This story was originally published on Construction Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Construction Dive newsletter. Procore, the practically ubiquitous contech giant, has announced a successor for founder and CEO Tooey Courtemanche, according to a Monday news release. Courtemanche is stepping down from the role in November. The Carpinteria, California-based company tapped Ajei Gopal, a tech executive with 35 years of experience, as the CEO designate. Gopal’s anticipated ...

This story was originally published on Construction Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Construction Dive newsletter. Construction tech solutions that allow builders to either compile data into a singular platform or project it onto a jobsite to ease layout were winners in the latest, $110 million round of venture capital funding. That number doesn’t include the whopping $405 million pulled in by FieldAI in August, a sum that puts the Bill Gates- and Nvidia-backed “robot b ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the quarter was $876 million, up 9% organically [6] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $2.21 billion, up 14% organically [6] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $0.71, reflecting a 15% year-over-year increase [6][22] - Gross margins expanded by 210 basis points to 70.6% [22] - EBITDA margins increased by 170 basis points year-over-year to 27.4% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AECO segment reported ARR of $1.36 billion and revenue of $350 million, both up 16% [10][23] - Field Systems revenue increased by 3% to $393 million, with ARR up 17% to $358 million [13][24] - Transportation and Logistics segment saw revenue and ARR both rise by 8% [16][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The construction market remains strong, with healthy backlogs and hiring activity among customers [19] - The transportation market is stabilizing, with more upward catalysts than downward [19] - The public sector is experiencing mixed performance, with state-level departments of transportation showing strength while federal business is down significantly [60][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its "Connect and Scale" strategy, which aims to bundle solutions and enhance customer access to technology [4][3] - There is a strong emphasis on AI capabilities, with ongoing efforts to integrate AI across various functions and products [5][8] - The company aims to achieve $3 billion in ARR, $4 billion in revenue, and a 30% EBITDA margin by 2027 [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the ongoing rollout of AI and its potential to unlock efficiency and customer value [8][19] - Customer sentiment remains stable, with positive pockets of growth in energy infrastructure and civil construction [44] - The company is navigating macroeconomic uncertainties, including tariffs and inflation, but sees opportunities outweighing risks [18][20] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $50 million of shares in the second quarter, with $323 million of authorization remaining [21] - The repeal of Section 174 is expected to provide a cash flow benefit of approximately $50 million in 2025 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about how Trimble's platform benefits from adding AI capabilities? - Management believes the quality of AI correlates with the quantity and quality of underlying data, expressing optimism about a data-forward future [31][32] Question: Where is the traction coming from in bundling products together? - About two-thirds of bookings are from existing customers, indicating strong cross-sell opportunities [35] Question: What is the update on customer sentiment and cycle times? - Overall customer sentiment remains similar to previous quarters, with strength noted in data centers and civil infrastructure [44] Question: How is the model transition in Field Systems performing? - ARR in Field Systems was up 17%, indicating strong customer adoption of the subscription model [49] Question: What is the outlook for the public sector? - Federal business is down significantly, but state-level departments of transportation are performing well [60][62] Question: How is the rollout of TC1 in Europe progressing? - TC1 bookings have nearly doubled year-over-year, with positive early reception in Europe [66] Question: How is the SMB market performing in AECO? - The SMB market continues to show relative strength, with many larger contractors working with SMBs to execute projects [71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $876 million, up 9% organically compared to the previous year [6] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $2.21 billion, up 14% organically [6] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $0.71, reflecting a 15% year-over-year increase [6][23] - Gross margins expanded by 210 basis points to 70.6% [23] - EBITDA margins increased by 170 basis points year-over-year to 27.4% [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AECO segment reported ARR of $1.36 billion and revenue of $350 million, both up 16% [11][24] - Field Systems revenue was $393 million, up 3%, with ARR at $358 million, up 17% [14][25] - Transportation and Logistics revenue and ARR both increased by 8% [16][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The construction market remains strong, with healthy backlogs and hiring activity among customers [19] - The transportation market is stabilizing, with more upward catalysts than downward [19] - The public sector showed mixed results, with federal business down significantly while state-level departments of transportation are performing well [62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its "Connect and Scale" strategy, which aims to integrate workflows and enhance customer access to technology [4][3] - There is a strong emphasis on AI capabilities, with ongoing training and deployment across various functions [9][10] - The company aims to achieve $3 billion in ARR, $4 billion in revenue, and a 30% EBITDA margin by 2027 [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the AI-driven future and the company's readiness to leverage its unique dataset [9][34] - Customer sentiment remains stable, with positive pockets of growth in energy infrastructure and civil construction [44] - The company is navigating macroeconomic uncertainties, including tariffs and inflation, but sees opportunities outweighing risks [18][21] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $50 million in shares during the quarter, with $323 million remaining in authorization [22] - The repeal of Section 174 is expected to provide a cash flow benefit of approximately $50 million in 2025 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about how Trimble's platform benefits from adding AI capabilities? - Management believes the quality of AI correlates with the quantity and quality of underlying data, expressing optimism about a data-forward future [31][32] Question: Where is the traction coming from in bundling products together? - About two-thirds of bookings are from existing customers, indicating strong cross-sell opportunities [36] Question: What is the update on customer sentiment and cycle times? - Customer sentiment remains similar to Q1, with strength noted in energy infrastructure and civil construction [43][44] Question: How is the public sector performing? - Federal business is down significantly, while state-level departments of transportation are strong due to infrastructure spending [62] Question: How is the adoption of recurring revenue models in field systems? - The company has seen a 17% year-over-year increase in ARR for field systems, indicating strong customer adoption [49][50]

