A new report from Wipfli reveals that while construction companies are increasingly investing in cutting-edge technologies like AI, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity, many are still in the early stages of fully integrating these tools into their operations. The 2025 State of Technology in Construction Report, based on a survey of 308 construction executives, paints a picture of an industry eager to modernize but still navigating the path to true digital transformation.

According to the findings, 82% of firms say they have an AI strategy, but most are applying AI in limited, entry-level ways rather than as a core part of strategic decision-making. Despite this enthusiasm, implementation is still catching up with ambition. While 73% of respondents plan to invest in cybersecurity over the next year, 80% have experienced a data breach in the past 12 months, highlighting the need for more robust protections and system-wide integration.

Brad Werner, partner and construction and real estate industry leader at Wipfli, summarized the sector’s current state by noting that “technology maturity in construction is still in its adolescence.” He emphasized that integration is the critical factor in realizing the speed and value technology promises.

The report also identified some bright spots in the industry’s tech evolution:

• 66% of small firms (under $50M in revenue) now report having an AI strategy.

• 43% of all firms claim full integration of advanced technologies.

• One-third of respondents say they have achieved real-time, automated decision-making—an important milestone for enabling predictive analytics and smarter operations.

Larger construction firms are taking the lead in implementing data analytics and cybersecurity initiatives. Among companies with over $250M in annual revenue, 47% said real-time insights now drive automated decision-making, in contrast to just 17% of firms under $50M. However, even among these larger players, 12% still rely heavily on manual reporting, underlining that size does not always equal digital maturity.

The core takeaway from Wipfli’s report is clear: construction leaders see the value in technology, but many are still in the experimentation phase. The industry’s next frontier is moving toward enterprise-wide alignment, where tech is no longer siloed or optional, but becomes a central driver of strategic, fast, and data-informed decisions.

The full report offers deeper insights into how firms are setting priorities, budgeting, and planning for technology implementation in 2025.