Driving Jobsite Innovation: Field Forward at the 2025 ENR FutureTech Forum

Last week, at the 2025 ENR FutureTech Forum, The Weitz Company took the stage during the session Field Forward: Driving Vital Data to the Workforce on the Jobsite to spotlight our commitment to delivering impactful technology to our field teams.

VDC Engineer, Brian Owens, and Senior Project Superintendent, Mark Vibber, shared how Weitz is shifting its tech strategy to ensure that innovation doesn't stop at the office-it reaches the jobsite. Their discussion focused on eliminating data silos by connecting field personnel with real-time project data, streamlining communication, improving layout accuracy, and reducing rework.

Brian showcased how tools like Dusty Robotics' FieldPrinter are transforming traditional workflows by enabling faster, more precise layout processes. Mark provided a superintendent's perspective on how this shift impacts daily operations. He emphasized the importance of trust and buy-in from field professionals and how meaningful, field-driven technology helps foster both.

The session also featured insights from Dr. Tessa Lau, CEO of Dusty Robotics, and Steve Jones of Dodge Construction Network, adding their professional perspectives to the conversation on field innovation across the industry.

As Weitz continues to push the industry forward with construction technology, our focus remains clear: empower the field with data, elevate performance, and build smarter.

Read a full recap of the 2025 ENR FutureTech Forum here: Engineering News-Record (ENR)