For years, the construction industry has been embracing technology that saves time and streamlines coordination. And we’ve made real progress: clipboards have become iPads, whiteboards have become dashboards, and the flood of spreadsheets now lives (mostly) in the cloud.
But even with great tools in place, many GCs still spend hours chasing down updates, prepping reports, and kicking off meetings with, “Okay, where were we?”
The next wave of construction tech is about putting your data to work.
Analog Roots |
Digital Transformation |
The Next Frontier: Intelligence |
| For decades, project plans, change orders, and cost estimates were only found on paper or in static files. Collaboration meant sending and receiving faxes, filing cabinets filled to the brim, and endless email chains. | Over the past 10–15 years, project management platforms and real-time mobile apps have replaced the need for clipboards and paper punch lists, helping to boost visibility and centralize data within the industry. | While digital tools have made information more accessible, AI is now making that information actionable — predicting risks, optimizing resources, and guiding decisions before your team even breaks ground. |
Beyond efficiency, AI also represents a cultural shift for the industry
Instead of relying solely on experience, instinct, and long hours of manual review, preconstruction teams can now combine human expertise with tech-driven insights. This hybrid approach doesn’t replace the builder’s judgment; it amplifies it, allowing teams to move faster, make smarter calls, and reduce costly rework.
For an industry often squeezed by tight margins and timelines, that shift could be the difference between delivering on budget or falling behind.
Where AI Meets Construction
As a Built by Builders member, we’re purposefully developing AI that serves the needs of builders – not just following a technology fad. ConCntric along with others in the Built by Builders organization are providing field-tested, AI-driven solutions that drive real results.
Here are just a few ways AI is already being applied today by some of our fellow members:
- Document Crunch → Uses natural language processing to classify, tag, and summarize contracts, specs, and soil reports, so both back-office and field teams can understand critical documents at a glance.
- Togal.AI → Automates digital takeoffs with computer vision and ML algorithms, turning scanned plans into precise quantity estimates in minutes instead of days.
- Kaster → Streamlines subcontractor compliance by automatically verifying certified payrolls, workforce reports, and tier-tracking through AI-powered document checks.
These real-world applications show how AI not only accelerates tasks but also embeds itself into daily workflows. They’ve paved the way for the next evolution in preconstruction: AI that doesn’t just wait to be asked.
Ready to See What’s Next?
AI is shaping the future of construction, and ConCntric is leading the way. By eliminating rework, strengthening collaboration, and surfacing insights you can act on, we’re building tools that give preconstruction teams a true competitive edge.
Explore Introducing Amplify: Your AI Partner for Preconstruction to see how agentic AI is transforming the way GCs work—moving beyond passive assistance to action-oriented support inside your workflows.
