Stop Losing 25+ Hours a Week to Manual Scheduling and Paper Trails Reclaim Your Time with Custom AI Automation Built for Your Crew's Reality
In the high-stakes world of general contracting, where delays cost $500+ per day on average, our AI workflows slash administrative overload by 40%, delivering an ROI of 300% in the first year through precise project tracking and automated approvals.
Join 250+ businesses with streamlined operations and doubled project throughput
The "Fragmented Ops" Problem
Endless Manual Timesheet Entry for Field Crews Eating Into On-Site Oversight During Concrete Pours and Framing
Disjointed Scheduling for HVAC Installs and Plumbing Runs Leading to Crew Downtime and Costly Overtime Fines from Union Rules
Paper-Based Change Orders for Kitchen Remodels Delaying Client Payments and Fueling Disputes Over Fixture Upgrades
Inaccurate Tracking of Drywall and Lumber Inventories Causing Rush Orders and Budget Overruns on Roofing Projects
Fragmented Client Updates on Multi-Week Bathroom Renovations Eroding Trust and Leading to Negative Reviews
Error-Prone Coordination with Electrical Subcontractors Sparking Safety Violations and OSHA Compliance Risks on Wiring Jobs
Our Custom-Built AI Workflows Transform Your Contracting Chaos into Seamless Efficiency
With over a decade engineering solutions for construction pros, we've powered 150+ general contractors to eliminate workflow silos and scale without the headaches.
Why Choose Us
We dive deep into your daily grind—from site walks to subcontractor handoffs—and craft AI automations that fit like a custom tool belt. No off-the-shelf nonsense. Our enterprise-grade systems integrate your field apps, accounting software, and CRM into one owned platform. Think automated punch lists that flag delays before they hit your margin, or AI-driven progress reports that keep clients happy without your foremen lifting a finger. We've proven this approach boosts productivity by 35% on average, turning wasted hours into billable time.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Quantifiable Gains Tailored to Your Contracting Workflow
Slash Admin Time by 25 Hours Weekly
Slash Admin Time by 25 Hours Weekly: Imagine your project managers freed from chasing timesheets after daily drywall installs and framing checks. Our AI automates data capture from job sites via mobile apps, reducing manual entry that plagues 70% of residential contractors. This translates to <span class="gradient">$15,000+ annual savings</span> per crew on a 10-project season, letting you focus on winning bids for new home builds instead of paperwork drudgery.
Boost ROI with 4x Faster Project Turnaround
Boost ROI with 4x Faster Project Turnaround: Delays from miscommunications cost the home services industry $177 billion yearly in lost productivity. We build predictive scheduling AI that anticipates bottlenecks—like permitting delays for foundation work or supply shortages for cabinetry—cutting completion times by 30% on remodels. Clients see <span class="gradient">ROI in under 6 months</span>, with repeat business surging 25% as trust builds through reliable weekly updates on progress photos.
Cut Costs 25% on Materials and Labor Through Smart Forecasting
Cut Costs 25% on Materials and Labor Through Smart Forecasting: Overordering tiles or idle plumbers during fixture installs? Our custom models analyze past kitchen and bath jobs plus vendor lead times for spot-on predictions, preventing the $1,200 average waste per project from rushed supplier calls. This efficiency gain not only trims expenses but supercharges cash flow by 15%, giving you an edge in a market where remodel margins hover at 10%.
What Clients Say
""Before AIQ Labs, our foremen wasted Fridays reconciling timesheets from roofing crews instead of prepping for Monday's shingle deliveries. Now, the AI pulls data straight from our field tablets— we saved 20 hours a week and caught a billing error on material overruns that added $8K to our Q2 closeout for a suburban home build. It's like having an extra superintendent who never sleeps.""
Mike Rivera
Senior Project Manager, Apex Home Builders Inc.
""We were buried in change order emails and lost two weeks on a full kitchen renovation last year over misfiled approvals for granite countertops. Their custom workflow automated approvals via our Procore integration on field tablets. Projects now finish 15% faster, and our client satisfaction scores jumped from 7.2 to 9.1 in six months on 12 remodel jobs.""
Sarah Chen
Operations Director, Horizon Residential Contracting
""Subcontractor delays with our HVAC teams were killing us—constant calls to chase updates on ductwork installs. AIQ's system now pings everyone via SMS and flags risks like permit holds early. We reduced overtime by 40% on our last whole-home HVAC retrofit, finishing under budget, and the homeowner noticed the smoother handoffs right away with zero callbacks.""
