JULY 2025CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM9Through this structured approach, we focus on allocating budget and resources to initiatives that deliver the greatest impact on our company's business objectives and enable us to scale. One critical factor in avoiding failure is maintaining alignment on priorities. Misalignment can lead to delays caused by unclear requirements, constant context shifting, and resource inefficiencies.By fostering open communication and aligning IT strategy with business goals, we can make informed decisions that drive value and support long-term growth while optimizing resource utilization.Addressing Cybersecurity Risks in ConstructionLimbach has placed a strong emphasis on cybersecurity in recent years, recognizing the increasing risks associated with IoT, connected devices, and emerging technologies on construction sites. Following an executive tabletop exercise, we have prioritized investments in our staff and architecture. This includes robust cyber awareness programs and regular phishing tests to strengthen our human firewall.We've adopted and executed the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a foundational guide for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to, and recovering from threats. Additionally, we've partnered with external cybersecurity experts to help us identify vulnerabilities, protect critical systems, and enhance our overall resilience.As part of our strategy, we've also transitioned to a 100 percent cloud-based architecture, reducing risks associated with on-premise systems while improving scalability and security. These initiatives collectively position us to address cybersecurity risks proactively, ensuring both operational continuity and data integrity in a highly connected environment.Future Trends in Construction TechnologyOver the next 3-5 years, the construction industry will undergo significant transformation, with a strong focus on data, AI, and analytics. Historically, the industry has relied heavily on SaaS products and point solutions to address specific processes in construction, operations, and accounting. This has led to a landscape of disjointed systems that limit efficiency and scalability.Moving forward, we'll see a concentrated effort to integrate data from various systems, creating unified platforms that enable the use of advanced analytics, predictive models, and automation to enhance decision-making. This shift will allow companies to move beyond reactive processes and adopt proactive, data-driven approaches.AI will play a pivotal role--not as a replacement for staff, but as a tool to augment their capabilities. By automating repetitive tasks and providing insights, AI will empower teams to make better decisions, streamline workflows, and maintain focus on high-value activities.Data will also become central to managing projects, maintaining budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery. Additionally, leveraging data for capital planning and building optimization will become a cornerstone of how construction firms operate, enabling leaner, more predictable, and more efficient operations.The future of technology in construction will undoubtedly be data-driven, transforming how projects are planned, executed, and sustained while keeping operations efficient and outcomes reliable. Advice for Aspiring Professionals My advice to upcoming professionals aspiring to create a lasting impact in construction technology is to focus on understanding the `why' behind every initiative. It's not enough to simply take orders or execute tasks. To be effective leaders or contributors, you must understand how your efforts enable business outcomes, drive efficiency, and support growth.The modern IT team is no longer just a helpdesk or a group managing servers. IT professionals today are business outcome enablers, leveraging technology to solve real challenges, optimize operations, and create opportunities for innovation. To achieve this, you need to ask questions, collaborate across departments, and align your strategies with the broader goals of the business.By deeply understanding the business and the role of technology in its success, you can move beyond being a service provider to becoming a strategic partner. This mindset is essential for driving meaningful change and leaving a lasting impact in any industry, including construction technology. AI will play a pivotal role--not as a replacement for staff, but as a tool to augment their capabilities. By automating repetitive tasks and providing insights, AI will empower teams to make better decisions, streamline workflows, and maintain focus on high-value activities
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