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Research Reports
2020 Buildings Annual Report
We’ll help define “smart” buildings, explore the advantages and drawbacks of various building materials, investigate how BIM is being effectively utilized, showcase innovative buildings from around the world, and more!
2019 Construction Technology Annual Report
A deep dive market report on the status of construction technology as it stands today in the industry. The report highlights companies providing solutions across technology that are causing disruption paired with case studies from the leading construction companies putting them into action. We seek to provide a ‘how-to’ for the industry when considering taking steps toward future-proofing their business.
2019 European Market Annual Report
The conversation surrounding the advancement of the European built environment has become increasingly global. BuiltWorlds learned first hand how the industries in Europe and the United States compare. The development of infrastructure and the use of P3s is markedly different across the pond than it is in the US. In this report, we’ll parse these differences and break down the biggest players. This report will also feature insights on technical innovations machine learning, automation, and the funding backing it all. Compare the similarities and differences between the European and American markets.
2019 Modular Construction Update
2019 was a big year for modular construction. We teamed up with Skender to explore the offsite fabrication and modularization revolution, and to look back at some of the most exciting modular projects of the year.
M&A Activity Spells a New Future for the Built World
December 2017 to December 2018 saw a flurry of M&A activity in the construction technology space. Not only did we see the birth of two new “unicorns,” but a few “legacy” technology companies acquired a variety of startup solutions. We set out to figure out why these acquisitions happened and what they mean for the built world moving forward.
The Built World Investment Report Card
The Built World Investment Report Card is meant to summarize where we are as an industry and where we’re going. We’ll cover large-scale themes like the growth in investment entering the space, the solutions that solve pain points in the market, strategic investment and its importance, and vertical integration.
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Top Lists
2020 Venture Deals 50 List (of 2019)
BuiltWorlds lays out the top 50 venture deals that took place in 2019 within the built industry. You know the biggest deals, but the rest might surprise you.
2020 Building Tech 50 List
The Building Tech 50 list features 50 leading companies and solutions that are pushing the boundaries of how smart buildings are designed, built, operated, and maintained in 2020.
2019 Venture Investors 50 List
The Venture Investors 50 list features the leading companies, both traditional venture capitalists and corporate venture capitalists, that have invested significantly into built industry technology in 2019.
2019 Smart Jobsite 50 List
The Smart Jobsite 50 list features 50 innovative field solutions impacting how we build and operate onsite – from scanning & visualization to site & progress monitoring to wearables and more.
2019 Infrastructure Tech 50 List
The Infrastructure Tech 50 list features 50 innovative solutions impacting how we design, build, and maintain our infrastructure assets – from planning & design to safety & security to transportation and more.
2019 Project Software 50 List
The Project Software 50 list features 50 innovative solutions advancing how we deliver construction projects of every size and scope – from ERP to collaboration & document management to field management and more.
The Top 5 Sustainable NFL Stadiums
It’s that special time on the calendar, again. Yes, we are ready for some
football. The fans on Sunday heading to all the games know the fields will
be green, but will the stadiums they’ll be sitting in? As the NFL kicks
off another season, BuiltWorlds takes a look at the top five sustainable
stadiums in the league.
C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed
When just their idea for a new safety app garnered a national award three
months ago, Capital Construction Solutions knew it was on to something.
Now, as the product’s full market rollout nears, CEO Cory Davis tells
more.
BIM – Sorry, but One Size Fits No One!
There is no one BIM approach or strategy that is right for all. Everyone
needs to tailor their BIM usage to their individual needs, the needs of
those they are collaborating with, and the specific project objectives,
writes Beca’s Jon Williams.
Virtual Valhalla Speeds New Vikings Stadium
When the Minnesota Vikings’ shimmering new U.S. Bank Stadium opens in 2016,
the team and its hardy fans hope the $1-billion facility will capture the
best of both worlds: an indoor stadium with an outdoor feel. Right now,
that magic, and more, is being achieved virtually.
Ozinga owes it all to dad, and his dad, and…
In an era of corporate conglomerates, construction still has more than its
share of family-owned businesses. Chicago boasts long-standing firms like
Pepper, Walsh, McHugh, and Graycor, all still led by members of the
founding families. This Fathers’ Day tribute comes from one such grateful
heir.
BIM for all! Assemble offers free student licenses
Aspiring AEC students on summer break take note. Houston-based Assemble
Systems announced June 11 that it will give students and teachers a
complimentary head start on learning its BIM software.
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BuiltWorlds 2020 Analyst Call: Offsite Construction
Offsite construction and other building component manufacturing practices have garnered growing interest from key players throughout the built environment. We heard from 2 industry leaders active in modularization and prefabrication as they explained the opportunities, challenges, best practices, and other key insights in offsite construction. Speakers: – Magued Eldaief, CEO, […]
Buildings 2020 – Panel: Smart Buildings and Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance systems, digital twins, and other innovative technologies are optimizing the operations and maintenance of our buildings, making them smarter and more interconnected than ever. We’ll discuss the key indicators for building-operational excellence, data collection and subsequent analysis, and the actionable insights that can be provided. Contributors: Keith […]
Buildings 2020 – Panel: Building With BIM
According to a survey of our own members, the vast majority of BuiltWorlds Members are utilizing BIM on the majority of their projects. The technology allows builders to increase the quality of their projects, increase safety on the job site, and cut down on necessary rework. In this panel, we’ll […]
Buildings 2020 – Panel: Energy and Sustainability in Net Zero Buildings
Creating energy-efficient buildings is not only environmentally-friendly, but it saves owners and tenants money. A net-zero building, a structure that nets zero energy consumption, is the ideal that a lot of builders chase. In this panel, we’ll examine some of the trends we’re seeing in this field, and the factors […]
Buildings 2020 – Panel: Industry Leaders on Innovation
As construction practices and technology adoption continue to advance, building material manufacturers must stay ahead of the shifting built landscape. In this session, we’ll explore how global leaders in the materials supply space are driving innovation within their organization and throughout the built industries, hear how they’re developing and applying […]
2020 Buildings Analyst Call: Designing a Smart Building
In preparation for our Buildings Conference, we’ll dive into a case study where ESD and Cohesion worked together with John Buck Company to create a “smart building,” complete with connected systems and IoT capabilities. Speakers: Kurt Karnatz, President, ESD Nik Patel, Principal Software Architect, Cohesion