Tom Harlan
General Contractor, Harlan Home Services LLC
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We shadow your team on-site and audit your current tools, pinpointing bottlenecks like scheduling gaps or invoice lags. This blueprint ensures every automation aligns with your unique job flows.
Custom Design and Build
Our engineers craft your AI system from scratch, integrating field data with back-office needs. We test rigorously to guarantee scalability, much like reinforcing a foundation before the frame goes up.
Deployment and Optimization
Rollout happens in phases, with training for your crew. We monitor performance for 90 days, tweaking as needed to maximize your time savings and ROI from day one.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this AI handle the unpredictability of job site changes?
General contracting thrives on adaptability, but unpredictability often leads to costly rework. Our custom AI workflows are designed with flexibility in mind—we build in dynamic modules that adjust schedules automatically when delays hit, like a sudden rainout or supplier snag. For instance, it pulls from weather feeds and crew logs to reshuffle tasks in real-time, notifying everyone via integrated apps. We've seen this cut delay-related losses by 28% for clients. The system learns from your past projects too, getting smarter over time. Setup involves mapping your typical variables during discovery, ensuring it's tailored to your workflow, not a rigid template. Ultimately, it empowers your team to pivot without the admin scramble, keeping projects on track and profits intact.
What integrations do you support for tools like Procore or Buildertrend?
We specialize in seamless, two-way integrations with popular construction management tools like Procore, Buildertrend, and even accounting staples such as QuickBooks or Sage. Unlike superficial plugins that break during updates, our engineers create robust API connections that sync data bidirectionally—think pulling daily progress notes into your CRM while pushing approved change orders back to the field app. For a recent client using Procore, we automated material requisitions, reducing manual uploads by 80%. If you use niche software, we'll assess compatibility in the free consultation and build custom bridges if needed. This unified setup eliminates data silos, creating a single source of truth that saves hours on reconciliation and minimizes errors in multi-tool environments common to general contractors.
How secure is the AI system for sensitive project data?
Security is non-negotiable in contracting, where blueprints and bids contain proprietary info. We architect our AI workflows with enterprise-grade protocols from the ground up: end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest, role-based access controls so foremen see only site-specific details, and compliance with standards like GDPR and SOC 2. For one mid-sized firm, we implemented audit trails that tracked every access, helping them pass a client-mandated security review effortlessly. Our systems are hosted on secure clouds like AWS with regular penetration testing. We also include features like automatic data anonymization for AI training to protect client privacy. During deployment, we conduct a full security audit tailored to your operations, ensuring your workflows are fortified against breaches while maintaining the speed you need for daily ops.
Can this scale as my contracting business grows from residential to commercial jobs?
Absolutely—scalability is core to our design philosophy, especially for contractors expanding from small renos to large-scale commercial builds. Our AI systems are built on modular frameworks that handle increased volume without performance dips; for example, they can manage 10 jobs or 100 seamlessly by auto-scaling resources. A client grew from 15 to 45 annual projects after implementation, and our system adapted by incorporating advanced features like multi-site resource allocation. We avoid no-code limits that cap growth, instead using production-ready code that supports unlimited users and data points. Post-launch, we provide optimization sessions every quarter to tweak for new challenges, like integrating permitting APIs for bigger jobs. This ensures your investment compounds as you scale, delivering sustained ROI rather than outgrowing the tool in a year.
What's the typical timeline and cost for implementing this for a small team?
For a small general contracting team of 10-20, we streamline implementation to minimize disruption—discovery takes 1-2 weeks, building the core workflow 4-6 weeks, and full deployment with training another 2 weeks, totaling 2-3 months to live value. Costs start at $25,000 for a foundational setup, scaling based on complexity like custom mobile integrations, but we target a 300% ROI within year one through time savings alone. Unlike subscription models that nickel-and-dime you, this is a one-time build with optional maintenance at 15% annually. We base pricing on your specific needs after a free audit—no surprises. Many clients recoup via efficiency gains, like automating bids that land one extra $100K job quarterly. It's an investment in ownership, not ongoing rentals.
Will my team need technical training to use the AI workflows?
We design for the real world of contracting—your foremen and admins aren't coders, so our systems feature intuitive interfaces like drag-and-drop dashboards and voice commands for site updates. Training is hands-on and minimal: a 4-hour session per role, plus quick-reference guides tailored to tasks like logging hours or approving subs. For a recent rollout with a 12-person crew, 90% were up to speed in one day, with the rest via follow-up videos. The AI even includes natural language queries, so you can ask 'What's the status on the drywall sub?' without menus. We build in user adoption metrics to refine as needed, ensuring high engagement. This approach respects your team's bandwidth, focusing training on value-adds like faster reporting, not tech hurdles.
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