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Research Reports
2026 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
The Link Between Data Centers And Offsite, the Race for AI Relevance, and More Takeaways From the 2026 Chicago Global Summit
The recent 2026 Chicago Global Summit was a gathering of the world’s top leaders and decision makers from across the built environment value chain. With over 300 AEC professionals in attendance, representing more than 170 companies, the confluence of perspectives and insights made for one of the most memorable as […]
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How this concrete contractor creates a close-knit culture while growing its business
We drove to Ohio to spend a day with middle-market concrete contractor, Lithko, whose unique town-based model has allowed them to grow their business to 16 operating units (and counting) while maintaining a tight-knit, family-like culture. We talked to several Lithko employees and their CEO to learn why their company culture is so important and ingrained in their day-to-day operations.
How the Construction Industry Institute catapults AEC research into safety solutions
In this episode of BW Sessions, we head to Austin to visit the Construction Industry Institute, based at The University of Texas at Austin. The CII is a consortium of more than 130 owner, engineering-contractor, and supplier firms from across the public and private arenas. These organizations have joined together to combine researchers and the field to bring the theoretical into the real world.
Bractlet: This Technology Increases Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
Hardware. Software. Analytics. Data. In this episode of All Hands on Tech, we traveled to Austin, TX to visit Bractlet, a new technology that harnesses all of the above to optimize and increase energy efficiency in large commercial buildings. It’s not as simple as setting back thermostats. Watch to see […]
User-centered architectural design: Zurich’s North American headquarters
Explore the user-centered architectural design of Zurich Insurance Group’s brand new North American headquarters in this episode of Project Innovation. We hear from Zurich (owner), Clayco (general contractor), and Goettsch Partners (building architect) on how they incorporated feedback from Zurich employees in the design process. The result? A workplace that […]
IoT sees increase in investment from real estate sector
On this episode of Venture, Moderne Ventures founder, Constance Freedman, dropped by our office to discuss the many tech trends affecting the real estate investment market today. She gives her take on how the Internet of Things is changing how we work and live. Click here to learn more about […]
First look: This Ekso Bionics vest reduces worker injuries and fatigue
On this episode of Safe Insight, we traveled to the Ekso Bionics headquarters in San Francisco to see how their revolutionary products are radically changing how we think about safety on the jobsite. Designed and built for construction sites, factories, and manufacturing facilities, their solutions reduce the stress and strain […]