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October 12, 2025
compiled by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network.
Welcome to your weekly dose of construction technology insights powered by Construction Links Network. Every week, we dive into the tools, trends, and tech that are reshaping how our industry builds smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Whether you’re on the jobsite or in the boardroom, this blog is your reliable resource for staying current with innovations in software, materials, AI, robotics, BIM, and more.
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Schedules are the blueprint of execution, holding details that can make or break a project. But when delays strike, teams waste hours exporting spreadsheets and chasing logic to explain what changed—and why. No more digging through the Gantt. With Insights Agent, built into ALICE, you can chat with your schedule, ask questions in multiple languages and instantly uncover project metrics, risks, or optimization opportunities—helping teams make faster, smarter project decisions in minutes.
Tune in and get inspired by the people and ideas shaping our industry. The Power of Construction podcast from Procore features conversations with construction pioneers on everything from leveraging tech to improving company culture. Listen in to find out how to ignite change and bridge the industry’s productivity gap.
Licenses matter less than readiness. Cost shows up in wasted hours, mismatched workflows, scope sprawl, and skipped training. Leaders who chart spend across planning, rollout, onboarding, and support get a firm grip on budgets. Focusing on preparation, clear training paths, and post-launch support provides firms control over implementation cost and impact.
In this episode Jason Howden (CIO, Revizto) sits down with Mitch Medway (Digital Lead, Arcadis Sydney) to discuss the evolution of BIM, digital transformation, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in AEC. Mitch shares how a pivotal career decision led him away from traditional architecture and into the world of BIM and data-driven problem-solving. He unpacks the real challenge of digital adoption, why a problem shared is a problem halved, and how collaboration and technology go hand in hand to drive efficiency.
Do you know that most construction startups don’t spend a lot of time on strategy? Studies support this statement. Strategic planning refers to a process of documenting and creating a direction of your construction startup by determining where you are at the moment and which road you plan to take.
Keeping overall projects costs down means avoiding mistakes. Rising costs and tighter deadlines can mean small mistakes compound into expensive delays. Projects and teams must perform more capably with better controls to ensure even simple tasks do not need to be repeated or corrected later. With cost overruns being unacceptable, Double Black Construction strives to remain nimble through adopting and using new technology to enhance how their skilled trades crews work in the field.
In construction, financials are often locked down. PMs see bids, office staff see invoices, but few see the whole picture. On The Cost Codes Show, Knowify CEO, Marc Visent, offers a different path: transparency. As a growing SaaS business, Knowify shares financial and operational numbers to build trust, align the team, and drive accountability. It’s an approach trade contractors can adopt in their own businesses.
TL;DR: Organize storage by domain, default to yyyy/mm/dd partitioning (ingest_date in bronze, event_date in silver), prefer Parquet for analytics and CSV only for interchange, enable lifecycle rules + versioning on day one, orchestrate with the Alice scheduler (retries & alerting), and use the COPY INTO pattern for incremental, idempotent loads.
Bad Elf, LLC and Pix4D SA have unveiled a powerful new partnership that brings survey-grade 3D scanning to smartphones through the integration of the Bad Elf Flex Mini Extreme GNSS receiver with PIX4Dcatch, Pix4D’s mobile 3D scanning app. This compact, high-accuracy solution allows AEC, utility, and public safety professionals to capture centimeter-level 3D models for subsurface mapping, infrastructure inspection, and asset documentation—without the bulk of traditional survey equipment. Combining RTK, LiDAR, and photogrammetry technologies, the solution delivers precision, speed, and portability, making advanced reality capture more accessible than ever. Available now at bad-elf.com and pix4d.com, the system supports iOS devices and includes bundled options with multi-year PIX4Dcatch licenses, enabling field teams to achieve efficient, real-time data collection and smarter project insights.
Special-Lite, a leader in high-performance commercial doors and framing systems, has partnered with BILT, the award-winning platform for Intelligent Instructions®, to enhance the installation experience for contractors and builders. Through the BILT mobile app, Special-Lite now offers interactive 3D animated installation guides with voice narration, allowing users to pause, rotate, and replay steps at their own pace. This innovation is designed to reduce installation time, minimize errors, and improve job site efficiency. By providing easy-to-follow, customizable instructions, the partnership supports more accurate and confident installations across Special-Lite’s product range.
