What the AGC Q2 2025 Tech Report Means for the Future of Construction Dashboards

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) just released its Q2 2025 Construction Technology Insights, and one thing is crystal clear: dashboards aren’t a nice-to-have — they’re survival tools.

In a landscape marked by shrinking margins, increased risk, and ongoing labor volatility, construction leaders are no longer asking if they need better data visibility — they’re asking how fast they can get it.

Here’s what every contractor, tech builder, and construction investor should take away from this new report.

1. Contractors Are Investing More in Technology — But Only If It Pays Off

According to the AGC, 74% of contractors are increasing investment in digital tools, but they’re done with vanity dashboards and bloated tools. What they’re looking for is simple:

“Help me see profit loss before it’s too late.”

The report found that cash flow visibility, profitability tracking, and real-time data sync topped the list of investment priorities. Tools that delay reporting or require manual input? They’re on their way out.

 2. Excel Is the Silent Killer on Job Sites

Despite the rise in digital platforms, Excel is still the most-used reporting tool across the industry. That’s a problem.

• Manual updates = outdated information

• Human error = bad bids and budget blowouts

• Static snapshots = no forecasting ability

Contractors don’t want more spreadsheets — they want actionable dashboards that actually help them make decisions in real time.

3. Field + Office Integration Is No Longer Optional

Disconnected systems are costing contractors serious money. The AGC report highlights a growing frustration with tools that don’t talk to each other, especially when it comes to financials.

Whether it’s billing delays, missed scope changes, or unapproved change orders that balloon unexpectedly, the lack of integrated visibility is becoming a major risk vector.

4. Predictive Dashboards Are the Next Big Wave

One of the most insightful trends in the report? Contractors don’t just want to know what happened — they want to know what’s likely to happen next.

Think:

• Will this project stay profitable at current burn rate?

• Which job is most likely to go over budget?

• What’s the impact of this change order two months from now?

Tools that can answer these questions — using AI, historical data, or even smart rule-based alerts — will dominate the next era of ConTech.

 5. Specialty Contractors Want Their Own Dashboards

Here’s something many tech companies overlook: specialty contractors are underserved. The AGC report shows a spike in demand for role-specific dashboards in roofing, electrical, HVAC, and civil sectors.

The KPIs for a mechanical sub aren’t the same as a GC — and they shouldn't be treated the same. Dashboards that respect these differences will win trust (and market share).

6. Contractors Are Thinking Like CFOs — Finally

A subtle shift is happening: jobsite leaders are becoming financially fluent.

Many GCs and subs are now in board rooms with private equity or exploring strategic acquisitions — and they need investor-grade visibility.

They’re asking:

• What’s our backlog health?

• Where is profit fade showing up?

• What’s our risk exposure on labor or material?

Dashboards that present financial clarity to non-financial operators are more than helpful — they’re empowering.

Final Thought

The AGC report confirms what forward-thinking construction leaders already know:

Dashboards aren’t just reports — they’re decision systems.

In 2025 and beyond, construction software won’t be judged by how many widgets it has. It will be judged by how quickly it helps a company avoid losses, improve margins, and see around corners.

For builders and tech companies alike, the next wave of innovation isn’t about adding more — it’s about helping contractors do less guessing and more winning.

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