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W/C 19th January 2026
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What Procore’s Acquisition of DataGrid Means for the Future of AEC
The construction technology industry is no stranger to major acquisitions, but every so often, a deal comes along that feels like a foundational shift.
On October 15, 2025, Procore announced significant enhancements to Procore Assist and the launch of the Procore Agent Builder. Shortly after, the industry was hit with an announcement: Procore had officially acquired DataGrid.
In the first interview since the acquisition, DataGrid founder Thiago Da Costa sat down with Owen Drury to pull back the curtain on the deal. The conversation was a masterclass in growth, the reality of “agentic” AI, and a blunt warning for anyone building in the space today.
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