Construction leaders have rarely been more optimistic about technology’s role in business performance. Across the industry, executives increasingly view technology as a way to reduce costs, improve productivity, streamline operations and make better decisions. Technology is no longer viewed as simply a line buried in operating expenses; it’s now critical operational infrastructure to support growth, productivity and firm operational excellence priorities. According to Wipfli’s 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey, lowering costs, streamlining operations and improving decision-making ranked among the most valuable opportunities technology can provide. The question is not whether construction firms should invest in AI, but whether they have built the technology foundation necessary to generate enterprise value from it. What the Data Says Recent survey findings reveal both growing enthusiasm for AI and persistent foundational technology challenges: 45% of executives are likely to invest in AI and machine learning in the next 12 months…
Construction leaders have rarely been more optimistic about technology’s role in business performance. Across the industry, executives increasingly view technology as a way to reduce costs, improve productivity, streamline operations and make better decisions. Technology is no longer viewed as simply a line buried in operating expenses; it’s now critical operational infrastructure to support growth, productivity and firm operational excellence priorities. According to Wipfli’s 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey, lowering costs, streamlining operations and improving decision-making ranked among the most valuable opportunities technology can provide. The question is not whether construction firms should invest in AI, but whether they have built the technology foundation necessary to generate enterprise value from it. What the Data Says Recent survey findings reveal both growing enthusiasm for AI and persistent foundational technology challenges: 45% of executives are likely to invest in AI and machine learning in the next 12 months…
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