Trimble announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble technology to improve workflows, processes and project management by North American customers.
Applicants in five award categories highlighted benefits of a wide range of Trimble construction hardware and software solutions in design, 3D modeling, estimating, financial management and operational workflows. Many emphasized unique advantages of integrating multiple technologies from Trimble and from other suppliers to improve collaboration, data sharing, efficiency and overall performance. Six winners were chosen (including a tie in one category), along with five runners up. The announcement was made at the annual Trimble Dimensions User Conference.
Companies of all sizes and from a wide range of commercial and civil sectors applied for the Trimble Construction Innovation Awards. Improvements in real-time communication, workflow connectivity and time saving were among the common themes highlighted, along with reductions in errors and rework. Specific achievements included reducing monthly financial closes from 12 to five days, cutting concrete use on a large data center project by 20%, cutting excavation time in half, and saving as many as 10 hours per person, per week through the use of project management software.
The 2025 Trimble Construction Innovation Award Winners are:
Connected Construction — Klorman Construction, Woodland Hills, California
Klorman Construction is a design-build general contractor that self-performs work. The company has spent over four decades redefining the concrete construction process through connected workflows and advanced digital integration. The award application outlined how their technology now integrates Tekla Structures BIM software with the Trimble Connect collaboration platform, ProjectSight construction project management software, Trimble robotic total stations and complementary third-party platforms. These solutions help to minimize RFIs, rework and constructability issues through seamless, model-driven coordination across VDC teams, field crews, and trade partners. By bridging design, fabrication, and field execution within a unified digital ecosystem, Klorman demonstrated an ability to drive precision, efficiency, and collaboration across every project.
Connected Construction — JE Dunn, Kansas City, Missouri
JE Dunn is a contractor with offices in 26 locations across the United States. With an integrated Trimble technology stack, the company created a unified digital workflow for building modeling and layout to enhance quality control and efficiency. This workflow utilizes Tekla and Trimble Connect solutions as well as Trimble laser scanners, robotic total stations, FieldLink layout and scanning software and SiteVision® in-field visualization software. JE Dunn documented substantial improvements in project status tracking, rework due to layout errors and concrete pour efficiency. These intuitive workflows helped build confidence and accuracy among field engineers, and customized training helped to foster career growth and retention.
Process Transformation — Central Builders, San Antonio, Texas
Central Builders is a general contractor specializing in large-scale remodels, expansions and ground-up construction. The company adopted an integrated Trimble solution that connected field operations, finance and executive reporting into what it described as a seamless ecosystem that turned complexity into clarity. Anchored by Trimble Viewpoint® VistaTM ERP software and ProjectSight project management software, the Trimble solution automated manual processes and added efficiency. Results included a 90% reduction in manual data entry, real-time job cost reporting, 50% faster subcontractor payments and automated payroll workflows. Cross-team data visibility also cut rework caused by outdated or missing documentation by 35%, driving smarter decisions and stronger collaboration across every level of the organization.
Most Challenging Project — McCarthy, St. Louis, Missouri
McCarthy is a large, diversified construction company with offices across the U.S. The company implemented Trimble Connect as a common data environment to centralize and simplify data workflows for a complex wastewater treatment facility renovation project that included 30 separate structures across a 40-acre site. Through the use of Trimble Connect — along with Trimble Business Center software and SiteWorks software — enabled a new as-built workflow that provides quick, easy access to up-to-date information, streamlines manual processes and creates a central source of truth that builds accuracy, trust and efficiency.
Workforce Achievement — Dvorak, Baltimore, Maryland
Dvorak is a commercial and heavy electrical contractor. Following adoption of ProjectSight, project administrator Ellen Moore led efforts to utilize in-depth features to create new workflows that meet strict and varying requirements — from project start through completion. The company updated internal processes using the Trimble project management technology to transform submittal tracking, punch list management, access to visual project information in the field and compliance with regulatory requirements. Moore is also leading implementation of a branded “This Is How I Trimble” process to encourage technology adoption, ownership and optimization efforts to make software part of the company’s culture.
Best Tekla/BIM Project — Apex Structural Design, Alberta, Canada
Apex is a steel detailing, design and BIM service provider. The company utilized Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect for a complex, hybrid timber-steel project that required balancing innovation with constructability. The integration allowed full parametric modeling of custom connections, highly-detailed custom modeling and a high level of accuracy These efforts have enabled real-time decision making and increased collaboration and communication between trades.
Runners up:
Trimble also recognized five additional companies as runners up in this year’s awards program. They include Yates Construction, Janotta & Herner, T.S. Raulston, PCL, and CAP Engineering.
All companies using Trimble technology for architecture, engineering and construction projects in North America were eligible to submit applications for the Construction Innovation Awards. Winners were selected by a panel of Trimble judges.
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