The industry’s changing fast, and the builders who act now will be the ones who stay ahead.
Let’s be honest: construction isn’t exactly known for moving fast on tech. For years, adopting new tools felt optional, something for “bigger builders” or tech-savvy teams with extra time on their hands. But that’s changing. Fast.
Between 2020 and 2022, an estimated $50 billion was invested in AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) tech. That’s an 85% increase from the three years before. Why? Because builders are no longer just asking if they should use tech, they’re asking which tool will give them time back, streamline their process, and make clients happier.
And the ones who figure it out first? They’re going to win.
Why the urgency now?
The global construction industry is on track to hit $22 trillion by 2037. That’s a huge opportunity, but only for teams who are ready to scale.
And scaling doesn’t just mean hiring more people. It means eliminating the wasted hours spent digging through folders, chasing down change orders, and answering the same “what’s the latest floor plan?” questions over and over.
Tech is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a survival tool.
If your team is still relying on email chains, PDFs, and whiteboards to run jobs, you’re already behind. Today’s tools don’t just help you keep up with client, trade, and vendor expectations, they empower you to streamline workflows, improve communication, and keep records organized, so you can spend more time doing the work you love.
The builders who are thriving right now are the ones using tools like Digs to:
- Keep all project info in one place
- Make real-time updates visible to everyone
- Simplify selections tracking and communication
- Stay top-of-mind with clients after the build
No long onboarding. No overcomplicated interface. Just a simple platform that works like you do.
Investors are betting on this shift. So should you.
That $50B in AEC tech investment? It’s not a fluke. It’s a signal. The industry is moving toward smarter, more connected jobsites—and the builders who delay adoption risk being left behind.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire workflow overnight. But you do have to start somewhere. And the sooner you start, the sooner you stop wasting time on tasks that tech could be doing for you.
Waiting on tech isn’t a strategy anymore. It’s a liability. Builders who embrace platforms like Digs today are positioning themselves ahead of a $22T global construction surge—and making every project easier in the process.
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Digs is an AI-powered collaboration software built for homebuilders. From pre-con to aftercare, it keeps your team, trades, and clients aligned with one centralized workspace for decisions, documentation, digital handoff, and ongoing warranty support.
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