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2026 Preconstruction: Bid Management Tech Specialty Report

KEY INSIGHTS:

  • Bid management solutions saw continued growth in adoption between 2025 and 2026, with regular use increasing from roughly 64% to 72%.
  • Adoption of BuildingConnected declined from 58% in 2025 to 45% in 2026, though it remains the most widely used bid management solution among respondents.
  • Between 2025 and 2026, the use of bid management solutions shifted toward improving internal efficiency and decision-making, with substantial increases in improving bid comparisons and leveling, proposal organization, and reducing manual effort.

REPORT OVERVIEW

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