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Research Reports
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 […]
2024 Annual Project Management & Oversight 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 […]
2024 Market Overview: Tools, Equipment, & Robotics
Tools, Equipment, & Robotics INTRODUCTION Innovations surrounding tools, equipment, and robotics can propel the construction industry forward. But all too often, stakeholders are overwhelmed with options and don’t know where to begin their transformation journey. The BuiltWorlds’ Tools, Equipment, and Robotics research track aims to provide an industry overview of […]
Q1 2024 Venture Report: State of the Built World Venture Market
Table of Contents Introduction BuiltWorlds Startups: Market Sentiment Survey Built World VC Investments by Technology Category Infrastructure Tech Building Tech Construction Tech AI/ML Built World VC Investments by Stage Institutional Activity Fund Launches Mergers & Acquisitions Conclusion Introduction The AEC venture capital markets in Q1 largely remain in accordance with […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
2024 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List! The Reality Capture Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2024 Smart Jobsites Top 50 List! The Smart Jobsites Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]
2024 Project Software Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Project Software 50! The Project Software 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Project Software Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2024 Mavericks 50 List
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.
What is Physical AI?
While artificial intelligence and machine learning technology are still new concepts, the majority of us now have at least a loose understanding of what that technology entails. However, how many people have heard of physical AI? I know I hadn’t before stumbling upon this Forbes article with Nvidia CEO Jensen […]
Coupling Sustainability Investing with a Geographic Focus: Interview with Undivided Ventures’ Founding Partner
In an effort to expose BuiltWorlds’ member investors and startups to a variety of investment strategies, our Venture and Investment team is launching a series to highlight different approaches. The following briefing explores an innovative take on investing in sustainability. In 2024, 11 venture funds launched globally with investments in […]
Building an Offsite-Ready Organization: Q&A With The Boldt Group’s New Leaders in Modular
Offsite construction, commonly thought of as the conception, design, and fabrication of building components, systems, or entire modules at an offsite location before their ultimate installation onsite, is continuing to garner increased attention in the AEC industry. In fact, preliminary data from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Offsite Construction Benchmarking Survey shows that […]
2024 Demo Day Winners – First Half
BuiltWorlds Demo Day competitions each month, held both in-person & virtually, are supported by the BuiltWorlds Venture Forum Members – a cohort of 21 leading Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) & innovation teams in the AEC ecosystem (architecture, engineering, & construction). The Venture Forum’s commitment annually provides roughly 100 startups with […]
Working with AI: Q&A with Gerdau’s Luis Lourenzi
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the AEC industry, driving innovations that promise to revolutionize the way projects are designed, managed, and executed. But behind every groundbreaking tool and strategic initiative is a network of forward-thinking professionals whose work with AI is paving the way for these changes. In this series, […]
5 Key Takeaways from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report
The construction industry is currently experiencing a technological transformation driven by the need for increased efficiency, sustainability, and safety on jobsites. BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Benchmarking Report sheds light on the current state of technology adoption within this crucial sector. The report reveals a mixed landscape, where some […]
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Plans for Floating Bridges and Bicycle Highways in Urban Cities – Future Mobility | SmartWorlds
https://youtu.be/2oJALc1-RV0 What seems like a sci-fci movie, there are urban plans for today.
How RFID Tracking Makes Vehicles Talk to Each Other – Zebra Technologies | SmartWorlds
Zebra speaks on using a combination of IoT and Big Data for connected vehicles to talk on the road.
Inside the Next-gen Tech at the MCAA Student Summit
Take a glimpse inside what you missed at the MCAA’s 2015 Student Summit in Cleveland.
Honoring the Hack – Chris Jervey | AEC Hackathon 2015
Challenges present opportunities. Hackers find solutions.
Blue Marble 3D | BW Sessions
The NASA crew inside Apollo 17 snapped an iconic picture that became famous the world over and has gone on to name the Illinois-based advanced immersive visualization company Blue Marble 3D.
Using Virtual Reality in the Built Environment | Engage
Our Engage event showcased the convergence of video gaming tech and its many uses in the built environment. Check it!