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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 […]

tech in construction

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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Analyst Calls & Videos

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2023 Venture West Conference: Climate Tech – The Regulatory Impact on the Built-World

This Venture West Panel Recording focuses on the Climate Tech: The Regulatory Impact on the Built World panel. The panel featured leaders in sustainability initiatives within the industry like Guillaume Bazouin, Head of Open Innovation and Startups, Leonard by Vinci; Aaron Anderson, Director of Innovation, Swinerton Builders; Mayra Soto, Associate, […]

Venture & Finance: Deepening Due Diligence–Analyst Call

This venture analyst call focused on the various due diligence measures that are used by venture capitalists and corporate venture capitalists who have begun to work more carefully with their capital deployment. Recent economic shifts have led to a wider market adjustment, causing early-stage venture investors to allow only the […]

alwaysAI

BuiltWorlds Demo Drop: alwaysAI

AlwaysAI makes building and deploying Computer Vision (CV) applications easy and affordable for general contractors. Computer vision is a ground-breaking technology that drives revenue gains, maximizes operational efficiencies, and improves safety by automating ’vision’ in the real world. Through deep learning AI, computer vision enables cameras to quickly identify and […]

Venture West - Serial Entrepreneurs

2023 Venture West Conference Panel: Lessons Learned from ConTech’s Serial Entrepreneurs

Talking with leading industry Serial Entrepreneurs from internal innovation teams to groundbreaking startups to prognosticate the future of this space. This panel provided frontline insights into where future-focused innovators are guiding the built world. Moderated By: Tyler Sewall, Director of Technology Adoption, BuiltWorlds Speakers: Dustin DeVan, Ex-CEO, BuildingConnected Chris Callen, […]

Facilities Management: Optimizing Building Operations Through Technology

Facilities Management: Optimizing Building Operations Through Technology–Analyst Call

The role of innovative technology solutions, such as Facilities Management Software, is becoming increasingly critical in the built world. The first analyst call of May was facilitated by Sean Wrenn, and featured speakers Bob Bray, Vice President and General Manager of Autodesk Tandem; and Sean Olcott, VP of Production & […]

CUBE

BuiltWorlds Demo Drop: CUBE

CUBE, is an enterprise SaaS platform focusing on connected digitization of the built environment. CUBE.ms stands for Connected Unified Built Environment Management System, which is what the platform aims to deliver through its extensive toolset and features. CUBE shall be utilized for managing the entire lifecycle of Building and Infrastructure […]