Procore Groundbreak 2025: 4 Key Takeaways
Procore Groundbreak 2025: 4 Key Takeaways
Last week, the Speedchain team wrapped an inspiring three days at Procore Groundbreak 2025 in Houston. We left energized by the conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking construction professionals we met across the event.
Beyond the new technology on display, the event crystalized four major trends that are defining the future of construction and construction finance. Here’s a look at our key takeaways.
Tech Integration are the New Industry Standard
The construction industry is moving past siloed tools that require manual data entry. At Groundbreak, we witnessed the shift towards connected technologies between field operations and finance teams.
Connection is no longer a nice-to-have; the conversations we had again and again emphasized that teams are adopting tools with integrations across core functions, from finance to time management. Companies see this as a way to streamline operations, but it is also a necessity for competitive edge.
Why? The data a company generates is generally useless if it's trapped in a silo. Teams who win will be the ones that connect project management, finance, and field operations for a single, real-time, reliable source of truth.
Real-Time Data is Critical
Speaking of real-time, the focus has shifted from reactive processes to proactive, real-time data management. The industry as a whole is demanding tools that provide in-progress visibility, allowing project managers and finance teams to make decisions that protect margins before a project goes off track.
Waiting 30 days for a job cost report to find out you're over budget is a relic of the past. Companies are aware that there are better solutions for real-time visibility, and they’re no longer waiting to implement.
The Field-to-Office Gap is Closing
This was a huge topic at Groundbreak, from Tooey Courtemanche’s opening keynote to one-on-one discussions with attendees. The old, disconnected model of disjointed data between field crews and the office team is becoming obsolete.
The new model that many companies are already adopting empowers field teams with tools that are easy to use (like mobile apps) and automated processes. Automation often translates to immediate visibility, a win-win for project managers and office teams alike. There are opportunities to close this critical gap across construction technologies.
Last week, the Speedchain team wrapped an inspiring three days at Procore Groundbreak 2025 in Houston. We left energized by the conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking construction professionals we met across the event.
Beyond the new technology on display, the event crystalized four major trends that are defining the future of construction and construction finance. Here’s a look at our key takeaways.
Tech Integration are the New Industry Standard
The construction industry is moving past siloed tools that require manual data entry. At Groundbreak, we witnessed the shift towards connected technologies between field operations and finance teams.
Connection is no longer a nice-to-have; the conversations we had again and again emphasized that teams are adopting tools with integrations across core functions, from finance to time management. Companies see this as a way to streamline operations, but it is also a necessity for competitive edge.
Why? The data a company generates is generally useless if it's trapped in a silo. Teams who win will be the ones that connect project management, finance, and field operations for a single, real-time, reliable source of truth.
Real-Time Data is Critical
Speaking of real-time, the focus has shifted from reactive processes to proactive, real-time data management. The industry as a whole is demanding tools that provide in-progress visibility, allowing project managers and finance teams to make decisions that protect margins before a project goes off track.
Waiting 30 days for a job cost report to find out you're over budget is a relic of the past. Companies are aware that there are better solutions for real-time visibility, and they’re no longer waiting to implement.
The Field-to-Office Gap is Closing
This was a huge topic at Groundbreak, from Tooey Courtemanche’s opening keynote to one-on-one discussions with attendees. The old, disconnected model of disjointed data between field crews and the office team is becoming obsolete.
The new model that many companies are already adopting empowers field teams with tools that are easy to use (like mobile apps) and automated processes. Automation often translates to immediate visibility, a win-win for project managers and office teams alike. There are opportunities to close this critical gap across construction technologies.
AI as the Core Automation Engine
This year, AI, particularly agentic AI, ruled the conversation as a practical, accessible tool. The most powerful applications we saw were focused on eliminating tedious manual work across workflows, from manual searches and report generation to drafting RFIs.
This wave of automation gives teams back their most valuable asset: time. There was a lively discussion across the conference floor about how AI will shape the industry, with the clear consensus that the reshaping is already underway. For companies, leaning into AI capabilities in the next 6 to 12 months just got easier with new tools like Procore's Helix becoming available.
AI as the Core Automation Engine
This year, AI, particularly agentic AI, ruled the conversation as a practical, accessible tool. The most powerful applications we saw were focused on eliminating tedious manual work across workflows, from manual searches and report generation to drafting RFIs.
This wave of automation gives teams back their most valuable asset: time. There was a lively discussion across the conference floor about how AI will shape the industry, with the clear consensus that the reshaping is already underway. For companies, leaning into AI capabilities in the next 6 to 12 months just got easier with new tools like Procore's Helix becoming available.
Looking Ahead
We left Groundbreak more confident than ever that the future of construction is connected, real-time, and automated.
A big thank you to the Procore team for hosting a fantastic and insightful event, and to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect. We're excited to keep building that future with you.
Looking Ahead
We left Groundbreak more confident than ever that the future of construction is connected, real-time, and automated.
A big thank you to the Procore team for hosting a fantastic and insightful event, and to everyone who stopped by our booth to connect. We're excited to keep building that future with you.
