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2026 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report

June 4, 2026

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

May 11, 2026

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

May 7, 2026

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 […]

2025 Venture & Investment Annual Highlights

April 30, 2026

Table of Contents Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Investment Trends by Stage Geographic Segmentation Investment Trends Segmented by BuiltWorlds’ Technology Subcategory Tech Classification System  Construction Tech Building Tech Infrastructure Tech Built Environment Tech Mergers and Acquisitions Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends Venture activity in the built environment technology space saw […]

2026 Annual Preconstruction Benchmarking Report

March 19, 2026

KEY INSIGHTS: Across all surveyed preconstruction technology categories, a clear maturation cycle is evident. Tools that were heavily in pilot phases in 2025, particularly planning-focused solutions like estimating and scheduling, have largely transitioned to full deployment in 2026. Administrative and supporting workflows are growing more slowly, with adoption still far […]

Q4 2025 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

February 2, 2026

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

2026 Field Solutions Top 50

June 5, 2026

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

May 14, 2026

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

May 7, 2026

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 […]

2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List

March 18, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List! The Preconstruction Top 50 List was derived from a combination of 2026 Preconstruction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, […]

2026 Mavericks 50 List

February 25, 2026

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.

2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals

February 2, 2026

Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! This list spotlights the most significant publicly announced venture capital deals accelerating technology adoption across the built environment. It […]

News & Analysis

Articles & Feature Stories that cover the latest news & trending topics

Addressing Addiction and Depression in Construction: A Q&A With CPWR’s Amber Trueblood and Jessica Bunting

It is no secret that construction is a dangerous profession. But while the work’s physical threats may seem obvious, the mental ones are decidedly less so. Still, they are serious, present and widespread all the same. A construction worker is reportedly three times more likely to die from a drug […]

Construction Tech Conference 2025 Video Playlist

The annual Construction Tech Conference, BuiltWorlds’ largest event, brings together industry leadership and field and operations teams from around the globe to explore the trends and trajectories of innovation and emerging technologies involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure. Touching on a wide breadth of topics including AI, automation […]

Scaling Prefabrication Methods With Data Center Builds: A Q&A With DPR Construction Prefabrication Technology Leader Justin Schwaiger

For nearly 20 years, Justin Schwaiger has helped AEC industry teams build both structures and solutions. In all that time—from his start as a structural engineer at Thornton Tomasetti to stints at Katerra, Manufacton by ALLPLAN, Kope, and even now in his role at DPR—he’s never wavered on the belief […]

BuiltWorlds Announces Its 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50

BuiltWorlds has announced its 6th annual Global Innovators Top 50, recognizing organizations from around the world for their contributions to advancing the built environment’s digital transformation. The awards program’s honorees are selected from a combination of nominations and internal selection, with each organization meeting a baseline criteria that includes an […]

Building a Safer Construction Industry Through Culture, Technology, and Innovation: BuiltWorlds Safety-Focused Playlist

Safety has always been one of the construction industry’s most urgent and important priorities-but in today’s environment, the conversation is evolving faster than ever. From advances in jobsite technology and AI-powered risk management to shifting workforce dynamics and mental health awareness, companies across the built world are rethinking how they […]

The Future of Construction Safety: 10 ConTech Safety Solutions Making an Impact

Long hours, heavy machinery, constantly shifting environments, and exposure to harmful materials and substances are just some of the factors that make construction a high hazard industry. In 2024, over a thousand construction workers in the United States suffered a fatal work injury-more than any other industry, according to the […]

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Analyst Calls & Videos

Explore videos covering expansive topics in the built world

Modernizing LaGuardia: Skanska’s role in the $5.1B public-private partnership

One of the busiest airports in the country, New York’s LaGuardia International Airport sees more than 16 million travelers each year.

Studio Libeskind’s Yama Karim on technology and design for Milan’s Vanke Pavilion

Yama Karim, Principal at Studio Libeskind, talks to BuiltWorlds about the challenges and the design process for the Vanke Pavilion in Milan, Italy.

Paris-based FINALCAD grabs a share in the digitization of the construction jobsite

On this All Hands on Tech, we made our way to the tallest high rise in Paris to visit the headquarters of the award-winning BIM management software, FINALCAD.

This crowdfunding platform is changing the real estate investment market

On this Venture, we sit down with Nav Athwal, founder and CEO of RealtyShares, to learn how crowdfunding is allowing people to invest in commercial and residential real estate like never before.

Walsh uses PlanGrid to tackle major highway interchange in Milwaukee

A massive civil infrastructure project takes many stakeholders to get the job done. This Project Innovation episode features the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange, which began its current phase of construction featuring the core of the bridges in 2014.

Big data: How it can improve your AEC business and why we should all be paying attention

We’ve all heard it: Data is disrupting the AEC. But how is it actually impacting the industry? How should we be using it?