Swinerton Selects Autodesk Build to Help Power Future Growth

In today’s construction landscape, the ability to adapt and innovate is more than a competitive advantage, it’s a necessity. As projects grow in complexity and client expectations continue to rise, leading contractors are rethinking how technology can elevate every phase of delivery. In a bold move to modernize project delivery and support its continued growth, Swinerton—a 100% employee-owned company and ENR Top Contractor—will be standardizing all building projects on Autodesk Build, a core solution within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).  

This strategic decision marks a major milestone in Swinerton’s digital transformation journey and underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional client value through innovation, transparency, and collaboration. 

A Strategic Shift Rooted in Collaboration  

The decision to adopt Autodesk Build across all building projects follows a comprehensive evaluation led by Swinerton’s technology team. This initiative incorporated feedback from employees across departments, divisions, and roles to ensure the selected platform would meet the diverse needs of the organization. 

“By standardizing on Autodesk Build, we’re not just adopting a new tool, we’re embracing a smarter way to work,” said Kim DeYoung, Vice President of Digital Technology at Swinerton. “This platform assists our teams in providing industry-leading commercial construction, construction management, design-build and self-perform services, communicating more transparently with our clients, and fostering deeper trust across every project.” 

Unlocking Efficiency, Transparency, and Innovation  

Autodesk Build will serve as Swinerton’s central hub for all non-cost project management functions, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, drawings, checklists, issues, and daily journals.  

With the adoption of Autodesk Build, Swinerton is poised to transform how its teams manage projects from start to finish. The solution reduces redundant workflows while enhancing  collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and business partners. Additionally, it empowers internal teams to work more efficiently across Swinerton’s project portfolio by providing access to a unified, connected environment from anywhere. 

Building a Data-Driven Future 

Swinerton’s investment in Autodesk Build is also a key step toward a more data-intelligent future. By laying a strong groundwork for advanced analytics, automation, and AI, Swinerton is modernizing its tech stack to deliver not only operational excellence but also extraordinary client experiences. The result is a more transparent and agile approach to construction and reflects Swinerton’s commitment to innovation and its employee-owned values. 

“We’re rebuilding our data foundation and creating new pipelines for all of our enterprise products,” DeYoung added. “With Swinerton’s growing data team, we’re exploring use cases that help us better serve our clients—whether that’s identifying jobs suited for our mass timber subsidiary, Timberlab, or informing investment decisions for our development arm.” 

This forward-thinking approach positions Swinerton to not only meet today’s project demands but to lead the industry in predictive analytics, automation, and more sustainable construction practices. 

Swinerton and Autodesk’s Shared Vision for Connected Construction  

Autodesk’s collaboration with Swinerton represents more than a technology rollout—it’s a shared commitment to reshaping how construction projects are delivered. As an employee-owned company, Swinerton brings a unique culture of accountability and innovation to every job site, and Autodesk is proud to be part of that journey. 

“Swinerton’s decision to standardize on Autodesk Build is a powerful signal to the industry,” said Ilai Rotbaein, Vice President, Product Management at Autodesk.

“From strengthening collaboration to unlocking the potential of data and AI, this partnership is about empowering teams to deliver with greater precision, transparency, and impact. We’re excited to support Swinerton as they continue to set new industry benchmarks for client value and project delivery.” 

As Swinerton prepares for the full rollout of Autodesk Build by the end of 2025, the company is laying a strong foundation for the future where technology supports smarter decision-making, data informs every phase of delivery, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders becomes more intentional and impactful. This shift isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about evolving how projects are planned and executed with a clear focus on delivering better outcomes for clients, employees, partners, and communities alike.