Trimble is a global technology company founded in 1978 with a mission to “transform the way the world works.” Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Trimble serves customers worldwide in the industries of construction, geospatial, utilities, transportation, and more. Executives at Trimble share these insights for technological trends in 2025.

PRECISE POSITIONING

Positioning precision may seem like table stakes when it comes to construction technology, but GNSS technology continues to evolve, becoming even more accurate and better in harsh conditions than at any point in history. We expect to see an increase both in GNSS positioning accuracy and in tailored solutions to meet different user needs. GNSS consistency will also take on extra importance in 2025, when solar storms are expected to reach their peak, with widespread disruptions to radio signals impacting the operations that rely on GNSS positioning even in mid-latitude regions. Contractors relying on GNSS should explore their options now to mitigate against these disturbances and decrease downtime and loss of productivity in 2025. – Elwyn McLachlan, vice president, civil solutions, Trimble 

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING

Fifty-nine percent of respondents of a recent Trimble survey said that artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) will be one of the biggest trends in 2025, and for good reason—it has and will continue to transform the construction industry due to the many efficiencies it brings. From automating processes to improving decision-making to enhancing team productivity, we expect AI/ML to continue to streamline the construction industry, creating more efficient, cost-effective, and safer construction projects. – Aviad Almagor, VP of tech innovation, Trimble 

REALITY CAPTURE 

Reality capture has proven its value for years, and new building tools will make it easier for more people to get in the game. These tools will not only offer a precise representation of the construction progress but also serve as a common language, so that anyone, anywhere, with any device can access and benefit from reality-capture data. This includes enabling people to capture scans and images directly from their phones and tablets, as well as robust massive areas captured at scale with mobile mapping. This shared visual and data-driven narrative is essential in aligning everyone’s efforts towards a common goal, reducing conflicts and misunderstandings. – Nathan Patton, product marketing manager, field systems, Trimble

WORKSITE SAFETY TECH

The benefits of cutting-edge technology for jobsite safety will become more evident in 2025. Field-focused solutions—layout tools, laser scanners, mobile mapping systems, and drones—are becoming more affordable and versatile, with greatly simplified data-management capabilities. From the reality-capture data from these sensors, advancing software capabilities will extract actionable information to reduce the time site crews spend physically capturing data, reducing the need for employees on active roadways and jobsites. – Khrystyna Bezborodova, product manager, feature extraction, Trimble

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES 

Purchasing technology hardware, software, and services using a subscription is one of the most important—and most popular—recent innovations in the construction industry. Over the past 18 months, adoption of subscriptions has accelerated and proven to be a way for contractors of all sizes to maximize both their budgets and their technology investments. We expect to see a maturation of subscription offerings in the coming year, both in terms of subscription programs and features, and in terms of adoption. – Elwyn McLachlan, vice president, civil solutions, Trimble

ROBOTICS/AUTOMATION

Robotics, automation, and autonomous machines will continue to play an important part in the future of construction, and the safety and security of location data will be a key driver. In addition to delivering benefits in the field, these solutions will add value through data collection and analysis that can be used for predictive insights and lead to incremental productivity gains. Autonomous machines will continue to move out of test sites and into field trials in 2025, continuing their steady march forward. – Nathan Patton, product marketing manager, field systems, Trimble