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A 20-person electrical contractor in the Swiss canton of Graubünden captures around 800 reports a month by voice with Benetics AI – from the apprentice to the 63-year-old. Here is what changed.

For over 60 years, Elektro Waser AG has stood for electrical installations in Central Switzerland. Around 20 employees are out on a wide variety of construction sites every day – supported by Benetics AI.

Wie Marquardt Dächer Bautagesberichte und Rapporte per Sprache erstellt. Mit Benetics AI gelingt die Baustellendokumentation einfach und lückenlos

What happens when field teams stop avoiding documentation and start using it every day? EJH Construction, a Michigan-based general contractor, shares its experience with Benetics AI.

How an early-stage AI assistant for construction is shaping the future of construction workflows and field-first software.

Herzog Building Services, based in Lucerne, Switzerland, employs around 100 people. Ali Yildiz, Head of Execution and Safety and with the company for more than 20 years, has a clear objective: processes must become simpler, faster, and more professional.

Time and materials jobs should be profitable, yet many contractors leave money on the table with every T&M project. The problem is rarely the work itself; it is the tracking, documentation, and billing that happen around it.

Five years ago, many contractors dismissed artificial intelligence in construction as Silicon Valley hype. Not anymore. In 2026, the conversation has shifted from "should we try AI?" to "which tools actually work?" This shift is significant for an industry that has historically been slow to adopt new technology.

Contractors can lose up to 10% of revenue on T&M jobs simply because hours and materials never make it onto the invoice. If you're managing track time and materials work, you already know how fast details slip through the cracks.

Every general contractor knows the frustration: the drywall crew finished yesterday, but the painters can't start until tomorrow because the handover wasn’t communicated. That idle day costs money, throws off the schedule, and creates friction between trades.

Benetics AI Introduces World First for Automatic Plan Updates and Fewer Construction Errors.

Benetics AI brings AI to the construction site – and now directly into your systems. Seamless integrations. Built for partners.

Projektlicht, based in Frankfurt, specialises in lighting and electrical systems. Their projects range from single-family homes to major clients like VW and RB Leipzig. As the business grew, so did the complexity—outdated project management methods soon hit their limits

Construction disputes waste time, money, and resources — but many can be avoided with one key habit: accurate, real-time documentation. That was the focus of a recent 30-minute webinar by the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), featuring Benetics AI and Apex Construction Law - Watch the full session.

Kunz Solartech specializes in photovoltaic systems of all kinds. From single-family homes to large commercial rooftops, the company completes dozens of projects every year. With around 30 employees and eight installation crews, both the pace and the need for clarity in documentation are high. Since 2025, the team has been using Benetics—making the leap from paper binders to digital installation files.

The more complex a construction project gets, the more important simple solutions become. At Conrad Timber Construction, this insight led to the adoption of Benetics. The benefits are most visible in site reporting: less paperwork, higher revenue, and a better team spirit.

GUT Building Services operates across six locations in Switzerland. The Rothenburg branch, with a team of around 45 employees, is led by Sandro Leu. He knows the day-to-day challenges on construction sites inside out – and relies on Benetics.

Messerschmidt Design is a third-generation painting and decorating business based in Oberursel, near Frankfurt. For more than 80 years, the family-owned company has been known for high-end craftsmanship, tailored interiors, and attention to detail. Today, Managing Director Thomas Messerschmidt is taking the company forward—with digital tools like Benetics.

Starting from Detroit, Benetics kicks off U.S. expansion in Michigan, bringing hands-free jobsite reporting to America’s skilled trades.

Frischknecht is known for smart timber construction solutions – from small projects to large, complex sites. The company has around 60 employees. Benetics streamlines communication between the site and the office – with benefits for everyone.

Rosenmund Building Services is one of the top MEP contractors in the Basel region. With over 200 employees working across heating, ventilation, and plumbing, the company has been using Benetics since early 2025 to boost efficiency and improve project safety.

Züri Elektro has around 40 employees, and together with its group companies under the holding, the workforce totals about 85 specialists in the Zurich region. The team handles electrical installations for construction and renovation projects of all sizes — and since early 2025, they’ve relied on Benetics for greater efficiency and control.

Rhyner manages construction projects on behalf of architects or clients – from tendering to handover. With Benetics, the team brings more structure and clarity into their daily work – benefitting the site, the office, and everyone involved.

BRAIK stands for quality in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary installations. With 18 employees, the company carries out demanding construction projects every day. For several months now, the team has been using Benetics – making communication between the construction site and the office much easier.

Join us on-site: See Benetics in action at Käufeler AG – one of the leading companies for flat roofs, metalwork, and building technology in Aargau. Managing Director Thomas Käufeler and site supervisor Kreshnik Hiseni share how Benetics makes their daily work easier – from project coordination to reporting, thanks to the Benetics voice assistant.

The Elektrizitätswerk Wald (EW Wald) supplies electricity to around 10,000 residents in the Zürcher Oberland and offers a wide range of energy and building technology services. Since 2023, the team has been using the Benetics app—with remarkable results across all generations.

“Where was that critical email from last month?” “Who confirmed the design change?” “Which folder has the approval for the variation order?” Sound familiar? If these questions resonate with you, then you know that email chaos doesn’t just waste time and test your patience—it can be a major financial and legal risk in the construction industry. The new Benetics Email Assistant is here to bring order to your inbox.

Kobler Energy Ltd is a leading building technology company in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley. With around 45 employees, the company offers a broad range of services: its core competencies include electrical installations, photovoltaic systems, heating and plumbing installations, as well as battery storage and EV charging stations. Since early 2024, Kobler Energy has been using the Benetics app to streamline workflows and make daily tasks more convenient for its employees.

Despite their great productivity potential, AI and digitalization remain the exception on U.S. construction sites—a gap that construction tech company Benetics is determined to address head-on. With the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered voice assistant specifically designed for tradespeople, Benetics is bringing intelligent automation directly to job sites via smartphone.

Kuhn Ltd. from Suhr has over 60 years of experience in the electrical industry. Not only has the team evolved over the past years, but the way they work together has also become more modern. An essential part of this transformation? The implementation of the Benetics App in 2023.

AQA, based in Aargau, Switzerland, is a young and dynamic company in the building technology sector. Led by Jusuf Jusufi, the company employs 15 staff members, including three apprentices. AQA operates in both project management and service work. Since early 2024, the company has been using the Benetics App to streamline its operations

Roland Berger, the international consultancy, interviewed us. Discover what our founders Ferdinand and Aaron think about the construction industry today and in the future.

With a workforce of over 150, Bernauer manages more than 4,000 projects annually. The company offers a comprehensive range of electrical and ICT telecom services, from concept development to execution and handover. Since July 2022, Bernauer has proudly been one of the pioneering development partners of Benetics

Find out what opportunities and risks artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the construction industry.

Imagine turning your voice into the ultimate tool on the job site. That’s exactly what our new feature in the Benetics app does, and we're thrilled about it: Automatic report creation through natural speech.

A Zurich-based startup has developed an app that fundamentally changes everyday work on the construction site.

The construction industry faces a pressing challenge: a significant shortage of skilled labor. What can be done to address this issue?

In July 2022, Ferdinand, Johan and Aaron joined forces to create Benetics, a software startup with a bold vision: to revolutionize the construction industry through digitization.