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Fieldwire

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Jobsite management app for contractors, owned by Hilti since 2021.

Defensible for now
Assessed 24 July 2026 · Evidence as of 24 July 2026
Real protection, with named pressure against it.
On the recordSince 24 July 2026 · Checkable from Q4 2026 · Every call on the record Checkpoint: Fieldwire's AI Project Search tool expected to exit beta
The call

Fieldwire keeps running on Hilti's sales muscle, not on out-building Procore or Autodesk in software.

Fieldwire makes software that helps construction crews track work on job sites. It is hard to replace because Hilti, a giant hardware company, sells it through its existing relationships with contractors worldwide, and competitors like Procore cannot easily copy that direct sales force. However, Fieldwire's features lag behind Procore and Autodesk, both of which are pouring money into AI tools for paperwork and searches, so the company relies on being bundled with Hilti tools rather than winning on software alone. Watch whether Hilti keeps hiring and investing in Fieldwire over the next year or two, because the founder recently left and billing just moved into Hilti's own systems, which could signal either deeper commitment or a sign that Hilti has extracted what it needed and is now just running it for profit.

Why
01
AI pressure: Procore AI Copilot and Agents. Procore already ships AI agents for RFIs and reports; Fieldwire's own AI search tool is still in beta. Could AI do the core job? Only partly.
02
Bigger players: Autodesk Construction Cloud. Autodesk bundles BIM, design, and project management into one suite that outguns Fieldwire's narrower feature set. Could a giant copy it? Probably.
03
What protects it. Hilti's global contractor and hardware sales network gives Fieldwire distribution rivals cannot buy.
What would change this call
Fieldwire's AI Project Search exits beta with published independent usage or retention data by Q4 2026. Would show Fieldwire closing the AI gap with Procore rather than falling further behind.
Fieldwire's open job requisitions and headcount stay flat or drop over the next 12 months. Would indicate Hilti is optimizing the unit for margin, not investing to compete with Procore.
Procore reports Copilot/Agents adoption gains specifically among specialty contractors in earnings or press. Would show Procore's AI tools actively converting the small-crew customers Fieldwire relies on.
Key numbers
  • Hilti bought Fieldwire for about $300M (2021-11-15)
  • Headcount grew to 300 by one-year anniversary (2022-12-12)
  • Billing moved to local Hilti entities (2026-04-09)
Named risks
  • Core product lags Procore and Autodesk on feature breadth and AI shipping velocity. Severity: high
  • April 2026 billing migration to local Hilti entities could cause customer friction or churn. Severity: medium
  • AI Project Search remains in beta and is gated on Apple Intelligence/iOS 26, unresolved timeline. Severity: medium
  • Headcount growth stagnant with only 1 open role, signaling possible margin-extraction phase over investment phase. Severity: medium
  • Leadership transition from founder Yves Frinault to CEO Puneet Raj is undated and unexplained publicly. Severity: low
Rivals, as read in July 2026
RivalDirectionEvidence
Procore Technologieslosing toBetter-capitalized incumbent shipping AI Copilot/Agents and broader feature set, per 2026 analysis
PlanRadarcontestingVienna-based, VC-backed, mapped as direct international competitor per PitchBook profile
RakencontestingClose field-reporting/daily-log competitor of similar scale, per Datanyze competitor listing
Questions people ask
Is Fieldwire profitable?
No public profitability data exists since Fieldwire has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilti Corporation since its November 2021 acquisition for approximately $300 million; financials are not separately disclosed, and third-party revenue estimates (~$27.3M, 2021) are stale.
Who owns Fieldwire?
Hilti Corporation, based in Schaan, Liechtenstein, fully owns Fieldwire after acquiring it in November 2021 for approximately $300 million. Hilti first invested in Fieldwire's 2017 Series B round before the full buyout.
Could AI replace Fieldwire?
Not directly. As of April 2026, Fieldwire is building AI into its own product via 'Field Intelligence' features like RFI drafting and photo tagging, plus an AI Project Search beta requiring iOS 26. AI functions as a feature layer, not a displacing competitor, so far.
Is joining Fieldwire a safe career move in 2026?
Headcount grew modestly from 130 employees (Nov 2021) to 356 (June 2026), about 10% year over year, but only 1 open role was listed as of June 2026, suggesting a mature, largely staffed business unit rather than a fast-scaling startup.
Who is Fieldwire's biggest competitor?
Procore Technologies is Fieldwire's primary named competitive threat as the market's better-capitalized incumbent, shipping AI Copilot and AI Agents features and offering a broader feature set, per 2026 company analysis. Fieldwire competes mainly via Hilti's distribution channel rather than feature parity.
Has Fieldwire had layoffs?
No layoffs are reported in available sources as of mid-2026. Headcount has grown steadily from about 130 at the November 2021 Hilti acquisition to 356 by June 2026, though growth has slowed to roughly 10% year over year with minimal current hiring.
Timeline
  • 2026-04-09Fieldwire self-serve billing moved from US entity to local Hilti legal entities
  • 2026-04-06Fieldwire shipped 3D tasks, Track3D integration, and new partner app integrations
  • 2026-04-03Fieldwire launched AI Project Search Beta, requiring Apple Intelligence/iOS 26
  • 2026-01Fieldwire added cross-project dashboard and ERP/QuickBooks budget updates
  • 2025-10Fieldwire rolled out Field Intelligence AI features (RFI drafting, voice-to-report, photo tagging)
  • 2025-01-21Fieldwire named 2025 Jobsite Management Solution of the Year by Construction Tech Review (vendor-promoted)
  • 2022-12-12Fieldwire reported 300 employees at one-year Hilti acquisition anniversary
  • 2021-11-15Hilti acquired Fieldwire for approximately $300 million, ~130 employees at the time
Revision history
24 July 2026
First assessed. Defensible for now. The text above is fixed as of this date and is not edited afterwards.
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