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2024 Annual Venture & Investments Report

January 20, 2025

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 […]

Q3 2024 Venture Report: State of Built World Venture Markets

October 14, 2024

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

September 11, 2024

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

September 10, 2024

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

August 14, 2024

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

July 15, 2024

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 […]

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Top Lists

2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals

January 28, 2025

Welcome to the 2024 Top 50 Venture & Investment Deals List! The list highlights the top publicly disclosed private capital deals driving technology adoption in the built environment: venture capital […]

2024 Global Innovators 75

December 19, 2024

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

November 14, 2024

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

October 8, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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

September 12, 2024

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 […]

News & Analysis

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Formwork Labs Announces Its 2025 Cohort

Formwork Labs, an accelerator for early-stage, AEC industry startups established through a partnership between BuiltWorlds and Brick & Mortars Ventures, has officially announced its 2025 cohort. The group includes Provizual, Freeda, Sonar Labs, Building Diagnostic Robotics, and Enji Tech. Throughout the three-month program, these companies will benefit from a series […]

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Four Points on Industrialized Construction for 2025

One of the best things about working on industrialized construction (IC) is the diversity and dynamism of the space. You might spend a lot of time working on one system or segment in IC, only to turn around at a conference and meet others looking at it from a different […]

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Innovation, Built World Maintenance, and Infrastructure: A Q&A With Turf Advisory Founder and Managing Partner Lisa Diaz

As our Venture West Conference approaches, we had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Diaz, founder and managing partner of Turf Advisory, to discuss innovations and investments in construction tech and infrastructure, as well as her tips for startups looking to connect with VCs and customers. In the eight […]

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Steelbeam Pitches Solution to Margins That “Suck”

Depending on where you look, the average profit margins in construction are reported as being anywhere from 3% to 6%. Compared to other industries—many of which saw net margins over 20% in 2025—this would be considered low. Another way to put it, as Steelbeam Founder and CEO Noah Reneau did […]

Year in Review: BuiltWorlds Venture & Investments

BuiltWorlds’ Venture Forum As the new year begins, we can’t help but reflect on a transformative year for the BuiltWorlds network. Members of the BuiltWorlds Venture & Investments Research Track and our broader network of stakeholders in the innovation and investment sphere, have played a critical role in fostering the […]

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Startup Finance 101: Debt, Equity, and Mezzanine Capital

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 […]

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Analyst Calls & Videos

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Demo Drop: Silo-in

  Silo-in is here to help construction companies address the workforce challenges typically faced by larger organizations. Their solution is a user-friendly dashboard that lets companies search their entire employee database by keywords and specific skill sets. With the construction industry grappling with workforce shortages and the need to match […]

1.22.2025 – Analyst Call: AI/ML I

AI/ML technology is transforming the AEC industry by enhancing project efficiency, driving innovation, and improving decision-making at every stage. This analyst call brings together pioneering solution providers who are reshaping AEC workflows with advanced AI/ML technologies. Attendees will gain insights from companies specializing in predictive analytics, real-time data processing, and […]

2024 Offsite Conference Panel: The Role of Innovative Building Products and Materials

As modular construction continues to grow, innovative building products and materials are redefining its potential. This panel explored how advanced materials are enabling faster construction, improved sustainability, and enhanced building performance. Industry leaders discussed how intelligent material innovation and selection can enhance modular design and address challenges such as cost, […]

ConTech Talks: Rob Leon, Chief Innovation Officer, STO Building Group

At the 2024 Construction Technology Conference, we had the privilege of sitting down with Rob Leon, Chief Innovation Officer at STO Building Group, shortly after his inspiring keynote presentation. (You can watch his full keynote here.) During our conversation, we asked Rob about the most exciting trends shaping the industry […]

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2024 Offsite Conference Panel: Vertical Integration Versus an Open Supply Chain

In modular construction, the decision between vertical integration and open supply chains can significantly influence project outcomes and how a company approaches the market. This panel from the 2024 Offsite Construction Conference explored the trade-offs between operational control, supply chain flexibility, design control, and innovation in delivering high-quality modular solutions. […]

ConTech Talks: Angus Frost, Senior Consultant, Burger Consulting Group

We sat down with Angus Frost from Burger Consulting Group at the Construction Tech conference to pick his brain about what he views as the most critical tech advancements to keep an eye on. Frost, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry, hails AI as leading the […]