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Winner – BIM

Hilti P3D 800 Laser Scanner

What they said:

The Hilti P3D 800 Laser scanner streamlines reality capture workflows by enabling contractors and project teams to quickly create accurate, registered point clouds for use in BIM, design, verification, and documentation applications. Designed specifically for construction environments, the system combines fast data capture, automatic registration, and millimeter-level accuracy to help users capture existing site conditions and transform them into actionable digital information.

A key innovation of the P3D 800 is its ability to simplify the scanning process while maintaining the accuracy required for construction workflows. Automatic calibration and self-leveling help ensure reliable data collection, while automatic registration reduces the manual processing traditionally associated with laser scanning. The P3D 800 is capable of completing scans in less than one minute, helping project teams collect large amounts of site data efficiently. Captured point clouds can be exported in formats compatible with commonly used design and modeling platforms, including Autodesk and Bentley software, supporting integration into existing BIM and digital construction workflows. Operated through the Hilti PLC 600 tablet and Hilti OnSite Scan software, users can bundle scans, add labels, annotations, and measurements, and review point clouds or panoramic images directly on-site.

What we say:

Hilti’s P3D 800 Laser Scanner brings construction reality capture into a single workflow. It pairs fast site scanning with automatic registration and millimeter-level accuracy for BIM, verification, and as-built documentation. Scans can be completed in under a minute, and it features automatic calibration and self-leveling. You can export into Autodesk- and Bentley-compatible formats through the PLC 600 tablet and OnSite Scan software. This is an advanced system that simplifies and enhances how industrial buildings are made and completed.

Price: $2,563

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Winner – Communication

Weavix Walt Smart Radio

What they said:

Weavix developed the Walt Smart Radio System to connect the most overlooked and disconnected workers on a jobsite – frontline workers. Walt combines the best of two-way radio and smartphone technology into a purpose-built smart radio, powered by custom software that runs on rugged, location-aware hardware and extends to smartphones for off-site management. Unlike a two-way radio or a personal phone, Walt delivers full worker accountability through smart geofencing, a system of record, and unlimited permission-based channels that cut down on radio chatter across a site. Each device has a touchscreen and buttons built to work with gloves, and carries Class 1 Div. 2 safety certification for operation in hazardous conditions.

The breakthrough is letting anyone with a Walt send and receive the information to the right person at the right moment, then capturing that exchange as a record rather than letting it disappear the instant a radio call ends. Administered across an entire crew rather than limited to supervisors, Walt removes the communication hierarchy that has isolated frontline workers from decision-makers since the industry lost Nextel’s dedicated network in 2013. A worker on a construction site can reach a superintendent, safety officer, or subcontractor lead directly through a structured channel instead of relaying a message up a chain of command or stopping work to track someone down. Sold as a service in batches to construction teams, Walt turns jobsite communication from a basic operational necessity into a collaborative system of record and a safety net built for the toughest conditions.

What we say:

The Walt Smart Radio pairs push-to-talk communication with hierarchy-free communication, letting people on the ground connect directly with exactly who they need to. It also includes Class 1 Div. 2 certification, IP68 protection, glove-friendly touchscreen controls, a dedicated SOS button, and support for Wi‑Fi, LTE, and private wireless networks. You get voice, text, photo, and video messaging, along with automatic translation and acknowledgment tracking. The system is sold as a service, so you can scale it as needed for any size organization.

Price: Varies. Priced as a service

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Winner – General

Briggs & Stratton Assist

What they said:

Some may think that a 118-year-old manufacturing company is an unlikely source of AI-driven innovation. Briggs & Stratton Assist proves them wrong. Homeowners, landscapers, and service technicians at dealers all spend significant time looking up parts information and repair and maintenance instructions when repairing a mower. Traditionally, they’ve had to rely on lengthy manuals or web searches that may not provide accurate information. For dealers and landscapers, especially, all of this time meant lost revenue.

