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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 […]

Annual Field Solutions Benchmarking Report

June 19, 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 […]

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Top Lists

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 […]

2024 Tools & Equipment Top 50

September 5, 2024

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 […]

2024 Robotics Top 50 List

August 21, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Robotics Top 50! The Robotics Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Tools, Equipment, and Robotics Survey data, direct industry research, member […]

2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List

July 11, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Reality Capture Top 50 List! The Reality Capture Top 50 List was derived from a combination of the 2024 Field Solutions survey data, direct industry research, […]

News & Analysis

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Strengthening Industry Ties: John Deere Joins Trimble’s History of Construction Tech Partnerships

In a significant step to boost technological adoption in the construction industry, John Deere and Trimble have announced a new strategic partnership. This collaboration combines Trimble’s Earthworks Grade Control technology with John Deere’s SmartGrade platform, promising to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making on construction sites around the world. For over […]

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The Truth About Tech in Construction: A Q&A with Suffolk Construction CTO Jit Kee Chin

When it comes to technology in construction-an admittedly broad and tough to tackle subject-there are few better suited to speak on the matter than Dr. Jit Kee Chin, chief technology officer for Suffolk Construction. She was named by Autodesk as one of the “Top Construction Influencers” in 2020. She was […]

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The Heartbeat of Future Cities: A Q&A with Rachel Sturgess

As part of BuiltWorlds’ partnership with Cityscape Global, a premier real estate event based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that brings together stakeholders from across the global real estate, development, and AEC industries, we recently had a chance to sit down with Rachel Sturgess, group director of Tahaluf (a strategic alliance […]

AI’s Backbone: Strategic Investments in Data Center Infrastructure

As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, the need for robust data center infrastructure has become critical. But the story doesn’t end with just data centers-energy infrastructure is now a vital piece of the puzzle. With AI’s increasing power demands, companies are making massive investments not only in the facilities […]

Aren co-founder Ali Khaloo delivers the company's pitch.

Infrastructure Startup Aren Helps Pave the Way for AI-Powered Asset Management

At BuiltWorlds’ recent Infrastructure Conference, a standout in the civil infrastructure sector emerged: Aren, a startup based in New York City, won the event’s Demo Day competition. Co-founded by Ali Khaloo, the company’s CEO who presented during the event, Aren aims to transform infrastructure management using digital twins and artificial […]

BuiltWorlds and 1871 announce partnership

PRESS RELEASE: BuiltWorlds and 1871 Partner to Improve Innovation Across the Construction Industry

Two Chicago innovation institutions will combine efforts to better serve the buildings and infrastructure construction industries BuiltWorlds, a member network and catalyst for innovation in the buildings and infrastructure industries, today announced its partnership with 1871, a global innovation hub based in Chicago. While BuiltWorlds and 1871 have long worked […]

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ARC Robotics

The Popular Vote 2023 Construction Tech Demo Winner – Arc Robotics

During the 2023 Construction Tech Conference we heard from nine different startups who’s tech solutions spanned across several different sectors of the construction technology industry with the common goal of bringing efficiency to the construction industry. ARC Robotics was crowned the popular vote winner by the attendees who were there […]

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Analyst Call–Advanced Equipment & Robotics

This mid-August call was facilitated by BuiltWorlds Research Analyst, Sean Wrenn, and featured Artem Kuchukov, CEO, KEWAZO; Lior Ferdman, CEO, Easy Floor Robotics; and Ricky Houghton, Co-Founder and CTO, Finish Robotics. The call dove into the transformative influence of robotics, advanced equipment and automation within the AEC ecosystem and how […]

Build Smartr Robotics

Demo Drop: Build Smartr Robotics

Build Smartr Robotics is one of the few steel framing companies in British Columbia, Canada that provides prefabricated framing solutions made from 100% recycled material. The company is poising itself to disrupt and innovate traditional home building by striving to press the advantage of steel-framed homes into the construction and […]

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BuiltWorlds Session: Nick Durham, General Partner, Shadow Ventures

Nick Durham, General Partner at Shadow Ventures sat down with our team at the 2023 Buildings Conference to talk about what he’s seeing take place in the ecosystem through an investor lens and what lays ahead for Shadow Ventures in the next year. Durham explains that there has been a […]

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Analyst Call–Building Technology: Smart Cities of the Future

This smart cities analyst call unpacks a comprehensive exploration of real estate technology solutions–specifically their role in making well-informed decisions for optimal locations. Sean Wrenn, a BuiltWorlds Research Analyst, facilitated the call that featured Sara Maffey, Head of Corporate Strategy, Local Logic; and James Blackwood, CRO, Giraffe. Within the call […]

2023 Buildings Conference: SOM Presentation on 800 Fulton Market

Ahead of SOM’s guided tour of 800 W Fulton Market on Thursday, 5/18, Kevin Rodenkirch, and Julie Michiels will present on 800 W Fulton, an immersive mixed-use office building in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Speakers: Kevin Rodenkirch, Associate Principal, Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) Julie Michiels, Senior Associate Principal, Skidmore […]