Rogers-O'Brien Construction Sets New Standard with Custom AI Assistant

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Oct 13, 2025, 19:27 ET

Compass, developed in-house by Rogers-O'Brien Construction, is a secure AI platform that saves RO employees up to 50 minutes on difficult tasks by transforming access to construction and company knowledge.

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO), launched its proprietary AI assistant, Compass, to revolutionize how its 650+ employees access critical project information and company knowledge across the state. The secure platform connects more than 7,000 project records, staffing assignments, and internal systems, saving employees up to 50 minutes on difficult tasks by turning information into instant, actionable insights.

The Rogers-O’Brien innovation team—(from left) Todd Wynne, Chief Innovation Officer; James Wagner, AI Solutions Architect; and Terry Mullis, Vice President of Information Technology & Analytics—test Compass, the company’s new AI assistant designed to transform access to construction knowledge.

A look at the Compass chat interface: Rogers-O’Brien’s in-house AI assistant built to make construction knowledge faster, smarter, and more secure.

"When we surveyed the tools on the market, it became clear that none of them truly understood our business," said Todd Wynne, Chief Innovation Officer at Rogers-O'Brien Construction. "Generic chatbots don't know how RO builds. They don't understand our workflows, and they certainly don't meet our security standards."

What sets Compass apart from other AI solutions is its construction-specific design and enterprise-grade security. Compass integrates with company systems like Bridgit Bench, Procore, RO's Playbook, Employee Directory, and data lake within RO's protected environment to provide real-time access to staffing details, resources, and user-specific information while meeting strict enterprise compliance standards. As one of the first secure, enterprise-grade AI platforms in construction, Compass combines large language models with live RO data to create an assistant fluent in company terminology, systems, and structures. Built in-house, it delivers fast, accurate answers and gives project teams more time to focus on the build.

"Rather than adopting an off-the-shelf solution and hoping it would fit, we chose to design and build technology tailored specifically to our business," said President and CEO Justin McAfee. "Compass reflects our commitment to leading innovation in construction and ensuring our teams have precisely the tools they need to deliver exceptional results for our clients."?

Compass joins RO's comprehensive technology toolkit, which includes advanced reality capture technology, digital twins, and automated monitoring systems.

Looking ahead, RO plans to expand Compass's capabilities with additional integrations while the company's Research & Development team continues to refine the platform based on user feedback and emerging AI capabilities.

About Rogers-O'Brien Construction

Founded in 1969, Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) has over 50 years of experience in making clients successful. With headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and offices in Austin, Houston, Waco, and San Antonio, RO is a leading general contractor in Texas. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries and market sectors, including corporate office buildings, hospitals and healthcare facilities, multifamily housing, public infrastructure, worship centers, senior living communities, mission-critical data centers, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, industrial projects, advanced manufacturing, science and technology labs, hospitality venues, retail spaces, and both renovations and new construction projects.

For more information, please visit r-o.com.

SOURCE Rogers-O'Brien Construction Co