Briggs & Stratton already had an extensive collection of internal content that could accurately help with everything from finding the right parts to instructions on maintenance and repair tasks. Using a secure AI model built on the Gemini platform and trained exclusively on internal data, Briggs & Stratton Assist provides users with professional-grade, trusted support in a fraction of the time. Briggs & Stratton Assist is available to the public on the Briggs & Stratton website (https://www.briggsandstratton.com/en-us/briggs-assist) and a dealer version is available in a portal designed specifically for outdoor power equipment dealers. Since launching in fall 2025, Briggs & Stratton Assist has answered more than 425,000 queries from visitors. We’re now pacing at more than 1,500 requests per day. As visibility of the tool grows, so does its impact. The time saved for the users is incalculable.

What we say:

Briggs & Stratton Assist is a secure, multilingual AI support tool that taps into the company’s wealth of existing internal manuals, parts lists, and technical documents to deliver model-specific answers for product information, service instructions, and troubleshooting. It’s available to both the public and also dealers and has already processed more than 425,000 queries since launching in the fall of 2025. The goal (and its measure of success) is to help users access reliable guidance faster than traditional manuals or web searches.

Price: Free

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Winner – Software & Apps

Calculated Industries Construction Master Pro – Ask CMPro

What they said:

Ask CMPro brings a powerful new layer of functionality to Calculated Industries’ award-winning Construction Master Pro app. Ask CMPro is the only AI built exclusively on CMPro’s 40 years of proven construction calculation expertise. Unlike general-purpose AI tools that synthesize information from a wide range of sources, Ask CMPro responses are grounded in decades of field-tested CMPro construction calculation methods. Users can ask questions by voice or text about construction calculations, including rafter pitch, stair layout, material takeoffs, conversions, and roof framing. Ask CMPro walks users through each step of the calculation, including which measurements to enter and which CMPro keys to use, so they can complete calculations confidently without searching manuals or guides.

Ask CMPro gives contractors and tradespeople immediate access to trusted construction math guidance right inside CMPro, whether they’re confirming a familiar calculation or tackling one they don’t use every day. It also explains construction terminology and helps users discover and use CMPro’s expanding set of features. Voice input adds convenience when their hands are occupied with tools, plans, or materials. Users can review previous calculations and guidance, save chat sessions with time-stamped history, and return to earlier work as needed. They can turn AI features on or off at any time and submit in-app feedback to help improve future performance. Ask CMPro is currently available for iOS subscribers (Android availability is planned for a future release).

What we say:

Ask CMPro works on top of Calculated Industries’ already advanced Construction Master Pro Calc app and adds a practical, field-oriented AI layer, which the company built using 40+ years of construction math expertise. It supports voice or text questions on things like rafter pitch, stair layout, material takeoffs, conversions, and roof framing, and then walks users through the calculation steps. That makes it useful not just for speed, but for reducing costly measurement errors that lead to jobsite delays. It supports saving chat history and toggling the AI controls on or off, and it is available on iOS.

Price: $4.99/month or $39.99/year

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Winner – Tracking & Security

Tactacam DEFEND 360 Cellular Security Camera

What they said:

The Tactacam Defend 360 cellular security camera delivers full 360° visibility, pan-tilt-zoom and live view, without the need for Wi-Fi, wires or expensive installation. Defend 360’s built-in solar panel, nationwide multi-carrier cellular coverage and affordable price put professional-level security within reach for everyone, from construction sites to marinas, to off-grid vacation homes.

With the introduction of the Defend 360 Camera, Tactacam is expanding access to reliable security in rural, outdoor, and underserved areas, making more people feel safe, without having to rely on Wi-Fi.

What we say:

What our judges appreciated about the Tactacam Defend 360 Cellular Security Camera was in the name. It brings a wide field of view while also working without the need for often unstable and finicky WiFi connectivity. You also get pan-tilt-zoom controls as well as live viewing. The system is designed and well-suited for locations where wired systems are impractical or impossible. A built-in solar panel means that you can operate the camera for longer periods of time and not have to worry about changing out batteries. At under $200 for the kit, the price is also quite compelling.

Price: $199.99

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