Built by Builders: Why Field Experience is Reshaping Construction Tech

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 15, 2026 – A growing coalition of construction technology firms is doubling down on a core belief: the best digital tools are built by those who have walked the jobsite. Built by Builders, a collaborative network of companies led by founders with direct construction experience, has expanded its ranks by welcoming Riskcast and Provizual, two startups laser-focused on solving persistent field-level challenges.

The additions signal a strategic move to strengthen the network's capabilities in crucial areas of project execution. Riskcast provides sophisticated job-cost and production-tracking tools for self-performing contractors, while Provizual offers a visual-first approach to managing quality control and inspections directly on construction drawings. This expansion reinforces the network's mission to drive practical, field-proven innovation in an industry often wary of technology developed in a vacuum.

The 'Builder-Led' Advantage

At the heart of the Built by Builders network is a philosophy that resonates deeply within the construction sector: authenticity breeds adoption. The coalition exclusively comprises companies whose founders have firsthand experience with the operational realities their software aims to improve. This "built by builders, for builders" ethos is more than a marketing slogan; it's a fundamental approach to product development that prioritizes utility over novelty.

"Founders who have lived the daily realities of the jobsite build tools that actually work for the field," stated Steve Dell’Orto, Founder & CEO of ConCntric and a founder of the Built by Builders network. "By welcoming Riskcast and Provizual, we are adding deep expertise in self-perform job costing and inspection management to the network."

The backgrounds of the new members' founders exemplify this principle. Riskcast was co-founded by Alec Thomson and Reggie Arichabala, both civil engineers who began their careers on construction sites. Thomson worked as a field engineer and later on the corporate strategy team at industry giant Skanska USA Civil. Arichabala transitioned from field engineering to IT, earning advanced degrees in Computer Science and Technology Management before co-founding the company. Their combined experience ensures their product addresses the genuine pain points of field crews and office teams.

“From the beginning, Reggie and I knew that our experience working directly with field teams was essential to building a tool that workers would actually use and respect,” said Alec Thomson, Co-Founder and CEO of Riskcast.

Similarly, Provizual was founded by John Andres, who previously served in a technology leadership role at ANDRES Construction Services. His experience inside a general contracting firm provided him with a clear view of the inefficiencies plaguing quality control and inspection management, leading him to develop a solution grounded in the visual language of the industry: the construction plan itself.

Solving Critical Gaps in Jobsite Operations

The addition of Riskcast and Provizual strategically extends the network’s coverage into two of the most challenging areas for contractors: cost control for self-perform work and quality assurance. These are not abstract problems but daily struggles that directly impact project profitability and timelines.

Riskcast tackles the complex task of tracking labor, equipment, and production for self-performing contractors. These contractors, who use their own workforce for specific trades, require granular data to accurately forecast costs and measure productivity. Riskcast's platform unifies the capture of timecards, material usage, and installed quantities, creating a single source of truth that connects field crews with office-based project managers and accounting departments. This eliminates redundant data entry, reduces payroll errors, and provides real-time visibility into whether a project is on budget.

"Built by Builders represents exactly what we believe in, which is a shared experience and respect for the workers actually using our software," Thomson noted, emphasizing the focus on creating value for contractors.

On the quality control front, Provizual addresses the cumbersome and often manual process of tracking inspections. Its platform allows project teams to visualize the status of quality control checks and municipal inspections directly on project blueprints. By color-coding areas based on inspection status (passed, failed, or pending), it provides an at-a-glance understanding of jobsite progress and readiness. This visual clarity helps prevent costly rework by ensuring that subsequent construction phases don't begin before prerequisite inspections are complete. The platform further streamlines workflows by integrating with city web portals to automate the collection of inspection data, freeing up project engineers from tedious manual tracking.

“We’re excited to join Built By Builders and be part of a community that understands construction from the inside out,” said John Andres, Founder and CEO of Provizual. "This partnership is a great opportunity to keep learning from builders while continuing to deliver practical tools for the field.”

Integration as a Core Strategy

In today's fragmented construction tech landscape, no single application can do everything. Recognizing this, a key part of the value proposition for both Riskcast and Provizual is their ability to integrate seamlessly into a contractor's existing digital ecosystem. Both companies are featured partners on the Procore Marketplace, a hub for applications that connect with the widely used Procore construction management platform.

This integration-first approach is critical for adoption. Instead of asking contractors to abandon their established systems, these tools act as powerful enhancements. Riskcast, for example, can sync time and production data directly into Procore's daily logs and financial management tools, ensuring data consistency and saving countless hours of manual data transfer.

Provizual’s integration is even more symbiotic. It leverages Procore’s Drawings, Inspections, and Observations tools, adding a vital visual layer that makes the data more intuitive and actionable. A project manager can see the status of a dozen inspections across a floor plan in seconds, a task that might otherwise require cross-referencing multiple spreadsheets and reports. This deep integration demonstrates a mature understanding of how technology is actually used in the field—not as a replacement, but as a force multiplier for existing platforms.

A Foundation for Future Innovation

While these tools solve immediate operational needs, they also play a crucial role in preparing the industry for its next technological evolution. The rise of artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics, and digital twins depends on a steady stream of clean, structured, and reliable data from the field. Manual, paper-based processes are the biggest barrier to this future.

By digitizing and standardizing the collection of cost, production, and quality data, companies like Riskcast and Provizual are building the foundational data layer that will power the next generation of predictive analytics and AI-driven insights. Their work helps contractors move beyond reactive problem-solving toward proactive project management, where potential delays or quality issues can be flagged by algorithms before they escalate.

As the Built by Builders network grows, it solidifies its position not just as a collection of useful apps, but as a curated ecosystem of trusted solutions. For an industry grappling with persistent labor shortages and tightening margins, this "builder-led" movement offers a pragmatic and powerful path toward digital transformation, ensuring that the technology being deployed is as rugged, reliable, and results-oriented as the people it is designed to serve.