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Research Reports
2026 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report
KEY INSIGHTS: Jobsite robotics adoption rose sharply in 2026, with some level of use up nearly 45% year-over-year and the pilot-only group nearly tripling, signaling growing awareness and willingness to test the technology. Fleet management adoption has grown more consistent, with regular use (excluding pilots) indicated by about two-thirds of […]
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 […]
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Top Lists
2026 Robotics Top 50
Welcome to the 2026 Robotics Top 50 List! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2026 Equipment & Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
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.
2026 Construction Tech Award Winners Announced
The annual Construction Tech Awards—a combination of the Contractor’s Choice Awards and Tech Excellence Awards—celebrate the advancement and application of innovation throughout the global built environment across four categories: Preconstruction, Project Software, Field Solutions, and Equipment & Robotics. This year’s winners were announced at the 2026 Construction Tech Conference held […]
Committing to Open Innovation: Q&A with ACCIONA’s Clara López Pliego
Clara López Pliego is proof that there is no singular path of education or experience for open innovation leaders in construction, and that communications is more than a one-discipline profession. After completing an undergraduate degree in public relations and advertising, as well as a Master’s degree in account management, Pliego […]
Chicago Build 2026 Officially Opens Registration for Its Biggest Event Yet
Registration is now live for Chicago Build 2026, returning to McCormick Place on October 28-29 for what is set to be the biggest and most innovative edition of the show yet. As the Midwest’s largest construction and design show, Chicago Build will bring together over 30,000 contractors, architects, engineers, developers, […]
AI, Robotics, and Scaling: Takeaways From the 2026 Paris Global Summit
This year’s Paris Global Summit was special. It was intimate, actionable, and its holistic content examined the full, sweeping landscape of built environment tech, considering the perspectives of contractors, investors, and technology solution providers alike. It was an event for AEC industry leaders and decision makers. Ninety percent of this […]
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 […]
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Why should we invest in U.S. infrastructure and clean energy? | Venture: Amy Francetic, Invenergy
Amy Francetic, VP of New Corporate Ventures and Corporate Affairs at Invenergy, North America’s largest independent, privately held renewable energy provider, sat down with us on this episode of Venture.
Building the 1st-Ever Public Housing Museum | Project Innovation: National Public Housing Museum
On this episode of Project Innovation, we get an inside look into the design and construction of the new National Public Housing Museum. Architect Pete Baker and curator Todd Parker talk us through their intentions for converting the Jane Addams homes designed by John Holabird in 1938 in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood.
How New Tech Is Improving Crane Safety (with OSHA + La Grange Crane) | Safe Insight
On this episode of Safe Insight, we looked at the important, yet dangerous, world of crane safety. Tour La Grange Crane with us to learn about the training, software, and tech innovations that have improved planning and crane performance on construction jobsites.
Software Solutions for Construction Contractors | All Hands on Tech
With so many different software options available in the construction field today, it can be difficult choosing which solutions is the best fit for your company. On this episode of All Hands on Tech, our expert panel discusses the current software landscape in the field and what solutions are coming in the near future.
$120M Project to Redevelop the Chicago Riverwalk | Project Innovation: Chicago Riverwalk
On this episode of Project Innovation, we explore the ongoing redevelopment of the iconic Chicago Riverwalk. We talked to the project stakeholders to understand what made the construction of this 15-year, $200 million project challenging and what contributed to its success.
Starting to Invest in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Technology | Venture
On this episode of Venture, we look at what it’s like for an established investment firm diving into the AEC space. Greg Barnes from Hyde Park Ventures sat down with us as they have begun to dip their toe into the wide
world of investment into the architecture, engineering, and construction technology space.