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Research Reports
2025 Annual Offsite Construction Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, designed to help built world innovation teams and professionals learn, measure, and inform decision making as it relates to technology solutions, research, development, and strategy across nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This annual report examines how offsite construction continues […]
Q3 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 […]
2025 Annual AI Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This report provides a holistic overview of the current state of AI […]
Q2 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 […]
2025 Annual Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across nearly 40 technology solution and topic areas. This annual report explores how developments in equipment, machinery, and related technologies […]
2025 Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report
Overview BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program is a premier industry tool, purpose-built to help built world innovators learn, measure, and make decisions related to technology solutions, research & development, and innovation strategies across more than 32 technology areas. The Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report delves into six areas of field technologies, each […]
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Top Lists
2025 Offsite Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Offsite Top 50 List! The Offsite 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Offsite Construction Survey data, direct industry research, member conversations & […]
2025 Venture Investors Top 50
Welcome to the 2025 Top 50 Investors-a showcase of the venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) firms actively shaping technology in construction and real estate. BuiltWorlds has spent […]
2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Infrastructure Tech Top 50! The Infrastructure Tech Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Infrastructure Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50! The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions and Equipment & Robotics […]
2025 Robotics Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Survey data, direct industry research, member […]
2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List
Welcome to the 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List! The Field Solutions Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2025 Field Solutions Survey data, direct industry research, […]
Industry at a Glance: Construction Holding Steady Despite Slight Declines
On November 12, President Donald Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. With it’s end came the restoration of critical labor and census data, allowing us to once again evaluate the economic state of the country’s construction industry. The new numbers shows a slight rebound […]
Venture Deal Tracker: AI, Robotics and Heat Pumps Win the Week
Venture activity in the AEC space continues to be strong in the later months of 2025, with interest in future-forward technologies like AI and robotics fueling deals throughout the ecosystem. This week we highlight deals closed by PermitFlow, Gravis Robotics, and Enerin. See more details below. PermitFlow Raises $54 Million […]
Get Ready for an Exclusive Experience With SurePods and Digital Building Components Facility Tours at BuiltWorlds 2025 Offsite Construction Conference
On December 10–11, 2025, BuiltWorlds’ Offsite Construction Conference in Phoenix will feature immersive combined tours of SurePods’ prefab bathroom pod facility and Digital Building Components’ panelized exterior and structural wall lines, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at BIM-driven, industrialized construction workflows. Attendees will see how integrated digital design, factory-controlled quality, and scalable prefab systems are reshaping schedules, labor strategies, and project outcomes across healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily projects.
Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 Crowns the Next Generation of AECO Innovators: And the Winners Are…
The future of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner-Operator (AECO) industry was unveiled this week as the Trimble 0-60 Challenge 2025 culminated in a spectacular Demo Day at Trimble Dimensions in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 10-12, 2025. After 12 weeks of intensive development and showcasing their breakthrough integrations, the […]
Phoenix Places of Note – Offsite Construction Conference 2025
Photo credit: Sean Pavone (Getty Images Pro) Attendees of BuiltWorlds’ Offsite Construction Conference will convene next month in Phoenix, Ariz., to address how the industry is harnessing the power of design, technology, and talent to transform prefabrciation and modular construction. Through both panel and roundtable discussions, small working groups, unique […]
Why Exits Lag Behind Innovation in Built-World Tech
Despite the innovation transforming construction technology, exits haven’t quite kept pace. Tools that digitize the jobsite, automate bidding, and integrate project data have transformed how the built environment operates. But when it comes to liquidity events, consolidation, or scale-stage capital, many promising startups remain in limbo. While preparing for the […]
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Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – AI and the Transformation of Project Planning & Design
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way AECO professionals plan, design, and deliver projects. In this session, global leaders shared cutting-edge applications of AI in the planning and design process, from generative design and predictive modeling to integrated project workflows and more. Panelists explored how these innovations are streamlining decision-making, […]
Tokyo Global Summit 2025 – Venture: Taking Stock of Investment and Acceleration Efforts Across Asia
Asia’s AECO sector is emerging as a hotbed for innovation, with venture capital and corporate venture arms fueling the next generation of technology and business models. This panel convened both VC and CVC leaders to examine the current investment landscape, highlight success stories, and identify the regions and technologies attracting […]
Construction Tech Conference 2025 – AI and Automation in Equipment: A New Era for Jobsite Operations
As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the construction landscape, the industry faces a pivotal shift in how equipment is operated, managed, and integrated into jobsite workflows. This panel brought together industry leaders from OEMs and technology companies to explore the latest advancements in AI-powered equipment, autonomous machinery, and […]
Two Sides of the Same Venture Coin: Exploring Investing’s Best Practices Through the Investor and Founder Lenses (BuiltWorlds Conversations)
In the lead up to the highly anticipated Venture East 2025, we sat down with investors and founders alike to get their insights on investing’s best practices. What makes a pitch appealing or a partnership work, or should you ask for in a deal or avoid? We got differing (or […]
BuiltWorlds Conversations – The Pros, Cons, and Particulars of Offsite Construction: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion
In the lead up to the highly anticipated BuiltWorlds Offsite Construction Conference, we sat down with an offsite construction industry veteran for an in-depth discussion on the integration of offsite construction methods and products into existing construction workflows. This installment of BuiltWorlds Conversations invited participants to take a more active […]
Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference 2025: From Source to Site: Navigating Supply Chain & Procurement Challenges in AEC
From raw materials to finished projects, the AEC industry faces complex supply chain and procurement challenges that impact cost, timelines and sustainability. This panel included industry experts who discussed strategies for navigating disruptions, improving material sourcing, and leveraging technology to enhance transparency and efficiency. Topics included resilient procurement practices, digital […]