Introducing: “Built by Builders” to Unite Industry Experts and Revolutionize Construction Tech
"Built by Builders," a network of eight contech companies, officially launches today to unite Founders and Builders in revolutionizing construction technology. With founding members including ConCntric, Document Crunch, Clearstory, Togal.AI, ProjectMark, SALUS, Kaster, and PLOT, the collaborative is set to transform how construction challenges are addressed through innovative, experience-driven solutions.
This exclusive coalition is guided by the principle of “Built by Builders, for Builders”—bringing together companies whose founders possess deep industry expertise, ensuring solutions are built specifically for the construction sector by those who understand its complexities firsthand.
The “Built by Builders” association stems from a simple yet powerful insight: construction professionals prefer solutions crafted by peers who have faced the same challenges. This principle unites member companies in a shared mission to develop superior products while fostering collaboration and innovation across the construction tech ecosystem.
“Our goal is to create a platform where industry innovators can support each other, collaborate on groundbreaking ideas, and elevate the construction sector as a whole,” said Steve Dell’Orto, Founder and CEO of ConCntric and a founding member of Built by Builders. “This isn’t just an association—it’s a movement to ensure the solutions shaping our industry are built on real-world experience and a deep understanding of what builders truly need.”
The eight inaugural members are:
ConCntric
Founder and CEO: Steve Dell’Orto
ConCntric is the industry’s first holistic preconstruction management platform that unifies workflow, data, and people.
Document Crunch
Co-Founder and CEO: Josh Levy
Document Crunch is the leading contract and project document compliance platform for construction.
Clearstory
Founder and CEO: Cameron Page
Clearstory is the construction industry's first Change Order communication tool, purpose-built to reduce Change Order risk for all stakeholders on projects
Togal.AI
Founder and CEO: Patrick Murphy
Togal.ai is a cloud-based, AI-powered takeoff software that automatically detects, measures, compares, and labels project spaces and features on architectural plans and drawings in seconds.
ProjectMark
Co-Founder and CEO: Tom Deane
ProjectMark is the CRM built for the construction industry. The platform empowers teams to be more productive in their pursuits and leverage historical data to make better decisions, so they can chase the right opportunities, streamline their RFP processes, and increase their win rates.
SALUS
Co-Founder and CEO: Gabe Guetta
SALUS is a purpose-built safety management software that empowers the field with intuitive solutions while providing businesses with real-time compliance insights for improved decision-making.
PLOT
Founder and CEO: Chris Callen
PLOT is a one-stop job site coordination tool to track procurement and delivery workflows.
Kaster
Co-Founder and CEO: Joseph Leiva
Kaster is a subcontractor compliance platform that automates workflows, providing comprehensive compliance checks and visibility in one place to reduce risk.
“Built by Builders” remains dedicated to uniting industry insiders to create innovative, real-world solutions for the challenges faced by the construction sector. The collaborative has outlined exciting plans, including a series of webinars scheduled for 2025. These initiatives are designed to position the “Built by Builders” network as a key player in shaping the future of construction technology.