McCarthy, Palantir Partner on AI
Date Posted: June 30, 2026
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From Construction Dive: McCarthy Building Cos. is looking to get a leg up on its artificial intelligence adoption, and it’s signed a deal with a prominent software development firm to get the job done.
St. Louis-based McCarthy has signed a multiyear, multimillion-dollar agreement with Palantir to power up its internal AI capabilities, according to a Thursday announcement from the developer.
The contractor will use Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform to develop a connected AI operating system, per Palantir, which will help McCarthy employees on construction steps that range from design to building in the field.
Dive Insight:
The partnership is centered around Pulse, McCarthy’s AI-native system that offers field teams real-time insight, scenario planning, risk analysis and decision orchestration, according to the announcement.
Miami-based Palantir provides AI-based software solutions for a wide range of customers in sectors such as military, retail, food manufacturing and investment management firms. The firm has gained recognition as a defense contractor via its “Gotham” software platform.
Pulse is modeled in Palantir’s Ontology segment of its AI business, which the developer describes as a “tool factory” that lets people develop applications, set parameters and ready them for use, according to its website. On McCarthy’s side, Pulse helps superintendents, project managers and field operators make decisions and evaluate options on the jobsite.
McCarthy will use AIP to connect aspects of the business, such as contracts, estimating and execution, through that same Ontology.