Core Insights - APEX Technologies has been named the newest Trimble Technology Outlet, expanding its offerings of Trimble technology to customers using John Deere construction equipment across multiple states in the central U.S. [1][2] - The partnership aims to enhance jobsite productivity and profitability by providing Trimble grade control solutions, site positioning systems, and correction services directly to customers [4][5] Company Overview - APEX Technologies is the technology division of McCoy Construction & Forestry, which specializes in sales, parts, and service for construction technology related to GPS/GNSS, machine control, and laser equipment [7] - McCoy Construction & Forestry operates as a family-owned John Deere dealer with 25 locations across the central U.S., offering new and used equipment sales, rentals, and extensive product support [8] Industry Context - Trimble's strategy includes expanding its distribution network through authorized resellers, making it easier for users of various machine types to access and utilize Trimble technology [3] - The collaboration with APEX is expected to provide superior support, including installation, service, and training, to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency [4][5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has transformed from being approximately 50% software five years ago to 75% software today [6] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has increased to over $2.1 billion, growing 17% organically in the first quarter [7] - Gross margins have improved by 1,200 basis points over the last five years, currently around 70% [7] - EBITDA has seen a 500 basis point improvement during the same timeframe [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owners) software business is projected to reach about $1.4 billion in ARR this year [13] - The company has simplified its offerings, creating over 20 purpose-built bundles to enhance customer accessibility [15] - The construction software segment has seen a 19% growth in ARR in the first quarter, with two-thirds of new bookings coming from existing customers [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company operates in 70 countries, with a significant presence in the U.S. market, benefiting from recent infrastructure laws and acts [50][51] - The construction software market is growing in the low single digits, while the company is growing at 19%, indicating market share gains [52] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's strategy focuses on "connect and scale," aiming to connect users, data, and stakeholders across industry lifecycles [9] - The company is pursuing a global expansion strategy, particularly in underserved markets like India and the Middle East [66] - The company is exploring both organic growth and potential M&A opportunities to enhance its capabilities in various markets [69] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management sees a healthy backlog among customers, with labor being a bottleneck rather than demand [51] - The company believes it can continue to grow ARR in the teens for the foreseeable future, driven by a strong product-market fit and execution [23] - Management acknowledges the cyclical nature of the construction industry but emphasizes the secular trend towards digitization [57] Other Important Information - The company has undergone 23 divestitures and seven acquisitions in the last five years to simplify and focus its business [8] - The company is leveraging AI for internal efficiencies and customer-facing applications, enhancing productivity and service delivery [95][96] Q&A Session Summary Question: Where do you see new logo wins coming from? - New logo wins are expected to come from mid-sized contractors, with a focus on developing technology to penetrate further down market [89] Question: Can you provide more details about SketchUp? - SketchUp is a key product in the architecture and design suite, growing faster than the segment average, with over 200 million in ARR [91] Question: How is Trimble's cyclicality changing? - The company has a more durable business model today, with two-thirds of revenue being recurring, which provides resilience against market fluctuations [56] Question: What opportunities does Trimble see in the rental market? - The rental market presents opportunities for technology portability, especially in regions where rental is a common business practice [80] Question: How does the company plan to achieve its gross margin targets? - The company aims to reach 74% gross margin by 2027 through organic growth and a favorable mix of software over hardware [106]

Core Insights - Trimble has launched new application programming interfaces (APIs) for its cloud-hosted estimating software, Trimble Accubid Anywhere, aimed at enhancing data analysis and collaboration for electrical contractors [1][3] - The new APIs facilitate automated data connectivity, allowing contractors to efficiently collect, analyze, and share estimating data across various systems, thereby improving collaboration throughout the construction lifecycle [2][4] API Features - The suite includes five APIs that enable estimators to pull bid data into dashboards for better analysis and improvement of estimating efforts [2][7] - Key APIs include: - Project API for extracting project details to other software - Estimate API for capturing estimate information for ERP systems - Final Price API for comparing initial estimates with final prices - Extension API for sending bill of materials (BOM) to other software - Bid Breakdown API for retrieving detailed labor data from closeout screens [7] Efficiency and Insights - The integration of these APIs eliminates manual data transfer, enhancing efficiency and decision-making at both project and operational levels [4] - Users can gain insights into the estimation process by connecting estimates to actual job performance, allowing for better understanding and future improvements in estimating accuracy [4]