Construction companies are investing in AI, cybersecurity and cloud platforms, but most are still in the early stages of their digital transformation journey, according to a new survey
The 2025 State of Technology in Construction report found that 82% of respondents said their organisation has 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, almost three-quarters (73%) plan to invest in cybersecurity in the coming year, yet 80% of executives said their firm had experienced a data breach in the past 12 months.
‘Bright spots’ in construction tech adoption
Wipfli said the survey highlighted several bright spots in tech adoption among construction firms.
For example, two-thirds (66%) of the smallest firms now have an AI strategy.
Meanwhile, 43% of firms reported full integration with advanced technologies.
One-third of firms have also achieved real-time, automated decision-making. Wipfli said this marks a “critical step” in unlocking AI’s predictive power.
Larger firms leading the way – but still work to do
The survey found that larger firms are leading the way in data analytics and cybersecurity – but even among companies with annual revenues above $250m, 12% still rely mostly on manual reporting.
Among these large firms, almost half (47%) said real-time insights drive automated decisions, compared with just 17% of firms with revenues under $50m.
Wipfli said the survey’s results show construction leaders recognise the value of technology, but there’s still work to do.
The next step is to move away from experimentation to enterprise-wide alignments, where tech isn’t just a tool but a driver of smarter, faster decisions.
Brad Wener, partner and construction and real estate industry leader at Wipfli, said: “Technology maturity in construction is still in its adolescence.
“Integration isn’t optional; it’s the unlock for speed and value.”
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