Procore is making a decisive bet on AI as the connective tissue of modern construction.
The construction management software leader announced it has acquired Datagrid, a vertical AI platform focused on deep search, advanced reasoning, and workflow automation across complex data environments. The deal, completed in January 2026, significantly accelerates Procore’s AI roadmap and signals a broader push to eliminate one of construction’s most persistent problems: fragmented data spread across too many systems.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but strategically, the intent is clear. Procore wants to move beyond managing construction data to actively orchestrating it—across platforms, stakeholders, and workflows.
Why Datagrid—and Why Now
Construction is awash in data: drawings, submittals, RFIs, contracts, schedules, ERP records, and cloud-stored documents. Yet much of that information lives in disconnected systems, forcing teams to rely on manual coordination and institutional memory.
Datagrid was built to address that exact gap. Its AI specializes in connecting disparate data sources, reasoning across them, and initiating actions—not just surfacing insights.
By bringing Datagrid into the fold, Procore immediately expands its AI reach beyond its own platform, enabling connectivity to third-party systems such as ERPs and cloud storage tools. That’s a critical step for an industry where no single platform owns the full workflow.
As Procore frames it, the goal is to turn fragmented construction data into a system of intelligence, not just a system of record.
From AI Features to AI-Driven Workflows
Procore has been steadily layering AI into its platform, but this acquisition marks a shift from assistive AI to executive AI—systems that can take action.
Through Datagrid’s capabilities, Procore customers will be able to:
- Eliminate data silos across construction technology stacks
- Automate complex workflows, such as submittal reviews and RFI drafting
- Search and reason across multiple platforms simultaneously
- Initiate actions autonomously based on connected data
In other words, less time hunting for information—and less manual effort moving work forward once it’s found.
“The combination of Datagrid and Procore is transformative,” said Steve Davis, President of Product & Technology at Procore. “By integrating Datagrid’s AI and deep search capabilities, we will enable customers to bridge the gaps between siloed data and initiate actions across their entire ecosystem.”
That emphasis on initiate actions is key. It reflects a broader industry trend toward AI systems that don’t just advise, but execute.
A Broader AI Portfolio for Construction
Procore is positioning the acquisition as a cornerstone of the long-term AI strategy it introduced at Groundbreak, its flagship annual event. Rather than building isolated AI features, the company is assembling what it describes as one of the broadest AI portfolios in construction.
Datagrid strengthens Procore in several strategic ways:
- Vertical AI depth: Purpose-built for complex, regulated workflows
- Cross-platform reach: Extends intelligence beyond Procore-native data
- Advanced reasoning: Enables AI to understand context across systems
Importantly, Datagrid’s products will remain available to both Procore and non-Procore customers, signaling that Procore sees value in operating AI services across heterogeneous environments—an acknowledgment of how construction technology is actually deployed in the field.
Core AI capabilities will remain embedded within Procore’s platform, while Datagrid will support multi-source, advanced-reasoning use cases that span the broader ecosystem.
Leadership and Execution Focus
As part of the acquisition, Thiago da Costa, CEO of Datagrid, will join Procore to lead AI and data strategy—a notable move that reinforces the company’s execution-first stance on AI.
“Modern work has outgrown human capacity for manual processing,” da Costa said. “Our focus has always been on building an AI that can execute, not just talk.”
That philosophy aligns closely with Procore’s customer base, where productivity gains are measured in hours saved, errors avoided, and projects delivered—not abstract AI metrics.
The Competitive Context
The construction tech market has seen a surge of AI claims over the past two years, but real differentiation remains rare. Many platforms offer point features—chatbots, document summaries, predictive flags—but stop short of unifying data across systems.
Procore’s acquisition of Datagrid suggests a different approach: AI as an integration layer, not just a feature set. By focusing on orchestration, Procore is positioning itself ahead of rivals that still rely on manual workflows between tools.
It also aligns Procore more closely with trends seen in other enterprise sectors, where vendors are racing to build AI-driven operating layers that sit above fragmented SaaS ecosystems.
What This Means for Construction Teams
For customers, the promise is straightforward: fewer handoffs, faster decisions, and less administrative drag.
Automating submittals and RFIs alone could significantly reduce delays and rework—two of the most expensive problems in construction. Extending AI-driven reasoning across ERP, document management, and project systems could further improve cost control and risk management.
More broadly, the acquisition reinforces Procore’s ambition to improve the lives of everyone in construction by reducing the cognitive and operational burden placed on project teams.
A Signal of What’s Next
This deal, combined with Procore’s recent acquisitions and ongoing R&D investments, underscores a larger shift underway in construction technology. The next phase isn’t about adding more tools—it’s about making existing tools work together intelligently.
By acquiring Datagrid, Procore is betting that the future of construction software isn’t just digital—it’s autonomous, connected, and increasingly AI-driven.
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