For Custom Fabrication Shops in Construction & Manufacturing

Stop Wasting Hours Chasing Leads Manually Automate Your Sales Outreach with Custom AI

Imagine reclaiming 15-20 hours per week from tedious prospecting, turning that time into actual fabrication orders and boosting your ROI by 30% without hiring extra staff.

Join 150+ businesses with streamlined sales pipelines

Cut manual email drafting by 80%, freeing up your team for shop floor priorities

Generate personalized outreach for steel fabricators and contractors in minutes

Track lead responses in real-time, closing deals 25% faster

The "Lead Chase" Problem

Endless manual research on potential clients like general contractors, architects, and structural engineers for upcoming steel frame projects

Crafting generic emails that get ignored amid tight project deadlines for on-site installations and mill lead times

Juggling follow-ups while managing weld schedules, material inventories for rebar and sheet metal, and shop floor bottlenecks

Missing out on bids because sales outreach doesn't align with fabrication capabilities like CNC plasma cutting or welding certifications

Wasted time qualifying leads that don't need custom metalwork or structural components such as I-beams or custom ductwork

Struggling to personalize pitches for varying project specs like HVAC enclosures, ornamental railings, or seismic bracing systems

Our Custom-Built AI Sales Outreach System

We've helped fabrication shops like yours integrate AI directly into their CRM and project tools for field-tested efficiency

Why Choose Us

Here's the thing: in custom fabrication, every hour counts—whether it's bending steel or bidding on jobs. We build a tailored AI system that automates your entire outreach process, from scraping contractor databases to generating hyper-personalized emails referencing their latest builds. No more piecing together off-the-shelf tools that break under your workflow. We engineer it to fit your exact needs, like pulling data from your CAD software to highlight relevant past projects. You're probably thinking, 'Will this handle our seasonal rushes?' Absolutely—it scales with your bid volumes, ensuring consistent outreach even during peak construction seasons.

What Makes Us Different:

AI researches prospects by analyzing public bids, project timelines, and material needs specific to fabrication

Generates custom email templates with details like 'your recent bridge project could benefit from our galvanized steel components'

Automates follow-ups tied to your shop's production calendar, preventing overload during high-volume months

Unlock Real Time Savings and ROI for Your Shop

Save 15+ Hours Weekly on Prospecting

Save 15+ Hours Weekly on Prospecting: Let's be honest, your team is better at welding and operating CNC machines than writing emails. Our AI handles research on contractor RFPs and drafting, so you focus on fabrication runs. One steel fabrication shop reclaimed 18 hours a week, redirecting it to quality checks on weld integrity—resulting in 12% more orders for structural components without extra hires.

Boost Close Rates by 35% with Personalized Outreach

Boost Close Rates by 35% with Personalized Outreach: Generic pitches flop in this industry. We craft messages tailored to a contractor's blueprint needs, like suggesting galvanized custom railings for their high-rise or pre-fab enclosures for commercial HVAC installs. Shops see ROI jump as leads convert faster—think turning a cold email into a $50K structural steel order in under two weeks after aligning with their bid specs.

Cut Costs by Ditching Subscription Overload

Cut Costs by Ditching Subscription Overload: Stop the chaos of multiple tools for emails, tracking fabrication leads, and integrating with ERP systems like shop inventory trackers. Our unified system owns your data, slashing monthly fees by 40% while syncing with material quoting software. For a mid-sized fabricator handling rebar and piping, this meant $2,500 saved annually, all while streamlining bids from shop floor weld logs to signed subcontracts.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ Labs, our sales guy spent half his day hunting for general contractor contacts on platforms like Dodge Data and writing the same old emails. Now, the AI pulls detailed specs from job site RFPs and drafts pitches that reference our AWS welding certifications— we landed a $120K custom stainless steel enclosure job last month just from automated follow-ups during peak fabrication season."

Mike Harlan

Operations Manager, Precision Steel Works (specializing in industrial enclosures)

"We're a small shop doing galvanized HVAC fabrications and duct supports, and outreach was killing our productivity during summer rushes with tight mill delivery schedules. Their custom system integrated with our QuickBooks and shop management software, saving us 12 hours a week on lead qualification. Closed three new contracts for commercial installs in the first quarter—real game-changer without adding headcount or disrupting weld queues."

Sara Lopez

Owner, Metro Fab Co. (HVAC and structural supports)

"Tried off-the-shelf email tools, but they didn't understand our bid processes for ornamental railings or integrate with our material takeoff software. AIQ built something that references our past projects with powder-coated finishes in every outreach. ROI was immediate: 25% more leads converting to $30K+ orders, and we're not buried in manual work tracking CNC cut files anymore."

Tom Reilly

Sales Director, Apex Metal Fabricators (custom railings and components)

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Workflow Mapping

We dive into your shop's daily grind— from bid tracking to material sourcing—and map how AI fits your fabrication pipeline without disrupting operations.

Step 2

Custom AI Build and Integration

Our engineers craft the system using your CRM and project data, testing it against real scenarios like seasonal steel demands to ensure seamless performance.

Step 3

Launch, Train, and Optimize

We roll it out with hands-on training for your team, then monitor and tweak based on early outreach results, scaling as your lead volume grows.

