Construction software has yet to be used during a “typical” recession.
These solutions support constructing and maintaining the built infrastructure across residential, commercial and infrastructure segments and have experienced increased adoption due to their productivity benefits. But they have not yet been tested in a “typical” downturn, raising an important question: How will they perform when the next recession hits?
Generally, construction software is associated with productivity and efficiency gains. However, the key issue during a recession is how different categories of software perform as construction activity slows. Performance will not be uniform: Demand is shaped as much by where activity persists across the construction life cycle as by overall construction volumes. Tools that directly support productivity and cost control can maintain momentum in a downturn, particularly as contractors look to offset labor constraints and protect margins.
Resilience will depend on how deeply a solution is embedded in everyday workflows, giving providers greater control over outcomes through design, pricing and deployment choices.
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