Pushing Boundaries

This year’s HIVE 50 list is made up of people, products, and processes that are leading the charge to inspire creativity, improve performance, and explore better ways to build. Represented in five categories--capital, design, building technology, strategy, and intel—the honorees will be celebrated at the third annual HIVE conference, Nov. 28 and 29 in Austin, Texas.



All Honorees Building Tech Capital Design Intel Strategy

AeroBarrier Automated Air-Sealing System

building tech

Airbnb Friendly Buildings Multifamily Program

strategy

ArborCrowd Online Crowdfunding Platform for Multifamily Projects

capital

Ashton Woods Homes Starlight Communities for Entry-level Buyers

strategy

Blokable Modular Housing Development

strategy

Blueprint Robotics Tech-driven Panel Fabrication

building tech

Brick & Mortar Ventures Investment Firm for the Construction Industry

capital

Built Robotics Autonomous Construction Equipment

building tech

Cadre Technology-enabled Real Estate Investment Platform

capital

Clayton Homes Designer Cottages Tiny Homes

strategy

CoreLogic Provider of Storm Surge Risk Analytics

intel

Covestro PUReWall

building tech

Cove.Tool Building Cost/Performance Program

building tech

David Baker Architects Five 88

design

DELOS DARWIN Residential Wellness Intelligence Network

intel

Doxel Construction Management Tool

building tech

Dweller Affordable Turnkey Solution for ADUs

capital

EcoCor Prefab Passive House

design

Enterprise Community Partners Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute

design

Eyrus Management Software for the Construction Industry

intel

Fifth Wall Ventures Venture Capital Firm Focused on Real Estate

capital

FivePoint Communities Newhall Ranch

strategy

GDS Architects LifeArk Resilient Housing

design

Houslets Low-cost, Modular Housing and Workspace Units

design

Housing Innovation Lab Boston Housing Affordability Plan

strategy

Humatics Automated Construction Equipment

building tech

KB Home The KB Home ProjeKt: Where Tomorrow Lives

design

Kensho Economic Mapping Program

intel

Kitson & Partners Babcock Ranch Sustainable Community

strategy

Landed Homeownership Program for Teachers

strategy

LStar Ventures Union Point Sustainable Community

intel

Michigan Farmhouse Living Building Challenge–Certified House

design

Module Expandable, Affordable Homes

strategy

New York University City Health Dashboard

intel

NEXT Energy Technologies Solar Energy Window Coating

building tech

Opendoor Home Trade-in Program

capital

Phase Change Energy Solutions ENRG Blanket

building tech

Propy Digital Real Estate Exchange Software

capital

PulteGroup Altus at the Quarter Smart Community

strategy

Pyatok Architects Vibrant Communities Through Urban Design

design

Randek ZeroLabor Robotic System

building tech

RBH Group Finance, Development, and Management Firm

capital

Sonnen and Mandalay Homes Energy Storage System

building tech

Starcity Affordable Dorm-style Housing

strategy

Swytch Blockchain-based Sustainability Tracker

capital

Triax Technologies Worker Safety Devices

building tech

University of Maryland Lightweight Wood Material

building tech

Uplift Data Partners Drone Service Provider for the Construction Industry

intel

U.S. Gypsum SecuRock ExoAir 430 Weather Barrier

building tech

Vital Vio Bacteria-killing LED Technology

building tech