Why We're Different

We build from the ground up with code, not no-code hacks, so your system withstands the heavy loads of fabrication bidding seasons unlike fragile templates

True ownership means no ongoing subscriptions— you control the AI asset, avoiding the trap of rented tools that nickel-and-dime your margins

Deep integrations with tools like AutoCAD and ERP systems create a unified workflow, eliminating the data silos that plague most fabrication shops

Field-tested for ROI: our solutions are proven in high-stakes manufacturing, focusing on quantifiable wins like hours saved per weld cycle

No generic assemblers here—we're engineers who understand construction timelines, ensuring AI aligns with your just-in-time production needs

Scalable architecture grows with your shop, from 50 to 500 orders, without the breakdowns common in off-the-shelf outreach software

Personalized to your niche: whether custom beams or enclosures, we tailor AI to speak the language of contractors and architects

End-to-end support post-launch, optimizing for efficiency gains that directly impact your bottom line, not just vanity metrics

Born from real frustrations in building our own tools, so we prioritize robust, production-ready systems over shiny but brittle features

Client-centric: we treat your workflow like our own shop floor, delivering custom solutions that boost productivity without the learning curve

What's Included

AI-driven prospect research targeting contractors via public bid databases and project announcements

Automated email generation with personalized references to recipient's ongoing builds and material specs

Smart follow-up sequencing tied to your shop's production calendar to avoid overload

Lead scoring based on project match, like structural steel needs versus your fabrication expertise

Seamless CRM integration for tracking outreach from initial contact to order fulfillment

Custom reporting dashboards showing ROI metrics, such as conversion rates per outreach batch

Voice-enabled options for quick audio notes on leads during site visits

Data enrichment pulling details on fabricator requirements from industry sources

Compliance checks for construction regulations in outreach content

Mobile access for on-the-go approvals of AI-generated pitches between fab shop shifts

A/B testing of email variants optimized for manufacturing audiences

Automated nurturing sequences for long-lead construction projects

Common Questions

How does this automation handle the unique needs of custom fabrication outreach?

In custom fabrication, leads often stem from specific project bids or contractor specs. Our AI scrapes targeted sources like construction bid sites and enriches them with details on material types, like stainless steel versus aluminum. It then generates outreach that's not generic—think emails highlighting how your shop's CNC capabilities match their railing or enclosure needs. We tailor it to your workflow, integrating with tools like your quoting software, so every message feels bespoke. Shops typically see a 25-30% uptick in responses because it's relevant, saving your team from manual customization that eats into production time. And yes, it's built to scale with seasonal demands, ensuring you don't miss opportunities during peak building months.

What kind of time savings can a fabrication shop expect?

You're probably thinking about those long days juggling shop orders and sales calls. Realistically, our system automates 70-80% of the manual outreach grind—researching prospects, drafting emails, and scheduling follow-ups. For a typical mid-sized shop, that's 15-20 hours back per week. One client, handling structural components, used to spend mornings on lead lists; now AI does it overnight, letting their sales lead focus on closing $100K deals instead. The ROI kicks in fast: reduced labor costs plus higher conversion rates mean payback in 2-3 months. It's like adding an extra welder without the payroll hit, all while keeping your pipeline flowing smoothly.

Is this system secure for sensitive fabrication project data?

Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, especially with proprietary designs and client bids. We build with enterprise-grade encryption and comply with standards like GDPR and industry-specific regs for construction data handling. Your AI runs on a secure, owned platform—no cloud dependencies that could expose CAD files or quote details. Access is role-based, so only your sales team sees lead intel, while production stays isolated. We've audited systems for shops dealing with government contracts, ensuring no leaks during outreach. Let's be honest, breaches could tank a fab business; that's why we prioritize fortified integrations over quick fixes, giving you peace of mind alongside the efficiency gains.

How customizable is it to my shop's specific workflow?

No two fabrication shops are alike—some specialize in ornamental metalwork, others in heavy industrial components. We start by mapping your exact process: how bids flow from initial contact to shop drawings, and where outreach fits. The AI is coded to your specs, like pulling from your inventory for real-time material availability in pitches. If you use specific software like SolidWorks or JobBOSS, we integrate directly. It's not a template; we build it like a custom jig for your workflow. Clients often tweak it post-launch for things like regional contractor preferences, ensuring it evolves with your business. This hands-on approach means immediate productivity boosts, tailored to cut waste in your unique setup.

What's the ROI timeline for implementing this?

ROI in fabrication is all about tangible wins, like faster bid wins and lower overhead. Most shops see initial savings in the first month—cutting manual hours means immediate cost reductions, often $1,000-2,000 monthly. By quarter two, with personalized outreach driving 20-35% more qualified leads, revenue from new contracts offsets the build cost entirely. Take a shop we worked with: they automated outreach for enclosure projects and closed $200K in additional orders within six months, netting a 4x ROI. We track metrics like time saved per week and conversion uplift, adjusting as needed. It's practical, field-tested, and focused on your bottom line—no fluff, just results that stack up against material costs.

Can it integrate with our existing tools like CRM or project management software?

Absolutely—integration is our bread and butter, especially for fragmented setups in manufacturing. Whether you're on Salesforce for leads, Procore for projects, or something custom, we create deep, two-way connections so data flows effortlessly. For instance, a lead from outreach auto-populates with bid details in your PM tool, triggering shop prep without re-entry. No brittle APIs here; we engineer robust links that handle high-volume data, like daily steel quotes. Shops report 40% less admin time post-integration. We handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your AI outreach feels like a natural extension of your daily ops, not another disconnected tool.

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