SolidCAD, one of Canada’s leading technology solution providers for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors, has been acquired by Symetri, a global digital solutions leader and part of the Addnode Group. This acquisition marks Symetri’s strategic entry into the Canadian market and expands its global footprint to over 30 offices across Europe, the U.S., Brazil, and now Canada. As Autodesk’s largest Platinum Partner in Canada and Bluebeam’s only Sapphire Partner, SolidCAD will now integrate Symetri’s powerful tools—Naviate, Sovelia, and CQ—to further enhance its offerings. Clients will gain access to deeper expertise, expanded solutions, and continued top-tier support. With no disruption to ongoing services, the merger reflects a shared commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and customer success. The partnership also opens new opportunities for SolidCAD’s employees and strengthens alignment with Autodesk and Bluebeam technologies.
SmartPM Technologies has launched SmartPM Essentials, a powerful, flat-rate solution designed to make construction schedule data clear, actionable, and accessible—without the complexity of traditional project controls. Priced at $10K annually for unlimited projects and users, Essentials identifies schedule quality issues, delays, and risk indicators early, empowering construction teams to act proactively. Features include company-wide dashboards, schedule quality checks, change logs, and performance trend analysis. Built for general contractors, owners, and developers managing multiple projects, Essentials uncovers hidden risks in scheduling data, helping teams avoid costly delays and improve project outcomes. It’s ideal for companies needing better visibility without deep scheduling expertise. Essentials also serves as a gateway to SmartPM’s advanced Controls platform, supporting future scalability.
Panel Built, Inc., a leader in modular construction, has launched custom-designed modular buildings for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)—providing turnkey energy storage infrastructure for utilities, municipalities, and commercial facilities. As demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need for durable, scalable solutions to store and manage power. Panel Built’s BESS enclosures are fully customizable, built to meet local codes, and configured for a range of applications, including stationary, skid-mounted, mobile, and containerized energy storage. Designed off-site and delivered ready to deploy, each unit can include integrated systems such as HVAC, fire suppression, hydrogen detection, and inverters. With in-house manufacturing, Panel Built ensures fast lead times and high-quality control. Leveraging years of experience in E-house design, the company now brings its proven expertise to energy storage—helping organizations enhance grid resilience, reduce peak demand costs, and support the transition to clean energy.
Trimble has expanded its partnership with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) International, advancing its global commitment to sustainable infrastructure and community development. Building on years of support for EWB in the U.S., Trimble is now providing funding, hardware, software, and technical training for international projects, starting with a groundbreaking initiative in Eastern Uganda. This 18-month program with EWB East Africa aims to unlock local government infrastructure funds that are currently inaccessible due to a lack of data and engineering capacity. Through Trimble’s integrated technology—including GIS, drone mapping, and engineering software—along with community-led surveys and training for local youth, the project seeks to deliver master plans and financial models that enable investment in water, sanitation, energy, and education. A unique ‘Buildathon’ will also engage women leaders in construction and engineering to shape long-term impact.
Construct CRM has announced a strategic partnership with Atlantic Squared Supply, a major U.S. distributor of roofing and building materials, to launch branded, completely free CRM platforms for contractors in January 2026. The new CRMs will serve Mid Atlantic Roofing Supply and GLM Landscape Supply customers, offering powerful digital tools designed for roofing, exterior, and landscaping professionals. With no minimum spend, unlimited team access, and free training, these solutions empower contractors to streamline operations, boost sales, and expand into new markets—particularly landscaping, where remote measuring tools will transform project estimating. Key features include digital estimating, lead and project management, aerial measurement integration, 24/7 material quoting and ordering, homeowner financing offers, and invoice automation. Contractors can sign up early to gain full access ahead of the launch.
Cansel Group has officially acquired Survey Solutions Group, a leading distributor of geospatial technologies based in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking a major milestone in Cansel’s international growth strategy. Established in 1993, Survey Solutions Group brings decades of experience and a loyal customer base, offering advanced Trimble solutions including GNSS, robotic total stations, and 3D scanners for sectors such as surveying, civil engineering, rail, maritime, and road construction. This acquisition expands Cansel’s geographic footprint—building on its existing operations in Canada and California—and enhances its ability to deliver industry-leading geospatial technologies and services to professionals in Scotland. Customers of Survey Solutions will continue to receive personalized, local service from the same expert team, now backed by Cansel Group’s global resources and technical expertise.
Cretebots, a leader in 3D concrete printing, has set a new construction milestone by completing India’s fastest large-scale 3D printed building—a 700 sq. ft. sales office—in just 5 days. Utilizing its proprietary 3D concrete printing technology, Cretebots delivered a fully functional structure with integrated plumbing and electrical systems, minimal labor, and over 50% less construction waste. This project highlights the speed, cost-efficiency, and sustainability of 3D printing in real-world applications. The achievement not only showcases Cretebots’ innovation in automated construction but also demonstrates the transformative potential of additive manufacturing for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development in India.
