Dave Knowles

Dave Knowles is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TopBuilder and ContractorBI™, where he leads with a vision to modernize and streamline how construction companies manage sales, marketing, and financial performance. With nearly 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, software development, sales leadership, and the construction industry, Dave brings a rare blend of technical expertise and industry insight to everything he builds.

A true entrepreneur, Dave bootstrapped TopBuilder from concept to reality, transforming it into one of the industry’s most trusted CRMs. He later launched ContractorBI™ to meet the growing demand for construction-specific business intelligence, financial transparency, and predictive analytics—helping contractors uncover insights and drive smarter decisions.

Under his leadership, TopBuilder and ContractorBI™ have expanded nationwide, formed strategic partnerships with Procore, Sage, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, and built a strong reputation for innovation, customer care, and results. Dave remains hands-on in product development, customer success, and company strategy—committed to delivering cutting-edge tools that solve real problems for contractors across North America.