November 7, 2026
CMiC introduced NexusAI, a new artificial intelligence launchpad within its NEXUS platform, during the company’s 28th annual CONNECT customer conference, held November 1–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The announcement highlights CMiC’s continued investment in AI-powered construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology, designed to simplify workflows, improve project visibility and help construction organizations manage financial and operational processes more efficiently.
CONNECT 2026 brought together approximately 900 customers, partners, industry leaders and product specialists for more than 30 educational sessions, product demonstrations and networking opportunities.
NexusAI represents a new approach to interacting with construction ERP software by allowing users to access information and initiate business processes through natural-language requests.
Integrated into CMiC’s NEXUS platform, the AI launchpad enables construction professionals to launch AI agents, retrieve ERP information and complete guided workflows without navigating multiple application screens.
Powered by the CMiC Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, NexusAI processes requests within existing security settings and user permissions.
This approach is designed to provide AI-assisted functionality while maintaining established controls over sensitive financial, payroll and project information.
NexusAI introduces several capabilities intended to improve everyday construction business operations.
Key features include:
These capabilities aim to reduce time spent navigating software applications while helping construction teams access information and manage business processes more efficiently.
A central focus of CMiC’s latest NEXUS developments is improving the efficiency and accuracy of construction financial management.
The company highlighted enhancements to job costing and payroll functionality, alongside AI-powered capabilities intended to strengthen operational visibility.
Steve Cangiano, Chief Product Officer at CMiC, emphasized that the latest NEXUS release builds on previous developments by sharpening functionality related to job costing and payroll.
According to Cangiano, the improvements are designed to help construction companies manage job costs more efficiently, protect payroll information and provide project teams with greater visibility throughout the construction lifecycle.
For contractors managing multiple projects, these capabilities could help improve access to financial information, reduce administrative complexity and support more informed business decisions.
CMiC’s CONNECT 2026 conference provided an opportunity for customers and industry professionals to explore emerging technologies, improve their understanding of CMiC products and exchange operational best practices.
The four-day event featured more than 30 sessions, over 30 speakers and four new conference experiences.
Attendees participated in educational presentations, interactive learning labs and one-on-one meetings with CMiC product specialists at the CONNECT Campground.
The conference also offered opportunities to earn NASBA-certified Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
With 24 sponsors and exhibitors participating, CONNECT 2026 showcased technology integrations and solutions intended to improve efficiency, accuracy and strategic decision-making across construction organizations.
Artificial intelligence and the evolving construction technology landscape were major themes throughout CONNECT 2026.
Guest keynote speaker Zack Kass, Global AI Advisor and former Go-To-Market leader at OpenAI, discussed how organizations are applying artificial intelligence to improve operations and develop new competitive advantages.
Steve Jones, Industry Insights and Research Leader at Dodge Construction Network, provided a data-driven perspective on emerging construction industry trends and future market developments.
Together, the presentations highlighted the growing importance of technology adoption, operational intelligence and strategic planning within the construction sector.
Beyond introducing NexusAI, CMiC used CONNECT 2026 to reinforce its focus on connecting construction financial management, project operations and emerging AI technologies.
The conference introduced a new Executive Track and expanded opportunities for professional development, customer collaboration and technology demonstrations.
Shirin Ali, Head of Marketing at CMiC, described CONNECT 2026 as the company’s most ambitious conference to date, highlighting the introduction of new AI capabilities, executive programming and enhanced attendee experiences.
The latest developments reflect CMiC’s broader strategy of integrating artificial intelligence into construction ERP workflows while maintaining the security and operational controls required by construction businesses.
As construction companies seek ways to improve productivity and manage increasingly complex projects, AI-powered ERP technology is emerging as an important area of innovation.
By introducing natural-language interactions, AI agents and guided business workflows, NexusAI aims to make construction financial and operational information more accessible to authorized users.
The ability to retrieve project insights, initiate transactions and manage workflows through conversational requests could reduce administrative effort while helping project teams respond more quickly to changing business requirements.
With NexusAI and its latest NEXUS enhancements, CMiC is advancing its approach to construction ERP by connecting artificial intelligence with core business functions, including job costing, payroll, budgeting and project management.
The announcement at CONNECT 2026 demonstrates how AI is becoming increasingly integrated into the systems construction organizations use to manage projects, finances and daily operations.
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