AI-Powered Construction Helps Build Hope for Families in Need with Salvation Army's Hope on Main Shelter Project in Buffalo

Enterprise agreement between Arc Building Partners and Buildots leverages AI progress tracking to maximize resources and ensure timely delivery on critical community infrastructure across the Northeast

BUFFALO, N.Y. and CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arc Building Partners (Arc) and Buildots today announced an enterprise agreement that will bring its AI-powered progress tracking technology to large-scale construction projects across the Northeast. Among them: Hope on Main, The Salvation Army's $100 million redevelopment in Buffalo. Buildots is being used on the construction of Phase I of the project, which is a $20 million emergency family shelter offering 32 units and 80 beds for vulnerable families.

"Hope on Main represents more than just a building—it's a lifeline for families facing crisis," said Major Annette Lock, Executive Director of Operations for Erie County at The Salvation Army. "Thanks to the dedication of Arc Building Partners and their innovative use of technology like Buildots, every resource is being used efficiently to create a safe, welcoming space for those who need it. This project is a tangible example of how smart construction and community care can come together to make a real difference in people's lives."

Arc Building Partners, a leader in commercial, residential, and public construction, first piloted Buildots in 2023 and quickly scaled the technology across its portfolio, seeing immediate results. Buildots equips Arc's project teams with real-time, objective data and predictive analytics, helping identify issues before they escalate and ensuring projects stay on schedule and on budget.

"At Arc Building Partners, we're redefining how large-scale construction is delivered," said Frank L. Ciminelli, II, President and Founder of Arc Building Partners. "By integrating Buildots', our teams gain real-time insights that turn data into action—helping us anticipate challenges, optimize schedules, and streamline every aspect of the build. This approach sets a new standard for efficiency and quality, ensuring projects like Hope on Main are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards for the families who will rely on them."

"Arc Building Partners is setting the standard for how data can transform construction," addedBuildots' CEO, Roy Danon. "Their leadership shows how technology can break through industry inefficiencies while delivering projects that have a real, lasting impact on communities."

Arc has already used Buildots on major residential developments in Philadelphia, including the recently completed 711 Front Street (265,000 sq. ft.) and 700 Delaware Avenue (200,000 sq. ft.), where early detection of plumbing issues helped avoid more than 30 weeks of potential delays.

Upcoming Arc projects that will use Buildots include:

• Hildebrand Commons – Senior housing community in New Brunswick, NJ
• Avenell II – Phase 2 of a veterans housing complex in Woodbridge, NJ
• 650 Fairmount – 207-unit multifamily development in Philadelphia, PA
• Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino – 600-room hotel renovation in Niagara Falls, NY

"As labor challenges and tighter timelines continue to impact the industry, Arc's enterprise commitment underscores the measurable value AI brings to construction," said Jessica Herrala, Buildots' North America Regional Director. "This partnership highlights the momentum of data-driven project delivery in the U.S. market and validates our approach to making construction more predictable and efficient."

About Buildots

Buildots is a global construction technology leader bringing the power of AI and computer vision to automate on-site progress tracking. The platform provides construction teams with accurate data and previously unavailable predictive performance metrics, empowering them to make data-driven decisions. Buildots' platform improves project visibility and efficiency, leading to reduced delays, enhanced error detection, and successful delivery of projects. Buildots is helping increase efficiencies of large-scale construction projects across North America and EMEA.

About Arc Building Partners

Arc Building Partners is a nationally recognized, full-service project delivery firm focused on complex, fast-track deliveries serving private and commercial clients in numerous vertical sectors, locally, regionally, and nationally. As part of its suite of professional services, Arc offers delivery types such as construction management at-risk and design-build. To learn more, visit www.arcbuildingpartners.com/.

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SOURCE Buildots; Arc Building Partners