Top List Calendar & Application Details
BuiltWorlds Top Lists are derived from a combination of survey data from our Benchmarking Program, direct industry research, member conversations & feedback, and case studies. Solution providers may also apply to be considered for a Top List.
Below is a list of upcoming Top Lists that are application-eligible. If you’d like your organization or solution to be considered, please submit an application using the appropriate link.
2026 AI Top 50
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
The inaugural AI Top 50 List highlights AI-driven solutions making waves across the AEC industry. Selections draw on data collected from AI technology users through various benchmarking surveys, as well as a dedicated solution application and user nomination form. The list features solutions across the following categories:
- Design & Planning
- Engineering & Structural Analysis
- Construction Planning, Estimating & Procurement
- Jobsite Operations, Robotics & Monitoring
- Quality Control & Risk Management
- Project Management, Collaboration & AI Copilots
- Facilities & Operations (Post-Construction)
- Sustainability & Compliance
- Workflow Automation & Productivity
- Data & Analytics Platforms
- Workforce & Labor Management
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to read the 40-AI Driven Solutions to Watch in 2026 Article!
2026 Infrastructure Top 50
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
The Infrastructure Top 50 List highlights leading solutions in the infrastructure technology space, covering innovations that support the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects. It is organized into three core sections: Design & Engineering, Construction & Delivery, and Operations & Maintenance, each reflecting distinct stages of project execution. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Design & Engineering
- Design, Engineering, & Modeling
- Digital Twin, GIS, & Data Intelligence
- Construction & Delivery
- Project & Construction Management
- Materials, Structural Monitoring, & Inspection Technology
- Site Logistics
- Water, Utilities, & Environmental
- Operations & Maintenance
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2025 Infrastructure Top 50 List!
2026 Offsite Construction Top 50
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
The Offsite Top 50 List highlights solutions across offsite construction, from design and engineering platforms for planning and coordinating modular projects to panelized systems and MEP prefabrication that turn designs into ready-to-install components. It also features volumetric modular units delivering fully finished 3D modules, plus supply chain and manufacturing solutions that keep production and logistics on schedule. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Design & Engineering Platforms
- Panelized Systems
- MEP & Trade Prefabrication
- Volumetric Modular
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solutions
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2025 Offsite Construction Top 50 List!
2027 Preconstruction Top 50
Application Deadline: February 19, 2027
The Preconstruction Top List highlights technology that streamlines key preconstruction workflows across the construction lifecycle. It covers Estimating and Scheduling tools that improve cost modeling and project planning, Prequalification and Bid Management platforms that simplify subcontractor selection and bid tracking, and Procurement and Contract Lifecycle Management solutions that optimize purchasing and contractual processes. It also includes Contract Review & Risk Analysis technologies, which use AI and analytics to identify scope gaps, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance before construction begins. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Bid Management
- Prequalification
- Estimating
- Scheduling
- Contracting
- Procurement
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2026 Preconstruction Top 50 List!
2027 Project Software Top 50
Application Deadline: March 19, 2027
The Project Software Top 50 List highlights leading digital solutions used to plan, manage, and analyze construction and infrastructure projects. It includes platforms across key categories such as project management, project analytics and reporting, document management, BIM and digital modeling, and ERP systems. Together, these tools support collaboration, data visibility, and operational efficiency across both project teams and enterprise functions. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Project Management
- Project Analytics & Reporting
- ERP
- Document Management
- BIM & Digital Modeling
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2026 Project Software Top 50 List!
2027 Field Solutions Top 50
Application Deadline: April 16, 2027
The Field Solutions Top 50 List highlights the leading platforms across five critical operational categories that are reshaping how project teams coordinate labor, manage site conditions, enforce safety protocols, and document construction progress. Whether evaluating tools for a single trade contractor or a large general contractor, this guide serves as a practical reference for the solutions defining modern construction site operations. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Workforce Management
- Site Logistics & Management
- Site Safety Management
- Progress Tracking & Analytics
- Reality Capture
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2026 Field Solutions Top 50 List!
2027 Robotics Top 50
Application Deadline: June 4, 2027
The Robotics Top 50 List spotlights 50 of the most innovative robotics solutions reshaping how buildings and infrastructure are designed, built, and delivered. The lineup spans onsite robotics (ie, layout automation, robotic concrete printing, welding, installation, inspection, and materials handling) alongside offsite systems like modular assembly and robotic 3D printing. Rounding it out are advanced machinery and retrofitting technologies that automate critical earthwork, site preparation, and demolition processes. Far from futuristic novelties, these solutions are already boosting productivity, easing skilled labor shortages, sharpening precision, and making jobsites safer. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- On-site Robotics
- Offsite Robotics
- Automated Machinery & Related Solutions
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2026 Robotics Top 50 List!
2027 Tools & Equipment Top 50
Application Deadline: July 11, 2027
The Tools & Equipment Top 50 List highlights top tools and equipment-related solutions transforming the construction industry across key categories. From digital procurement platforms and rental marketplaces to fleet intelligence systems, tool tracking, operator safety technologies, and smart equipment attachments, these solutions help contractors improve efficiency, visibility, and safety across jobsites. Each category showcases leading innovations driving smarter equipment management and utilization. The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Digital Equipment Procurement
- Equipment Rental Marketplaces & Aggregators
- Fleet Intelligence Platforms
- Equipment Safety & Operator Protection
- Equipment Attachments & Smart Add-Ons
- Tool Inventory & utilization Management
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2025 Tools & Equipment Top 50 List!
2027 Building Tech Top 50
Application Deadline: August 6, 2027
The Building Tech Top 50 List highlights top technology solutions spanning the full project lifecycle — from early concept and feasibility through design development, design review and quality assurance, and construction, operations, and handover. It features both legacy and emerging solutions being leveraged by some of the largest AEC firms around the world.
The list features solutions in the following categories:
- Test Fit Solutions
- Digital Design Prototyping/Smart Design Solutions
- Compliance/Permitting Solutions
- Generative Design/Rapid Prototyping Solutions
- Energy Modeling Solutions
- LCA/Environmental Impact Solutions
- QA/QC & Review Solutions
- Project Management Solutions
- Digital Twin Solutions
Categories are subject to change.
Click the image above to view the 2025 Building Tech Top 50 List!