BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference
BuiltWorlds' flagship annual event in Chicago exploring construction technology trends—from AI readiness and robotics to project delivery and GC-sub partnerships—attended by 600+ senior construction and technology leaders.
Definition
The BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference is BuiltWorlds' largest annual event, held July 15-16, 2026 in Chicago, bringing together over 600 companies with 66% of attendees in senior leadership positions. BuiltWorlds is known for its research-driven approach to construction technology, combining proprietary market research with practitioner case studies. The 2026 conference focuses on AI readiness, robotics implementation, project delivery innovation, and GC-subcontractor technology partnerships. Speakers include innovation leaders from Flatiron Dragados, EllisDon, Swinerton, and DPR Construction. Registration is $2,400 for non-members (20% discount before May 15, 2026). Beyond Chicago, BuiltWorlds operates global summits in Paris (June 9-11, 2026), Tokyo (October 13-15, 2026), Munich (AI applications), and Buildings + Materials. The BuiltWorlds research platform publishes annual technology adoption reports and ROI benchmarks that inform investment decisions across the construction technology ecosystem.
Examples
CIO of a national GC attending BuiltWorlds CTC 2026 to benchmark AI adoption maturity against 50 peer firms
BuiltWorlds research report informing a $2M construction technology investment decision for a regional general contractor
BuiltWorlds 2027 expected to feature autonomous equipment case studies and AI-native construction management platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
The BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference is BuiltWorlds' largest annual event, held July 15-16, 2026 in Chicago, bringing together over 600 companies with 66% of attendees in senior leadership positions. BuiltWorlds is known for its research-driven approach to construction technology, combining proprietary market research with practitioner case studies. The 2026 conference focuses on AI readiness, robotics implementation, project delivery innovation, and GC-subcontractor technology partnerships. Speakers include innovation leaders from Flatiron Dragados, EllisDon, Swinerton, and DPR Construction. Registration is $2,400 for non-members (20% discount before May 15, 2026). Beyond Chicago, BuiltWorlds operates global summits in Paris (June 9-11, 2026), Tokyo (October 13-15, 2026), Munich (AI applications), and Buildings + Materials. The BuiltWorlds research platform publishes annual technology adoption reports and ROI benchmarks that inform investment decisions across the construction technology ecosystem.
CIO of a national GC attending BuiltWorlds CTC 2026 to benchmark AI adoption maturity against 50 peer firms. BuiltWorlds research report informing a $2M construction technology investment decision for a regional general contractor. BuiltWorlds 2027 expected to feature autonomous equipment case studies and AI-native construction management platforms.
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