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Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets
Table of Contents Introduction Macro Narrative: U.S. Construction Data Overarching Built Environment Venture Trends 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 Venture activity across the built environment […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2024 Global Innovators List (New)
Welcome to the fifth annual 2024 Global Innovators 75! A lot has changed in five years… Initiatives to unlock innovation within large companies, such as Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arms, […]
2024 Top 50 Adoption Leaders List
The BuiltWorlds Adoption Leaders Top 50 List recognizes members who actively engage in the BuiltWorlds member network. These individuals exhibit a high level of interest in learning and participating in […]
2024 BuiltWorlds’ Top 50 Venture Investors
Welcome to the 2024 Venture Investors 50! Since 2017, BuiltWorlds has tracked venture deals in the global construction and broader real estate ecosystem, annually spotlighting the 50 most active venture […]
2024 Offsite Construction Top 50
Welcome to the 2024 Offsite Construction Top 50! This list was derived from a combination of the 2024 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and […]
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 […]
Offsite Innovators Share Lessons on Incorporating Modular
When an onsite plumber alerts management that there’s a problem with the piping, odds are they’re right. Yet, in the case of Assembly OSM, a modular construction company, when one of their onsite plumbers alerted management to ‘non-compliant’ plumbing inside a pre-made building component, CEO Andrew Staniforth was quick to […]
Building Tech and Offsite Construction: BuiltWorlds Senior Analyst’s Year in Review
BuiltWorlds Senior Analyst Sean Wrenn presents Building Tech research at ‘The Gherkin’ in London’s primary financial district as part of the 2024 Europe meeting series. As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the conversations had, lessons learned, and connections made to effectively […]
Trimble Ventures SketchUp 0-60 Global Innovation Challenge Winners Spotlight
Trimble Ventures, in conjunction with Trimble’s industry-leading design software SketchUp, launched a worldwide initiative to discover the next big idea in design technology. With this initiative, the aim was to transform how architects, designers, and construction (AEC) professionals work. This year’s cash prize winners included: First Place: ScaffPlan developed an […]
Talking Innovation with Amr Raafat
Amr Raafat is the Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, a leading full-service construction management firm based in Beverly, Massachusetts, and a pioneer of innovation in the industry, with over 20 years of experience across architecture, engineering, and construction. His work and leadership has garnered recognition throughout the industry, including […]
Startup Finance 101: Optimizing Capital Structures, Part 1
Economics 101 dictates that the objective of every free-market enterprise is to make money for its stakeholders. However, the old adage “You’ve got to spend money to make money” is true for a reason. Business owners must spend money to hire employees, build a product or execute a service, acquire […]
How Japan is Shaping the Future of Construction with Advanced Equipment and Robotics
Japan is a significant player in the global construction industry, known for its advanced equipment and technologies. The country is home to some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in construction machinery, many of which have made notable and influential advancements in areas such as sustainability, automation, and robotics. […]
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Venture West 2024: Robot’s Place in the Built World
Robot’s Place In The Built World Interest in robotic solutions has grown materially in recent quarters as the skilled labor shortage becomes an apparent issue. Labor augmenting robots could be the answer, but join this session to learn more. Speakers: Mihir Somalwar, Corporate Innovation Lead, Hensel Phelps Kevin Albert, CEO, […]
Tokyo Summit 2023 Demo Night Challenge: BeeInventor
As Safety in Construction Week is now underway, this week’s Demo Drop features a company dedicated to creating smarter and safer jobsites for workers in a wide-range of areas on projects. BeeInventor is currently offering seven different IoT powered products aimed at helping mitigate risk of accidents on jobsites. Their […]
Venture West 2024: Optimizing your Cap Table
Optimize Your Cap-Table: Strategic vs. Financially Motivated Ownership Having the right balance of corporate venture capital (CVC) and traditional VC is critical for success in this nuanced innovation niche. This panel will dive into the benefits and drawbacks of both strategic and financially motivated venture ownership. Speakers: Zach Aarons, Co-Founder […]
Analyst Call: AI’s Broad Reach of Impact on the AEC Industry
BuiltWorlds’ May 1 analyst call was our second in a series of three AI-focused analyst calls for 2024. We were joined by four speakers from three AI-focused startups innovating the AEC industry. Our guest speakers gave demos of their platforms and solutions, and engaged in a discussion focused on data […]
Venture West 2024: Demo Day: Ediphi
Ediphi develops innovative software and hardware tools tailored to the unique needs of the industry. From advanced project management platforms to state-of-the-art building automation systems, Ediphi empowers construction professionals to streamline processes, optimize resource utilization, and deliver projects on time and within budget. With a commitment to leveraging technology for […]
Analyst Call: Building Tech II: Planning & Design
In the realm of architecture and urban development, the integration of advanced technology has become more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. Building planning and design technology play a pivotal role in shaping the landscapes of our cities and the functionality of our living and working spaces. This technological advancement […]