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Data and analytics professionals in Construction
These data and analytics leaders run or have run analytics, business intelligence and data science work at construction companies and general contractors. A reader can learn how construction firms use project and business data for decisions and where that data falls short.
Professionals to explore
01—10Adam Lavan
LinkedInExperience: Head of BI and Reporting · Bovis
Head of BI and Reporting at Bovis since 2026. Other listed roles include Project Controls and Analytics Manager at Skanska (2022–2026), Senior Project Controls Analyst at Skanska (2018–2022), Senior Data Analyst at Skanska (2017–2018) and Data Analyst at Skanska (2016–2017).
Blake Abbenante
LinkedInExperience: Director of Analytics & Data Science · Suffolk Construction
Director of Analytics & Data Science at Suffolk Construction since 2023. Other listed roles include Senior Director of Analytics at Minded (2021–2023), Director of Global Marketing Analytics at CBRE (2019–2021), Head of Analytics at ofo (2018) and Director, Marketing Analytics and Insights at Cengage (2017–2018).
Caitlin Plein
LinkedInExperience: Data Intelligence Leader · Fortis Construction, Inc.
Data Intelligence Leader at Fortis Construction, Inc. since 2026. Also Principal Consultant at Select-Start since 2025. Other listed roles include Vice President of Data Analytics (AI ML & BI) and Engineering at Clayco (2022–2025), Director Of Analytics and Data Science at Enterprise Mobility (2019–2022) and Manager, Analytics Center of Excellence at Enterprise Mobility (2017–2019).
Danny Bensley
LinkedInExperience: Director of Analytics · The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Director of Analytics at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company since 2019. Other listed roles include Principal at DPB Consulting Services (2014–2019), Vice President CIO at Hardin Construction Company (2000–2013), Chief Information Officer at Winter Construction (1995–2000) and Account Executive at Software Shop Systems (1992–1995).
David Grosshuesch
LinkedInExperience: Director of Data Analysis & Insights · Mortenson
Director of Data Analysis & Insights at Mortenson since 2026. Other listed roles include Senior Manager of Data Analysis at Mortenson (2023–2026), Manager, Data Analytics & Insights at Mortenson (2020–2023), RPS Marketing Strategy and Analytics Manager at U.S. Bank (2016–2020) and Product Manager at U.S. Bank (2014–2015).
Ezequiel Machabanski, CFA, MSc
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Insights & Analytics · EllisDon
Former Vice President of Insights & Analytics at EllisDon (2023–2026). Also Senior Vice President, AI & Digital Solutions at EllisDon since 2026. Other listed roles include Group Data Strategist at CLEARLIGHT (2022–2023), Head of Research & CFO at Orenda Software Solutions | a SIX Company (2018–2022) and Financial & Data Consultant - Strategist at Self-Employed (2013–2018).
Jake Howlett
LinkedInExperience: Director of Analytics · Kast Construction
Director of Analytics at Kast Construction since 2025. The highlight describes leading the company's enterprise data strategy and overseeing the full data lifecycle, including ERP and CRM development. Other listed roles include Data Analyst at FMI (2023–2025).
Robin Patra
LinkedInExperience: Head Data , Analytics & AI · Keeley Companies
Head Data , Analytics & AI at Keeley Companies since 2025. Other listed roles include Director, Data, Analytics & AI at ARCO Construction Company (2023–2025), Director Data & AI at BlackRock (2021–2023), Senior Engineering Manager Supply Chain Digital Transformation Data & Analytics at Cisco (2019–2021) and Business Architect - Digital Transformation at Cisco (2018–2019).
Romel Francis
LinkedInExperience: Director Business Analytics · Lennar
Director Business Analytics at Lennar since 2025. Other listed roles include Manager - Business Insights Analytics at Lennar (2024–2025), BI Engagement Lead - Center of Excellence at Lennar (2017–2024), Procurement Business Analyst, Group Sourcing and Supply Chain Analytics - Center of Excellence at Carnival Corporation (2015–2017) and Business Intelligence Analyst at Datavision Technologies (2012–2015).
Sean Page
LinkedInExperience: Director, Data & Analytics · ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Director, Data & Analytics at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies since 2025. Other listed roles include Sr Program Director, Data Management & Analytics at CPKC (2023–2025), Sr Director, Operations Support, Reliability & Automation at Kansas City Southern (2021–2023), Director, Positive Train Control at Kansas City Southern (2016–2021) and Manager Consultant at Capgemini (2014–2016).
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Match the person's role type, such as data science, business intelligence or data engineering, to the decision you face, and check whether their relevant role is current or past. Ask them for one specific decision their data supported and what happened when the data fell short.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Walk me through a decision you made using construction data—what did you measure, and what happened when you acted on it?
- 02When did you realize the data you were tracking wasn't actually helping the project move forward?
- 03What data did your team want that didn't exist, and how did you work around it?
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