ConstructConnect
LightNews LightNews
banner
constructconnect.bsky.social
ConstructConnect
@constructconnect.bsky.social
12 followers 12 following 95 posts
Helping commercial construction firms simplify the #preconstruction process with a powerful software suite.
Posts Replies Media Videos
constructconnect.bsky.social
AI is becoming a real advantage for construction teams.
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.

Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team

https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
Promotional image for Bid Day Academy by ConstructConnect, featuring a collage of professionals working and interacting in office settings.
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
ConstructConnect is the presenting sponsor for #ProjectSanDiego, supporting AEC Cares as volunteers renovate Rachel’s Women’s Center next June during AIA26.

Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK

#YouandMeCCDSD
Promotional graphic for 'Project San Diego', presented by Construct Connect and Catholic Charities. The image features various inspirational words like 'empowering', 'building', 'futures', and 'investment' in white and orange fonts on a dark background.
December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
How much time are your estimates costing you
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
Person at a desk using a calculator and reviewing documents with the text overlay: "How much money is your time worth? Reduce time spent by 95%. At $100/hour, that's $950 saved per project (9.5 x 100).
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
November’s Project Stress Index came in at 125.7, rising nearly 20% from October. Big movers this month:

• Abandonments up 41.1%
• On-holds up 16.5%
• Bid delays down a bit
• Stress levels up 9.9% YoY

Explore the full report and see what’s shaping preconstruction trends. https://bit.ly/4pbollO
Graph displaying the Project Stress Index Composite from 2023 to 2025, showing fluctuations in stress levels. Below the graph, a silhouette of construction workers and machinery at sunset. The image includes the logo of ConstructConnect.
December 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Last chance to join ConstructConnect live tomorrow for Find it. Bid it. Win it.

See how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and save time heading into the new year.

Register here: https://bit.ly/48z9lHp

#ConstructionStartsHere
Promotional image for a webinar titled 'Find It, Bid It, Win It' on December 9, featuring an illustrated character resembling a snowman dressed in a construction vest and hard hat, standing next to a glowing open box with icons floating above it.
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
We had an awesome time at The Buildings Show.
Great talks, lots of demos, good coffee, and even better conversations.
Thanks to everyone who came by.

#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
December Data Center Report is live.

• October starts: $10.8B, way up from last year
• Costs now avg $987 per sq. ft.
• YTD spending: $43.8B
• Top states: LA, VA, MS, TX, AZ
• CCPI tracking $50B+ in upcoming projects

Big momentum, tighter geographic concentration.
https://bit.ly/4pm6JUs
Cover of the December 2025 ConstructConnect Data Center Report, featuring U.S. construction trends and insights.
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Michael Guckes, our Chief Economist, will take part in a panel at The Buildings Show on December 4.
The discussion focuses on staying resilient during economic uncertainty.

Join the session at 10:00 AM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.

#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Promotional poster for The Buildings Show featuring speaker Michael Guckes, Chief Economist, with the title "Risk, Regulation, and Resilience: Adapting to Economic Instability in Construction." Event details include the date and time on December 4, 10AM - 11AM, at MTCM South Building, Sol-R Meeting Stage 4(103). The design includes an orange and blue color scheme with a headshot of the speaker.
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Jennifer Johnson, our EVP, Chief Product Officer, is speaking at The Buildings Show about how takeoff automation helps estimators work faster and with less friction.

Join the session on December 3 at 1:00 PM.
Let us know if you’ll be there.

#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Promotional poster for a seminar titled 'Takeoff Automation: Transforming Bid Preparation with AI Technology,' featuring guest Jennifer Johnson, EVP, Chief Product Officer. Event scheduled December 3, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in Room 705, MTCC. Includes ConstructConnect and Behind the Build logos.
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
The holidays are busy enough without long nights chasing bids and takeoffs.

Join us Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a webinar showing how AI tools in Project Intelligence & Takeoff Boost can help you find projects faster & work smarter before the holidays.

Register: https://bit.ly/4pDBvbf
Promotional image for a webinar titled 'Find It, Bid It, Win It' happening December 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Features a cartoon snowman wearing a safety vest and hard hat, standing next to an open, glowing box with icons symbolizing money, a gavel, and documents floating above it. Background is a simple gradient blue.
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
We’re heading to The Buildings Show in Toronto December 3rd to 5th.
Stop by Booth 1513 for a coffee and a conversation with our team.
Let us know if you’ll be there.

#ConstructionStartsHere #TheBuildingsShow
Promotional poster for The Buildings Show at the Toronto Convention Center, December 3-5, 2025. Features the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower visible. Text invites to join at Booth #1513.
November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Our Chief Technology Officer Gaurav Singal has been recognized as the 2025 Georgia CIO Corporate ORBIE winner. The award celebrates leaders who help their teams grow and move important work forward.

Gaurav’s leadership continues to shape what we build at ConstructConnect.
Picture of Gaurav Singal holding his 2025 Georgia CIO Corporate ORBIE award.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Your takeoff style says a lot. Are you the one who zooms in to the pixel or the one who says “I’ve got a feeling” and sends it?

