Consigli President Matthew Consigli joined industry leaders at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s HorizonX Innovation Spotlight in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to share how legacy companies can stay agile and forward-thinking by keeping people—and purpose—at the center of digital transformation. His session, “People + Technology: A Humanized Approach to Problem Solving,” explored how Consigli balances innovation with a focus on people, purpose and practical results.

Over the past three decades, Consigli has evolved from a local, family-run contractor into one of the largest construction management firms in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean. Throughout that growth, the company has remained guided by a consistent principle: technology should solve real problems, not just follow trends.

“We don’t invest in technology for technology’s sake,” Matthew shared. “We look for tools that make our people’s work safer and smarter, while delivering lasting value for clients.”

Matthew discussed how Consigli’s innovation strategy blends centralized R&D with employee-driven idea generation, allowing the company to test and scale solutions that make a meaningful difference in day-to-day work. Consigli’s approach includes the use of tools like AI-assisted estimating, robotics for safety and quality, and data-driven project insights—all implemented with a clear purpose and a human lens.

“Our job as leaders is to connect the dots from new tools to better work, and to build trust in the process. When teams see how it helps them achieve real results, adoption—and progress—follows,” said Matthew.

This collaborative approach ensures that new technologies are introduced with clear intent and ownership from the teams who use them every day.

“When you view technology as a way to elevate people, not replace them, it becomes a catalyst for performance, safety and connection,” Matthew noted. “That’s where real innovation happens.”