round led by BuiltWorlds Member Building Ventures with participation from MetaProp, HOLT Ventures, Great North Ventures, 1Sharpe Ventures and Takeoff Capital. The platform is already in the hands of select ENR contractors including industry leader Messer […]
Formwork Labs Spring 2023 Cohort Announced
BuiltWorlds is once again partnering with the industry-disrupting pure-play VC, Brick & Mortar Ventures, for a second season of its joint accelerator program, Formwork Labs. Formwork Labs (FWL), an innovation-empowering 10-week program with the goal of advancing the built environment, has just announced the Spring 2023 Cohort This year’s FWL […]
4 Materials Management Solutions Leading an Area of Low Adoption
The Value of Managing Your Materials Materials management solutions are becoming increasingly important in the construction industry as contractors look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profitability. With recent supply chain issues under the global spotlight, these solutions are increasingly critical to managing what is a massive […]
AROUND THE NETWORK: Simpson Strong-Tie Invests in Higharc to Boost Innovation in the Construction Process
BuiltWorlds member Simpson Strong-Tie recently announced a $1.3 million strategic investment in Higharc — the all-in-one homebuilding platform for design, sales, and construction. The investment represents the company’s ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive, state of the art solutions to the building industry with digital platforms and physical products. With this […]
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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 […]