The top three brands captured 8.1% of direct mentions in Construction Industry Software and Services.
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Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 6,966 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Construction Industry Software and Services
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Procore has solidified its position as the top-cited platform in AI responses for construction software. However, for small residential contractors, AI consistently favors the simpler workflows of , highlighting a clear segmentation in recommendations between residential and large commercial projects.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI's top recommendation for comprehensive, large-scale commercial project management. | 22% | |
| 2 | 18% | ||
| 3 | 12% | ||
| 4 | Consistently favored for small residential contractors due to its simpler workflows. | 11% | |
| 5 | 11% | ||
| 6 | The primary recommendation for handling prevailing wage and certified payroll reports. | 8% | |
| 7 | 7% | ||
| 8 | A leading choice for construction estimating, praised for cloud-based takeoffs. | 7% | |
| 9 | 7% | ||
| 10 | Often suggested for smaller contractors needing job costing integrated with QuickBooks. | 6% | |
| 11 | 6% | ||
| 12 | 5% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | 4% | ||
| 15 | 4% | ||
| 16 | 4% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | The top-cited platform for roofing estimators, combining CRM and project tools. | 4% | |
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | The dominant AI recommendation for durable and waterproof work pants. | 3% | |
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | A specialist tool frequently cited for resource and equipment scheduling. | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 18% of analyzed answers.
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Jumped from rank #32 in Oct 2025 to #4 by Mar 2026.
Emerged as a strong competitor to Foundation Software by early 2026.
“Mentioned as one of several general options for glazing sealants.” → “Highlighted as a top choice, with specific products recommended by name.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23% | 22% | ||
| 14% | 10% | ||
| 9% | 12% | ||
| 10% | 8% | ||
| 0% | 8% |
Procore has solidified its position as the top-cited platform in AI responses for construction software. However, for small residential contractors, AI consistently favors the simpler workflows of Buildertrend, highlighting a clear segmentation in recommendations between residential and large commercial projects.
Across 6,966 AI responses, Procore is mentioned most, named in 22% of them, followed by Autodesk (18%) and Intuit (12%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 6,966 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently identify STACK as the top choice for general contractor estimating software, praised for its cloud-based takeoffs. Autodesk's ProEst and
Procore are frequently mentioned as more comprehensive, enterprise-level alternatives.
Brands mentioned
AI consistently recommends Buildertrend for small residential contractors, framing it as simpler and easier for subcontractors to adopt.
is positioned as the more powerful but complex solution, better suited for larger commercial projects.
Brands mentioned
AI consistently recommends Buildertrend for small residential contractors, framing it as simpler and easier for subcontractors to adopt.
Procore is positioned as the more powerful but complex solution, better suited for larger commercial projects.
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