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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 […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
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 […]
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 & […]
How Autonomous Equipment Is Reshaping Global Infrastructure Construction
As the construction industry faces increasing demands for efficiency and precision, autonomous equipment is becoming a game-changer in global infrastructure projects. From enhancing the accuracy of concrete placement in complex tunnels to revolutionizing excavation in urban settings, and extending capabilities to underwater construction, these advanced technologies are reshaping how infrastructure […]
3 Key Takeaways from BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Offsite Construction Report
The construction industry, not known for rapid change, is gradually adopting offsite construction as a viable delivery model for commercial and residential applications alike. Specifically, this delivery model has proved useful in several areas where time, cost, or site-specific challenges demand efficient and flexible building solutions. BuiltWorlds’ 2024 Offsite Construction […]
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 […]
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Recap | AEC Hackathon 2015
Get a glimpse of what you missed at the first ever Chicago AEC Hackathon.
Highlights | Demo Night
Get a taste of what you missed on Demo Night as general contractors were out in strength, joining more than 100 other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who flocked to BW to play with toys like
DAQRI’s ‘Smart Helmet’ and IrisVR’s 3D headset.
BuiltWorlds & Chicago VR Meetup | Virtual Reality Night
BuiltWorlds in collaboration with the Chicago VR Meetup will be hosting a night centered around VR, with demonstrations and Q & A with VR professionals in architecture. irisVR will be doing a demonstration with
Oculus Rift Technology with founders Shane Scranton and Nate Beatty. Damon Hernandez of Spiral Concepts will be talking with the group as well and discussing VR in the built environment.
Lunch Break with Divvy
Elliot Greenberger of Divvy and Sean Wiedel of CDOT came by BuiltWorlds to discuss how Divvy has changed Chicago’s built environment and what their plans are for expansion in 2015
Divvy Luncheon with BuiltWorlds
On January 15th, come learn about how Divvy, the bike sharing system across Chicago, is changing the built environment.