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Research Reports
2025 Annual Field Solutions Benchmark Report
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 more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report delves into six areas of field technologies, each […]
2025 Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report
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 more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report delves into five essential areas of […]
2025 Annual Sustainable Jobsites Benchmark Report
Overview This is the third 2025 benchmarking report built as a part of the BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, the purpose-built tool that BuiltWorlds has developed to bring together innovators, technologists and providers to learn, understand the market, and drive the industry forward. The Sustainable Jobsites Benchmarking Report will delve into […]
2025 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report
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 more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report delves into six essential areas of the preconstruction phase, […]
2025 Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is the 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 more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Building Tech Benchmarking Report dives deep into four major planning and design […]
2024 Annual Venture & Investments Report
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
2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions Survey data, direct industry research, […]
2025 Project Software Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Project Software Top 50! The Project Software Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50
Welcome to the 2025 Sustainable Jobsites Top 50, derived from a combination of the 2025 Sustainable Jobsite Survey responses, direct industry research, member conversations and feedback, and case studies. The […]
2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50 List! The Preconstruction 50 List was derived from a combination of BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Preconstruction Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations […]
2025 Building Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Building Tech Top 50! The Building Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Building Tech Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals
Welcome to the 2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! The list highlights the top publicly disclosed private capital deals driving technology adoption in the built environment: venture capital […]
Q&A With Stephanie Lin, VP & General Manager of Operate Solution, Matterport
In the lead up to the 2025 Buildings Conference, we sat down with Matterport’s VP & General Manager of Operate Solution Stephanie Lin to discuss challenges and advancements in data capturing impacting building operations and facility management. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your role at Matterport. […]
Four Reasons to Attend BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials and Supply Chain Conference
BuiltWorlds’ Innovating Building Materials and Supply Chain Conference presents a new opportunity for professionals in the construction industry, including those in materials, manufacturing, and supply groups, to engage in meaningful conversations that will advance this critical aspect of the industry. The conference will feature engaging panel sessions, case studies and group […]
Mixing AI With Concrete and Cement: A Q&A With Eric Koehler of Titan America
With concrete and cement technology going back thousands of years, seen in such famous historical structures as Rome’s Colosseum and Pantheon, you might think that builders have concrete pretty well figured out. Eric Koehler, vice president of innovation and product quality for Titan America, a building materials manufacturer operating across […]
BuiltWorlds 2025 Construction Tech Conference: Focusing on People, Powered by Technology
For more than five years, the BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference has been the leading event for industry leaders promoting the adoption of advanced technology in construction. BuiltWorlds is excited to announce the theme of our 2025 Construction Tech Conference: Augmenting Individual Performance With Today’s Technology The essence of this theme centers […]
5 Takeaways From the 2025 Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report
BuiltWorlds’ 2025 Project Management & Oversight Benchmarking Report offers a revealing look into how contractors are using software to manage the people, paperwork, and payments that keep projects moving. Drawing on fresh data from BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program, the report covers five major categories: project management, document management, accounting & payment, […]
5 Takeaways From the 2025 Future Workforce Conference
BuiltWorlds’ Future Workforce Conference—which took place this past March in Austin—was a chance for contractors from around the construction industry to reevaluate how they build and maintain an effective workforce for today and the future. The conference brought together a unique mix of HR and talent acquisition professionals alongside educators, […]
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How architect Francine Houben combines environment, function, and usability in building design
This episode of BW Sessions is presented in collaboration with The Chicago Architecture Foundation and explores the architectural practice of Mecanoo through the perspective of the firm’s founder, Francine Houben. Although widely known in The Netherlands and Europe for buildings focused on people, place, and purpose, Mecanoo is only just beginning to gain increasing recognition in the United States for their work on projects such as the
Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Boston and the renovation of the
Mies van der Rohe-designed Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Washington,
D.C. “Architecture must appeal to all the senses,” Houben says
How we’re building bridges better, faster — and with less impact to traffic
On this episode of Lightbulb, we take a closer look at Accelerated Bridge Construction and its benefits. We talked to experts at Wisconsin DOT, HNTB, and Sarens to learn more about the various methods that are quickly taking over traditional bridge construction.
People and projects: What it’s like working at The Helm Group construction firm
This BW session takes a look inside at the Helm Group. The Helm Group is the parent corporation for a family of privately owned companies that offer a full range of construction and maintenance services. Click here to learn more about Mechanical Inc.
CAT Investing with Startup Partners at SXSW and NASA | Venture: CAT Ventures
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a special host, Matt Gray, as he spends some time with Brian Lowry, Transaction Manager at Strategic Investments at Caterpillar Ventures. Their conversation in the BuiltWorlds studio covered a wide range of topics. Lessons learned from the automotive industry to leveraging the digital tools available making the jobsite a more efficient place to work and even a partnership between NASA and Caterpillar (CAT).
Inside a Specialty Contractor’s Pipe Fabrication Shop | Yard & Shop: Mechanical Inc.
On this episode of Yard & Shop, we took a tour of pipe fabrication specialist Mechanical Inc. Toss on your safety vest and come with us for a behind-the-scenes tour of their Freeport, Illinois-based facility. Click here to learn more about Mechanical Inc.
How the new investments in tech are changing the heavy equipment industry | Venture: Holt Ventures
This episode of Venture brings the Director of Holt Ventures, Adam Bridgman, to the BuiltWorlds studio for a revealing chat. Known for developing the first tractor, Holt has innovated into a new investment company focusing on technology in the heavy equipment space. Click here to learn more about Holt Ventures