Owner
The individual or entity that holds legal title to the construction site and is responsible for its development.
Owners are the individuals or entities that commission and finance the construction project. They often have significant input in design decisions and project priorities.
Used in a sentence
The owner has final approval over design changes and is responsible for financing the construction project.
Synonyms/variation
Client
Developer
Stay updated on what’s happening in construction.
Subscribe to Blueprint, Procore’s free construction newsletter, to get content from industry experts delivered straight to your inbox.
Learn MoreLearn more about Owner
Building Culture: How Investing in People Can Transform Construction
This article is part of a series exploring the transformation of RNGD, a contractor with offices in Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama. RNGD evolved from a conventional general contractor to a “true builder,” developing a strategic approach to achieve speed, quality and cost control simultaneously. However you define an “innovative company,” RNGD can fit the bill. […]
Will AI Replace ‘Paperless Builders’—or Redefine Them?
How can artificial intelligence enhance rather than replace human expertise in construction? In Episode 16, Hamzah Shanbari, Director of Innovation at Haskell and author of “The Paperless Builders,” reveals how AI is revolutionizing everything from generative design to knowledge transfer. Shanbari discusses Haskell’s BUILDERS framework for technology adoption, the future role of simulation between design […]
Is Construction Ready for the Future?
In episode 14 of The Power of Construction, we ask a critical question: Can an industry tasked with building our future truly meet the demand to double its growth by 2040? In this season, we explore insights from The Future State of Construction report—a global survey of industry leaders who employed “future-back” thinking to envision […]
The 4 Pillars of Operational Excellence in Construction
Operational excellence is achieved gradually. For most high-performing contractors and companies, success comes from entering into a cycle of consistently improving operational efficiency: make data-driven decisions, execute with commitment and precision, measure performance to get more data, then make even better decisions and repeat. Even the brightest talent and shiniest tech will go to waste without […]
How can we improve this glossary entry?
By clicking this button, you agree to our Privacy Notice and Terms of Service.