NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a next-generation builder that challenges the status quo by bridging the gap between manufacturing and construction, has been honored as a recipient of Procore’s 2025 “Building for Tomorrow” Groundbreaker Award. Presented by Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, the annual Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the companies, projects, and individuals that drive excellence across the construction industry.
This national recognition further solidifies RNGD’s position as a trailblazer and industry leader in the construction and manufacturing sector. RNGD functions as a vertically integrated builder, with experience in traditional construction, infrastructure, steel fabrication, MEP, and prefabrication, and locations throughout the Southeast region. Through the company’s Renegade Delivery Method, RNGD is redefining how ideas come to life by integrating design and manufacturing to deliver projects faster, with uncompromised quality, and greater cost certainty.
“It is an honor to be recognized by Procore, a construction technology leader, for our innovation and learning culture. We have been on a journey to challenge the status quo of the construction industry for over 12 years and it feels like we are just getting started – RNGD is reimagining construction for revolutionary results,” said Wes Palmisano, Founder, CEO, and Floor Sweeper at RNGD.
“Our tech and data teams are builders too—just with different tools. They’re laying the digital foundations that make this transformation possible, shaping the next generation of construction delivery,” said Will Cotten, Vice President of Innovation.
Procore selected 9 companies, projects, and individuals as finalists for their groundbreaking achievements. Winners of the Groundbreaker Awards were announced at Groundbreak, Procore’s annual user conference.
“This award is a testament to the passion and grit of Renegades. Every day, our team challenges the status quo—bridging design, data, manufacturing, and construction through our Renegade Delivery Method. Being recognized by Procore on a global stage reinforces that the culture and process we’re building together is revolutionizing what’s possible in our industry,” said Cotten.”
“The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate our esteemed customers who relentlessly shape and uplift our industry each and every day,” said Tooey Courtemanche, the President, Founder, and CEO of Procore. “Congratulations to RNGD for their outstanding contributions, paving the way for innovation, progress, and a brighter future in our field.”
Learn more about the 2025 Groundbreaker Awards finalists and winners.
About RNGD:
Based in New Orleans, RNGD is a top-tier national leader in construction services and one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast U.S. Since the company’s founding in 2013, RNGD has challenged the status quo and brought an entrepreneurial mindset to the construction industry. Repeatedly honored by Inc. magazine, Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) and Engineering News-Record (ENR), RNGD continues to innovate with renegade thinking and revolutionary results. To learn more, please visit www.rngd.com.