Industry Sources & Methodology
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The Challenge: Data Fragmentation
6-10 — Average software tools used by construction contractors
Source: Intuit Construction Technology Survey 2025; Quickbase Industry Analysis
5.5+ hours — Time spent searching for documents per week
Source: FMI/PlanGrid 'Construction Disconnected' Report 2018
6-10 days (median 9.7) — Average RFI response time
Source: Navigant/CMAA RFI Study (1.1 million RFIs analyzed)
5-10% — Project cost impact from rework and delays
Source: Construction Industry Institute; 52% of rework traces to poor data/miscommunication
Industry Reality: Workforce & Adoption Crisis
41% — Construction workforce projected to retire by 2031
Source: NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Workforce Development Reports; McKinsey & Company 'The Next Normal in Construction'
This retirement wave particularly impacts management and skilled trade positions where institutional knowledge is concentrated.
View source →98% — Megaprojects that exceed budget by 30% or more
Source: McKinsey Global Institute 'Megaprojects: The Good, The Bad, and The Better'
Analysis of large-scale capital projects found that 98% go over budget or over schedule. Average cost overrun is 80% above initial estimates.
View source →$177.5 billion — Lost annually to inefficiencies in U.S. construction
Source: FMI Corporation & PlanGrid (Autodesk) 'Construction Disconnected' Report
Losses attributed to rework ($31.3B from miscommunication alone), document searching (5.5+ hours/week per worker), and coordination failures.
View source →95.5% — Construction project data generated but never leveraged
Source: FMI Corporation & PlanGrid (Autodesk) 'Construction Disconnected' Report
Research found that 95.5% of all data captured on construction projects goes unused, representing massive untapped potential for insights and efficiency gains.
View source →Additional Research
Our understanding of the construction technology landscape is also informed by the following industry reports and studies:
- FMI/Autodesk 'Bad Data' Report 2020
- CFMA Construction Financial Benchmarker (1,200+ companies)
- AGC Workforce Survey 2024 (1,400+ respondents)
- NCCER Workforce Projections 2023-2024
- McKinsey 'Next Normal in Construction'
- RICS AI in Construction Report 2025
- Mordor Intelligence MEP Services Market Analysis
Methodology Note
Statistics presented represent industry averages derived from peer-reviewed studies, major industry surveys, and research from recognized construction industry organizations. Where ranges are provided, they reflect the variation found across different studies and market segments.
We continuously monitor industry research and update our data as new studies become available. If you have questions about our sources or methodology, please contact us at info@efilo.ai.