Southwest Florida’s construction sector is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technology, with major builders integrating AI into daily operations and even spinning off new tech-focused businesses.
Two prominent firms — DeAngelis Diamond Construction and Suffolk of Southwest Florida — are showcasing how digital tools, robotics, and predictive technologies are reshaping how projects are planned and delivered across the region.
DeAngelis Diamond recently launched Future Bylt, a new company formed from its internal technology team and focused entirely on construction intelligence and innovation. At the same time, Suffolk is deploying Dusty Robotics technology at the Moorings Park Grande Lake senior living campus in Naples, where AI-powered robotic layout systems are helping accelerate construction timelines.
By pairing AI with robotic layout technology, Suffolk is using Dusty Robotics to digitally print highly precise construction layouts directly onto concrete floors using a digital twin of the building. The approach is allowing crews to complete layout work up to ten times faster than traditional methods while significantly reducing rework and material waste.
The technology is currently being used on Building C at Moorings Park Grande Lake, which will include 13 independent-living residences. Suffolk has overseen master planning and construction at the campus since its inception, completing 13 buildings so far. The most recent structure, Building D, was turned over in February 2025, with Buildings C and E now under construction.
Ben Wilson, general manager of Suffolk Southwest Florida, said advanced tools such as Dusty Robotics are becoming central to modern construction delivery.
Cutting-edge solutions like Dusty Robotics, along with Suffolk’s broader digital modeling and construction technology ecosystem, are shaping the next chapter of technology-driven construction, Wilson said.
DeAngelis Diamond’s new venture, Future Bylt, is designed to bring AI, robotics, data analytics, and advanced digital modeling together under one platform to improve how construction projects are visualized, analyzed, and executed.
“Our technology teams at DeAngelis Diamond are excited to launch a new visionary company that will lead and prepare us for the next generation of construction innovations and technology. Future Bylt will focus on AI, robotics, data analytics, virtual and simulation-driven design, new modular and prefab building systems, and advanced scheduling and planning capabilities. The mission is to lead the way in applying technology and innovation to build complex and beautiful projects for our clients and communities, faster, better, safer, more efficiently, and at lower costs.” David Diamond, CEO of DeAngelis Diamond.
Future Bylt will offer a suite of technology-driven services, including real-time data analytics, interactive 3D project simulations, drone-based aerial and ground imaging, laser scanning, and digital twin creation. These tools are designed to improve forecasting, enhance jobsite safety, allow for remote inspections, and provide timestamped records for long-term facility maintenance.
Scheduling and planning are also enhanced through real-time syncing, giving project teams greater visibility into progress and potential risks.
Brett Diamond, principal at DeAngelis Diamond and president of Future Bylt, described AI-driven construction as “the next frontier of construction performance and project delivery.”
Industry leaders say AI and automation are not just improving speed and accuracy but are also helping address workforce shortages and rising project complexity. By automating repetitive tasks and improving coordination across teams, builders are aiming to deliver projects faster while maintaining quality and safety standards.
For more information about Future Bylt and its services, visit deangelisdiamond.com/futurebylt.
Originally reported by Florida Weekly Staff in Florida Weekly.
