Strong Foundations: Why Construction Companies Need Smart Data Collection Now to Build for the Future

The construction season is here—and while crews are laying concrete and raising steel, leading organizations are focused on another essential foundation: data and AI. 

In a $10 trillion global construction industry, where productivity has grown by just 1% annually over the past two decades, it’s clear: the companies that embrace digital transformation—and do it well—gain a major edge. 

As AI becomes central to how work gets done, the ability to capture and use the right data is what will separate the leaders from the laggards. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing the construction industry, with recent data highlighting significant growth and adoption trends: 

  • In 2024, the global AI in construction market was valued at approximately $1.8 billion. Projections indicate a substantial increase, reaching around $12.1 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 31.0%. Press Release Services+1GlobeNewswire+1 
  • The U.S. market was estimated at $530.1 million in 2023, with expectations to grow significantly by 2030. China is also anticipated to experience rapid growth, with a forecasted CAGR of 29.9%, reaching $1.8 billion by 2030. GlobeNewswire+1Press Release Services+1 
  • Despite the promising market growth, AI adoption among construction firms remains relatively low. Data collected between late 2023 and early 2024 revealed that only about 1.5% of construction companies in the U.S. had recently utilizedAI, with just over 2% expecting to use some form of AI in the near future. BDO 
  • AI applications in construction are diverse, encompassing project planning and management, design optimization, predictive maintenance, and safety monitoring. These technologies aim to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety on construction sites. Precedence Research 

 In summary, while AI presents transformative potential for the construction sector, current adoption rates are modest. However, with ongoing technological advancements and increasing awareness of AI’s benefits, the industry is poised for significant growth in AI integration in the coming years. 

Here’s Where OmniByte Comes In 

OmniByte Forms gives your field teams an easy, mobile-first way to collect clean, accurate, and real-time data—even offline. Integrated seamlessly with your Service solution, this means better insights, fewer errors, and smarter decisions on every job.  

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At Gogh Solutions, we help construction companies implement and optimize Service—and bring in tools like OmniByte Forms to build a modern, field-ready tech stack that scales with your business. 

With decades of service operations experience, we know the pain points: disconnected systems, inefficient scheduling, missed maintenance windows. That’s why we work with you to connect data from the field to the office—and future-proof your business with AI-ready workflows. 

Plan Now or Pay Later 

As AI begins to power things like predictive maintenance, scheduling, and workforce planning, data becomes the fuel behind every smart decision. And if you wait too long to start collecting it, it might be too late to catch up. 

This season, don’t just break ground—build smarter. 

Together, Gogh Solutions, and OmniByte help construction firms lay the foundation for better, faster, and more efficient service operations. Because when it comes to digital transformation, it’s not just what you build—it’s how you build it.  

Feeling apprehensive about embracing AI is understandable—it’s a powerful technology that’s changing the way industries operate, especially in fields like construction. Yet, preparing yourself now will ensure you’re not left behind. The key is choosing the right partner to guide you. At Gogh Solutions, we believe AI should serve your business, not complicate it. Our approach is practical, straightforward, and focused on your success. Together, we’ll make AI work for you, setting you up to thrive in a future that’s already here. 

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