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How ConTech SaaS Is Closing the Productivity Gap in the Construction Industry
Is Construction Finally Catching Up?
Ty Waters
June 06, 2025
Estimated Read Time: 5 min
For decades, the construction industry has battled a persistent productivity gap. While industries like manufacturing and logistics have benefited from streamlined automation and digital transformation, construction has remained notoriously fragmented and manual—until now.
Enter: Construction Technology (ConTech) powered by SaaS solutions.
The Problem:
Inefficiency Is Costing You More Than You Think
The McKinsey Global Institute reported that construction productivity has grown only 1% annually over the past 20 years, compared to 3.6% in manufacturing. Missed deadlines, miscommunication, and rework create massive financial waste—sometimes up to 30% of total project costs.
The Solution:
SaaS as the Digital Backbone | Modern ConTech SaaS platforms—like TopBuilder, Procore, and ContractorBI—are now stepping in to unify communication, automate workflows, and deliver real-time data insights from the field to the C-suite. Here’s how they’re changing the game:
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Real-World Impact
ContractorBI users, for instance, have reported a 20% faster bid turnaround simply by visualizing upcoming deadlines and backlogs. For small-to-mid-sized firms, that’s a competitive edge—and often the difference between winning and missing a project.
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