Leading the Future of Construction AI: My New Role as CTO at Document Crunch
By Trent Miskelly, CTO, Document Crunch
I am thrilled to announce my transition to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Document Crunch, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey to revolutionize the $13T global construction industry through artificial intelligence.
As we celebrate our recent Series B, led by Titanium Ventures, the appointment from COO to my new role as CTO comes at a transformative moment. This funding round, achieved less than a year after our Series A, validates our vision and positions us to accelerate our impact across the construction ecosystem.
In my new role, I will oversee our Product, Technology, and Customer Success divisions, with a particular focus on advancing our AI research and development initiatives and driving our product strategy and roadmap.
Our Mission and Momentum
Since joining Document Crunch in May of 2022, during our Seed funding round, I've been inspired by our founder-led, mission-driven approach under the exceptional leadership of our CEO, Josh Levy. What started as a vision to help the industry understand construction contracts has evolved into something much bigger:
We're building an operational backbone for the entire construction industry to instill best practices and reduce risks.
Our commitment remains clear and ambitious:
Every Project. Every Stakeholder. Every Day.
This isn't just a slogan – it's our roadmap to transform how the global construction industry operates. Through our AI-native solutions, we're not just automating work; we're enabling better project outcomes across the industry and reducing claims and waste.
The Document Crunch Experience
What sets us apart isn't just our technology – it's the Document Crunch Experience, powered by our incredible team of Crunchers who pour their hearts and souls into this movement. As we expand our AI capabilities and global reach, we remain committed to building an elite team and maintaining an environment where people dare to dream and achieve greatness.
Building on a Foundation of Construction Tech Excellence
My journey in construction technology has given me a unique perspective on the industry's evolution. From serving as VP of Product & Engineering at Assemble Systems, where we pioneered the democratization of BIM for construction, to my role as SVP of Products at JBKnowledge, leading bid management solutions, and as General Manager at Construct Connect overseeing the General Contractor Division – each experience has reinforced my belief in technology's power to transform construction.
Looking Ahead: Building the Future of Construction AI
As we embark on this next phase, I'm particularly excited to announce that Quentin Davis has been promoted to Director of AI & Research. Together, we will build a world-class AI team and deliver a market-leading roadmap for our Construction AI platform. With major product updates planned for early 2025, we're committed to delivering valuable tools to our customers and driving deeper adoption across the entire project lifecycle.
The future of construction is AI-enabled, and Document Crunch is at the forefront of this transformation. This isn't just about the U.S. market – we're building for global impact. Our recent Series B funding empowers us to move faster and deeper, ensuring project teams worldwide are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
I look forward to leading Document Crunch's technology initiatives into this exciting future, working alongside our talented Crunchers to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the construction industry. As Josh often says, it's Crunch Time. We're here to be legendary and make legends in our industry (have you seen our video?).