Research Reports
Looking to perform a deep dive on a specific technology type? BuiltWorlds Standard & Enterprise members have the ability to request a custom report on up to 30 different technology types.
Venture in the Built World
2018 is shaping up to become the year of the built industry tech venture boom. Just ten years ago, there were two measly construction technology investments totaling $4.5 million. Closing out 2017, these numbers soared to 40 deals with a price tag of $538 million, according to Pitchbook. We have […]
Strategies for Drone Implementation
Introduction We all know that traditional practices for construction progress monitoring, site surveying, and safety monitoring are slow and unwieldy. Drones are on a course to fundamentally alter these processes by providing a comprehensive visual record of the job site. Drone use in construction has increased by 239% in the […]
Promoting Industry-Wide BIM Adoption
Introduction We all know that the construction industry has the potential to greatly improve its productivity. The industry’s productivity levels are currently suboptimal due to the way that project teams store and process data. 2D models do not allow project teams to carry out thorough performance analyses of a building […]
Unlock Energy Efficiency in Your Building
Approximately 30% of our energy in commercial buildings goes to waste due to outdated energy systems and inefficient heating and cooling processes. Whether you are a building operator or a tenant, energy consumption in our buildings affects us a great deal. Our energy demands are growing but our budgets aren’t. Let’s fix that! Join the discussion […]
Optimizing Form with Generative Design
Introduction Generative design is the contemporary frontier of building design. It has the potential to fundamentally shift the way architects, engineers, developers, and contractors design and collaborate. It helps developers value engineer projects more efficiently, allows architects to quickly explore an almost infinite number of design options, and promotes early […]
Thinking Smarter: The Next Step in City Infrastructure
Connectivity, shared space, cultural exchange, economic opportunity – the core values of urban living are long-standing and have shaped the way people interact with cities for millennia. Today, we find ourselves at the crest of a tidal wave of urbanization. With more and more people seeking out shared experiences and […]