AI Bookkeeping for Construction Businesses 2025
Sep 20, 2025 · 10 min read
· AI, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Tools, Small Business, Construction, QuickBooks, Xero, Expensify
AI Bookkeeping for Construction and Contracting Businesses in 2025 Introduction to AI Bookkeeping in Construction The construction industry runs on razor-thin margins — 5.0% on average in North America in 2024 according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC, 2024 Construction Outlook). At the same time, project complexity, subcontractor layers, and change-order frequency make accurate, timely bookkeeping essential. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword; it is the backbone of modern finance operations. Gartner’s January 2025 “AI in Finance” forecast projects that 80% of mid-sized contractors will have at least one AI-driven finance application live by Q4 2025, up from just 27% in 2022.