Smart Tech is Redefining Precision for Metal Building Construction
John Lohan • October 13, 2025
In an industry where a single miscalculation can cost millions, Double Black Construction
has positioned itself at the crossroads of technology and craftsmanship. The company doesn’t design, sell or manufacture buildings – it specializes exclusively in the installation of pre-engineered metal structures, working hand-in-hand with manufacturers, engineers
and architects.
This singular focus allows Double Black to do one thing exceptionally well: build smarter, faster and with fewer errors.
The Digital Jobsite Revolution
For decades, construction lagged behind other industries in adopting digital tools. But that’s has changed considerably during the last decade. The construction sector continues to typically lose an estimated 30% of total project costs to rework – mistakes made in the field due to inaccurate measurements, design changes or poor coordination.
Double Black Construction overcomes that statistic by integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM)
and Construction Management Software (CMS) into every stage of their installation process.
“Virtual design gives us the opportunity to ‘build’ a project before we even set foot on site,” says John Lohan, the company executive responsible for on-site operations and construction. “That means fewer surprises, fewer errors and a smoother installation from start to finish.”
As of 2023, the global BIM market reached $8.06 billion
and is expected to grow nearly 20% by 2026. McKinsey reports that 60-70% of firms in the construction sector now use BIM – a remarkable leap from ten years ago, when nearly half the industry hadn’t even heard of it.
Lean Teams, Smarter Systems
Double Black Construction operates as a lean and agile organization, a deliberate structure that gives it the flexibility to respond quickly to client and manufacturer needs.
Because the firm’s business model doesn’t include manufacturing
or sales, every dollar and every hour are devoted to project execution. That clarity of purpose allows Double Black Construction’s team to use virtual modeling, cloud-based coordination tools and mobile site management apps to minimize downtime and maximize precision.
When a project moves from design to field execution, their team uses digital construction management software – a sector expected to grow from $9.3 billion today to $23.9 billion by 2031. Centralized systems allow supervisors to access real-time blueprints, track progress and flag issues before they turn into costly rework.
Technology That Builds Trust
North America’s construction rebound has accelerated adoption of technologies once considered futuristic – virtual reality walk-throughs, generative AI design aids and real-time performance analytics.
Software giants like Autodesk, whose AutoCAD and Revit programs dominate over 85% of the market, are now foundational tools for contractors like Double Black Construction. These digital environments help the company collaborate directly with manufacturers and engineers, turning complex pre-engineered designs into precisely assembled steel structures that perform exactly as intended.
The Future: Digital Agility as a Competitive Edge
As the engineering and construction sector continues to evolve, digital transformation isn’t just an efficiency play – it’s a survival strategy.
The team at Double Black Construction is helping to prove that technology can reduce emissions and waste, streamline budgets and attract new talent to an industry facing skilled labor shortages.
Analysts at Deloitte
note that firms investing in digital foundations, automation tools and data-driven decision-making are better positioned to compete for major infrastructure and industrial projects – especially as government major project incentives are helping to reshape North American construction priorities.
Double Black Construction’s approach reflects that playbook. Their focus areas mirror the most progressive strategies for 2025 and beyond:
- Sustainable Construction: Exclusively working with durable, energy-efficient metal building systems.
- Digital Foundation: Continued investment in BIM, AI, robotics and virtual modeling.
- Data-Driven Insight: Improved decision-making and financial safeguarding.
- Skilled Workforce: Focus on training, safety and technical innovation.
Precision at Scale
At its core, Double Black Construction embodies what the next generation of contractors should look like – specialized, connected and digitally fluent.
Every beam, bolt and brace they install is informed by data and precision. Every completed structure stands as proof that technology and craftsmanship can coexist beautifully – and that when built right the first time, the future of construction doesn’t just stand taller; it stands smarter.
To learn more about how John Lohan and his team are making their work more efficient, effective and precise, contact
Double Black Construction today by calling
(833) 322-2722 or emailing us at info@DoubleBlackConstruction.com
to learn more or
request a quote online.
About the author:
John Lohan
has over 20 years of experience designing, engineering and installing over 500 metal buildings for architects and clients across North America and the globe. He’s managed all aspects of steel building construction, including material logistics and managing local and foreign construction teams. John also has special expertise in concrete foundation and excavation. He can be contacted at Double Black Construction
by email at info@DoubleBlackConstruction.com
or on LinkedIn.
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