Take the short quiz to find out where you land. https://bit.ly/4ij9yD3

#constructionstartshere
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Too many bids. Not enough time.
Join ConstructConnect on Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a live webinar on how AI tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost can help you find better projects faster and cut hours from your estimating process.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3X8fSUi
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
On-Screen Takeoff 4.0 is packed with time-savers.
• Auto ceiling separation
• Unlabeled windows identified
• Cleaner results from original PDFs
• Default Condition Results based on feedback
• Right-click takeoff reassignment
• Longer Condition Names

https://bit.ly/4i8h6Zi
Announcement from ConstructConnect featuring the text "Stop Working Nights and Weekends. Speed up your estimating," over images of construction blueprints and software interface.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Need a smoother way to handle flooring takeoff?
Join us tomorrow at 3pm ET - we walk through the simple steps for cleaner measurements and a faster workflow in OST.
Head to the session link & set your reminder so you don’t miss the live walkthrough: https://bit.ly/3XCnDlm
Promotional image for an OnCenter Academy webinar titled 'Floor Drilling Estimating' scheduled for November 19 at 3:00 pm ET. The image features an example of a digital estimating tool with various data fields and project specifications displayed.
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Success in 2026 starts with smarter bidding.

From finding the right projects to improving your bid-hit ratio, a few strategic moves can help you win more of the work you want.

See what every contractor should know before the next bid: https://bit.ly/3XyaMAF
Construction worker in hi-vis jacket and hard hat smiling, standing in front of industrial silos. The image includes a text overlay that says 'Stop Guessing. Start Winning. Learn What Separates Winning Bids From Wasted Time.'
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
The holidays are here, and so is a smarter way to handle takeoffs.

Join ConstructConnect on Dec 9 for Find it. Bid it. Win it., a live webinar showing how AI-powered tools in Project Intelligence and Takeoff Boost help you save time and simplify your workflow.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47ZaIim
Promotional image for a webinar titled "Find It, Bid It, Win It" on December 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET, featuring an illustrated character with a snowman design wearing a hard hat and safety vest, standing next to a glowing box with icons floating above it.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Today’s the day!
The Fall Construction Economy Outlook Webcast goes live at 1 PM ET, and there’s still time to register.

Join for real-time insights from economists to help plan for 2026 with confidence.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4oOjpn7

#ConstructionStartsHere
Promotional image for an event on Nov 13 titled 'Trends Shaping the Future of Construction', featuring a construction worker looking at a sunset, with logos of ConstructConnect, AIA, and The Associated General Contractors of America.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Bad software doesn’t just cost money. It costs time, bids, and momentum.

We dig into the 3 hidden costs every contractor should watch for and how to fix them.

👉 https://bit.ly/3Jujxsp

#ConstructionStartsHere #ConstructionTech #Contractors
An individual contemplating while looking at a computer screen in an office setting, with a headline above reading 'The Wrong Software Is Costing You More Than You Think'.
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index climbed 1% in October as bid-date delays rose and more projects were abandoned. Both public and private sectors saw similar patterns, with tariffs and shutdowns adding pressure.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WPZ04o

#ConstructionStartsHere
Promotional image for ConstructConnect featuring a silhouette of construction cranes against a sunset, with a graph showing a 1% rise in the Construction Stress Index from 2023 to 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
If you’ve been meaning to register, this is your reminder.
The Fall Construction Economy Outlook Webcast is this Thursday, Nov 14 from 2–3:30 PM ET.

Hear from expert economists and get insights to plan for 2026 with confidence.

Register before it closes: https://bit.ly/4oOjpn7
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Sheri Winslow used to spend days doing takeoffs. Now she does them in 20 minutes.

Takeoff Boost, the AI-assisted feature for On-Screen Takeoff, is helping estimators like her scale faster without the burnout.

Learn how AI is transforming estimating:
https://bit.ly/47uhxJG

#ConstructionStartsHere
Image featuring Sheri Winslow, Lead Estimator at AKS Interior Systems, in front of logos for ConstructConnect and AKS, with text highlighting "From Days to Minutes - 3 projects in 20 minutes—with Takeoff Boost."
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Data center construction is on fire this year.

Even after a quieter September, total spending is nearly double 2024 levels, hitting $32.9 billion so far.

Most of it’s happening in the South, with Louisiana, Virginia, and Texas driving the boom.
https://bit.ly/47XjO04
Cover page of the ConstructConnect Data Center Report from November 2025, featuring U.S. construction trends and insights.
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
constructconnect.bsky.social
Make estimating sharper and bids more confident with Bid Like A Boss.

11/5 Turkey Takeoff Challenge (2–3 PM)
11/19 Bid Submitted, Now What? (2–3 PM)
12/3 PlanSwift Formulas (2–3 PM)
12/4 Downtime is a Four-Letter Word (2–3 PM)

https://bit.ly/45TslPE
Advertisement for ConstructConnect featuring a professional examining architectural plans on a computer screen, with the slogan 'Bid Like a Boss' prominently displayed.
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM