Construction has always been a business of tight margins, but contractors today face shrinking room for error due to persistent cost pressures, skills shortages, and productivity bottlenecks. Based on survey research conducted with Dodge Data & Analytics, this report reveals how construction firms turn productivity gains into direct financial outcomes.

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Discover how construction contractors increase profit margins, reduce rework, cut overhead, and improve cash flow with Procore.

2026 Contractors Financial ROI Report

How prepared is your business to turn construction data into practical intelligence? Real AI adoption requires more than new tools—it demands a solid data foundation, psychological safety, and clear leadership.

This assessment helps construction leaders evaluate AI maturity and cultural readiness across key operational areas. Uncover practical scores, plot your position on the maturity matrix, and discover actionable steps to build an adaptable, data-driven organisation.

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Where does your organisation stand?

Stop guessing and start measuring. Dodge Construction Network partnered with Procore to survey 662 industry leaders across Australia and New Zealand to quantify the real-world impact of construction management platforms. This comprehensive SmartMarket Insight report provides the benchmarks you need to bridge the productivity gap and drive measurable business growth.

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The right decisions, faster

Get the insights you need to navigate the data centre boom, from market trends and investment drivers to the challenges shaping delivery. Download the ebook for practical insights to help you identify opportunities, de-risk projects and stay ahead of what’s next.

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Data Centres Delivery Playbook ANZ

Standardise data centre delivery, reduce rework and protect uptime

Decades of pattern recognition, relationship context, and risk judgment leave the industry every day as senior professionals retire. Without a system to capture that context, teams are left re-learning expensive lessons on every project.

Building a knowledge bank gives hard-won experience a permanent place to live. Learn how to turn historical project data and team context into actionable intelligence that keeps projects moving forward.

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Turn project history into practical intelligence for your team

With Australia’s public infrastructure pipeline set to hit $1.14 trillion and the global market reaching $22 trillion by 2040, the opportunity in ANZ construction is massive. Meeting that demand requires a step-change in productivity. AI is the tool that equips your team to deliver it—working faster and with fewer headaches.

The competitive advantage won't go to firms that just buy more software. It belongs to those that secure their fundamentals first: clear data, aligned workflows, and ground-level team trust.

When you build that foundation, AI delivers fewer delays, sharper estimates, risks caught early, and less administrative burden.

This guide delivers a practical, three-phase roadmap to transition your business from tech exploration to repeatable results.

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Communication breakdowns in construction lead directly to rework, disputes, and project delays. This guide provides a practical framework for effective construction communication across Australia and New Zealand, helping you connect your teams, mitigate risk, and build more profitably.

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Download our guide to effective construction communication. Learn how to bridge the gaps that lead to rework, disputes, and delays in your ANZ projects.

Ready for sustainable growth but held back by outdated systems? A winning tech strategy is paramount. Procore's guide, "Critical Ingredients for an Effective Construction Technology Strategy," details 5 core components to embed technology across your operations : a clear strategy, a technology roadmap, people-centred outcomes, data architecture, and a change management approach. Reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and intelligently scale your business for the future.

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Procore's guide to 5 key tech strategy ingredients drives efficiency & reduces risk. Get the ebook.

Our latest report reveals key opportunities to boost efficiency and profitability over the next 2, 5, and 10 years. With emerging technologies transforming the industry, now is the time to future-proof your business.

Download the report and get your roadmap to a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future.

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Discover the top trends shaping the future of construction. Learn how to drive smarter, safer, more sustainable growth. Download the eBook now.

See the trends driving the next decade of construction

Learn how you can transform construction data into actionable insights to forecast potential risks early, enhance control over your projects and drive better financial outcomes.

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Learn how you can transform construction data to forecast potential risks early, enhance control over your projects and drive better financial outcomes.

Powerful analytics and financial forecasting

Where are leaders placing their biggest bets? Find out in "Power Play: Energising Opportunities in Property and Renewables," a report by Procore Technologies and the Property Council of Australia.

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What’s property’s next power play?

We've put together a construction data analytics guide covering everything you need to know.

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Learn how to use construction data analytics to stay ahead of risks.

9 ways to stay ahead of risks

Despite economic hurdles, construction stands resilient, propelled by population growth and infrastructure demand.

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Discover how technology, sustainability, and resilience drive the construction industry in 2024, shaping dynamics in Australia and New Zealand.

Shaping the next chapter of construction

It can be difficult to know what is going to have the most impact on your bottom line and which features to look for in a technology investment. This practical software buyer's guide will help you navigate your purchase journey to find the best solution for your subcontracting business.

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A step-by-step guide, helping you evaluate today’s software solutions

With this change, it can be difficult to know where to focus your technology investment. This practical software buyer's guide will help you navigate your purchase journey to find the best solution for your construction business.

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A step-by-step guide, helping head contractors evaluate today’s software solutions

This practical Financial Risk Guide will show you why the right construction technology could help you take control via transparent, auditable and accountable business processes.

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Read the guide on how ANZ construction leaders are taking control of their data, risk and profits.

Back yourself and protect your investment with the right construction technology

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Protect margins with the right construction technology

This year's 4th iteration of the How We Build Now report tracks insights from over 760 construction leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

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Technology and industry trends connecting anz construction in 2023

Every contractor experiences challenges in project execution—wanting to improve safety, increase quality and productivity. Download this report to dive into four top-of-mind findings about the current state of project execution—and how it can improve in organisations like yours.

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Download this report to dive into four top-of-mind findings about the current state of project execution —and how it can improve in organisations like yours.

Discover the wins and challenges construction professionals are experiencing with project execution

Based on a survey of 166 property leaders, this new report by Procore and the Property Council of Australia weighs in on the current and future states of the commercial property industry in Australia. Find out how leaders are preparing today for what comes next.

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Find out how leaders are preparing today for what comes next.

Finding the technology to increase productivity is simple. The hard part is getting your employees to use it.

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Learn 4 practical steps

Download this free ebook for tips on how to build your software-buying team, assess your needs as a company and determine what you want in a construction quality and safety solution.

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Buying software is a huge investment of time and money. So before you buy, it's important that you have all the facts first. We're giving you all the insight, tips and tricks from procurement professionals to help you evaluate, decide and buy the best software for your company.

Guide to finding the right quality and safety platform for you

In partnership with ACA Research, this report gathers insight from 300 construction companies to find out how businesses are educating, adapting and communicating the importance of health and safety practices. The report also reveals how technology and connectivity help construction firms address complex health and safety concerns.

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Examining health and safety in Australian construction

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What you'll find inside: Capture data in real time to provide more accuracy and mitigate risk; Ensure project team members have immediate access to the most up-to-date drawings; Maintain and distribute accurate and reliable drawing sets

(Without the headache)

Download this free eBook to find out how you can combine your ERP system with the platform for the function and data you need to gain productivity and move your business forward.

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Many enterprises considering the latest tech think they have to choose between a reliable Tier 1 ERP system or a cloud-based platform.

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Technology makes it easier to get more done. But when it comes to construction, it has failed to assist in moving the productivity needle.

But even the most experienced user can make mistakes, and Excel was not designed to be forgiving of errors. Nearly 90% of all large spreadsheets contain serious errors, with a 1.79% chance of error per cell.

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But if you are able to build a plan to avoid rework and corrective actions, your job will have a much higher chance of success.

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How to deliver high-quality projects and win more business

But that is finally changing. In this ebook, discover the future of document management and how intelligent technology is moving specs from hefty binders into a seamlessly easy process, saving teams hours of tedious work.

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Until recently, specification books have remained paper-based, or, at best, have been digitised in the form of isolated files. The data sets have been too large, with too many information sources to make for an easy transition to the cloud.

Construction workforce management (WFM) is an organisational approach to ensure the right person is at the right place at the right time, executing the right plan. With construction WFM tools, your organisation can make the most of the team you have, and replace fragmented processes and confused teams with an aligned and optimised workforce.

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There's no shortage of challenges facing construction. Between rising material costs and the labour shortage, more companies are embracing innovation to make up the difference. But what approach helps you get your money's worth? Download this report to hear how our customers are using the Procore platform to drive productivity and stay competitive.

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See what solutions are driving results for industry leaders all over the world.

Why the right tech is more crucial than ever

The good news is that it’s preventable. Our practical guide will arm you and your team with the tips, strategies, and templates you need to work towards zero defects and deliver quality in construction.

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Discover 6 ways to improve quality standards in your business.

A practical guide for construction in ANZ

If your finances aren't dialed in, you're leaving money on the table. Even the most business-savvy subcontractors can be victims of hidden expenses that could lead to costly mistakes. But your biggest mistake is thinking that growing your bottom line needs to be complicated.

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Even the most business-savvy specialty contractors can be victims of hidden expenses that could lead to costly mistakes. Learn to avoid critical mistakes.

Your company is up against a new workforce of tech-savvy millenials, jobsite automation, and the demands of a booming economy. In this digital era, working with outdated technology, or pen and paper, can wreak havoc on your bottom line.

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Many industry leaders turn to software when they are looking to make their jobs easier. Everything else that comes with the purchase is just a bonus.

In this guide, you'll learn how to successfully gather and use data to stay in control and ahead of a rapidly changing industry.

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The Role of Real-Time Insights in Construction Project Success

Real-time insights lead to better construction projects

Platforms represent a particular opportunity for data centre owners, developers, operators, clients and contractors, and a competitive advantage for businesses that make the transition.

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How platforms help clients and contractors get a competitive advantage

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Being qualified won't cut it. You need to show that you have what it takes to get the job done–and that you’ll do it better than anyone else.

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For construction companies looking to win more bids, there are proven approaches to increase visibility, improve efficiency, and make sure projects are finished on time and on budget.

Explore how the Procore platform and unified solutions create a competitive edge for every sector, trade and role — transforming complex data into actionable results for anyone who builds, owns, or manages the world around us.

Company Dive into our latest news, values, and community initiatives. See how Procore is shaping the future of construction from within.

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