Key facts
- 82% of large construction firms plan to increase AI investment budgets, while 94% of mid-sized companies are implementing or exploring AI strategies.
- Many builders are still operating with disconnected systems across design, sales, estimating, and construction.
- Builders are increasingly looking for AI systems capable of delivering construction-ready accuracy.
- Over one-third of construction and design firms have already implemented AI solutions.
- West Shore Home has generated $933 million in gross revenue in 2025 and is running at a $1.15 billion pace.
The homebuilding industry is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence to address pressures from rising costs, affordability challenges, and declining profit margins. Builders are moving beyond broad experimentation to focus on practical operational applications of AI, aiming to improve efficiency across design, sales, estimating, and construction.
Despite growing interest, many builders struggle with disconnected systems that hinder the effective use of operational data. The focus is shifting towards AI solutions that can provide construction-ready accuracy, moving away from tools that perform well in demos but fail in real-world production environments. Companies like Higharc are developing AI designed for precision to avoid costly rework and change orders.
Research indicates a significant trend towards AI adoption, with a majority of large and mid-sized construction firms planning to increase their AI investment or actively exploring AI strategies. Over a third of construction and design firms have already implemented AI solutions, and a substantial majority believe AI will transform the industry within five years.
In the home remodeling sector, West Shore Home exemplifies aggressive AI deployment. Founder B.J. Werzyn has leveraged an engineering mindset to systematize operations and integrate AI, leading to significant revenue growth and operational scale. The company has completed over 334,000 installs and is projected to reach $1.15 billion in gross revenue.