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Our Company

A family of professionals building great technology since 2001.

A BRIEF HISTORY

2001

Founded out of a Texas A&M University dorm room by James Benham, father Jim Benham, and best friend Sebastian Costa.

2004

Began working with first insurance industry client to build an enterprise risk management solution.

2006

Developed the SmartBid construction bid software product for commercial general contractors.

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2009

Developed the SmartCompliance online certificate of insurance tracking software product for risk managers.

2012

Developed the SmartReality augmented and virtual reality wearable and mobile app for construction project visualization.

2013

Established the JBKLabs research & development team for investigating and implementing emerging technology.

2015

Developed the SmartInsight online construction network to help construction companies find, qualify and connect with contractors for project opportunities.

2016

Added Consulting division to help transform AEC companies struggling with technology strategy, selection and adoption.

2016

Launched the first construction technology podcast, The ConTechCrew, to talk with industry experts and influencers.

JBKnowledge locations around the world map

2018

Continuing to expand global network of clients, offices and geeks, but still headquartered in College Station, Texas.

2018

SmartBid construction bid software and SmartInsight subcontractor network acquired by ConstructConnect.

Where We Work

We are headquartered in Texas, with additional offices in South America and South Africa. Our team of nearly 200 developers, designers, consultants, customer service agents, marketers, business development managers and many others work to develop information technology solutions for construction and insurance companies around the world. From America’s largest independent third party administrator (TPA) to construction companies in the UK, Australia and Persian Gulf, our clients are changing the world, and our family of employees build the technology to support their efforts.

Executive Team

JAMES BENHAM

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Co-Founder and CEO James Benham has been developing information technology since the age of 11 and running a business since the age of 14. James received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2001 and a Master of Science in Management Information Systems in 2002 from Texas A&M University and also serves as a City Councilman for Bryan/College Station. James speaks around the world on the future of information technology in construction, insurance and risk management Learn more at jamesbenham.com

JIM BENHAM

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Co-Founder and Executive Vice President James T. “Jim” Benham has owned and led five companies over the past thirty two years. He brings his experience with manufacturing and service companies, along with extensive financial planning and management skills, to the JBKnowledge team. Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University in 1965.

SEBASTIAN COSTA

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Sebastian and James met in high school computer class and co-founded JBKnowledge with the help of James’ dad in their final year of university. Sebastian has been critical to JBKnowledge’s development and growth as an organization by leading the operations behind the development, marketing, sales and support of our services and products. Sebastian received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Nicholls State University in 2001.