Bricks And Bytes Skanska Reveals - Why Construction Companies Have 300+ Software Tools But Still Can't Get Work Done
Sep 11, 2025
Michael (Mike) and Danielle from Skanska delve into the chaos of construction software, revealing how one project can require 18 tools just to function. They tackle the industry's obsession with numerous fragmented systems versus the genuine need for solutions. The duo critiques pricing models that fail to deliver value and exposes the challenges of AI hype cycles in construction. They stress the importance of industry expertise in startup funding to avoid mismatches and share insights on how successful tech integration can enhance construction processes.
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Tool Overload Forces Simplification
- Large construction firms accumulate hundreds of point tools, creating complexity and burden for field teams.
- Skanska is actively trying to simplify its stack while still making room to pilot new technologies.
Eighteen Tools On One Project
- A Boston project had 18 different tools used daily because both Skanska and the client required separate systems.
- That duplication created heavy, redundant data-entry work for the team on site.
Offer Site Pilots, Not Just Funding
- Treat large contractors as partners and offer real-world pilots on job sites rather than asking for investment first.
- Use pilots to learn operational realities and adapt your roadmap to construction needs.