Wipfli’s 2025 state of technology in construction report paints a picture of an industry eager to innovate but still finding its footing. Based on a survey of 308 construction executives, the report shows that while many firms are investing in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud platforms, they’re still early in their digital transformation journey.
A full 82 percent of respondents say they have an AI strategy, but most are still at the entry level, using AI in limited ways rather than integrating it into strategic decision-making. Similarly, 73 percent plan to invest in cybersecurity in the coming year, yet 80 percent of firms experienced a data breach in the past 12 months.
The report highlights a few bright spots: Sixty-six percent of the smallest firms now have an AI strategy. Forty-three percent of firms report full integration with advanced technologies. One-third of firms have achieved real-time, automated decision-making—a critical step toward unlocking AI’s predictive power.
Larger firms lead the way in data analytics and cybersecurity, but even among companies with over $250M in annual revenue, 12 percent still rely on mostly manual reporting.
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