For Custom Fabrication Shops in Construction & Manufacturing

Stop Losing Hours Chasing Down Client Approvals and Status Updates Automate Customer Communication to Reclaim Your Time

Imagine slashing 15+ hours per week on back-and-forth emails and calls, turning delayed responses into instant, accurate updates that keep projects on track and clients happy.

Join 200+ businesses with streamlined workflows and happier clients

Cut manual follow-ups by 70%, freeing your team for fabrication floor priorities

Boost client satisfaction with real-time updates on weld progress and material deliveries

Achieve 3x faster project approvals, accelerating your cash flow

Reduce miscommunication errors that lead to costly rework on custom metalwork

The "Fragmented Client Updates" Problem

Endless Phone Tag with Suppliers and Clients Delays Steel Fabrication Starts by Days

Manual Email Chains Bury Critical Change Orders

Field Crews Stuck Waiting for Client Sign-Offs on Structural Blueprints and Rebar Schedules

Missed Delivery Notifications for Raw Materials Lead to Idle CNC Machinists and Downtime

Scattered Handwritten Notes on Custom Weld Specs Cause Rework and Overtime in the Shop

Overloaded Office Staff Juggles Supplier Calls During Peak Structural Steel Fabrication Runs

Our Custom-Built Automation Transforms Client Interactions

With years of field-tested experience in construction and manufacturing, we've helped shops like yours eliminate communication bottlenecks that kill productivity.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, in a custom fabrication shop, every delay in client communication means welders standing idle or materials sitting unused. Here's the thing: we build tailored AI systems that integrate directly with your CAD software, project trackers, and ERP, automating updates on everything from plasma cutting timelines to final assembly inspections. You're probably thinking, 'Will this fit our unique workflow?' Absolutely—it's custom-coded for your exact processes, not some off-the-shelf band-aid. We handle the heavy lifting, so you focus on crafting precision parts that win repeat business.

What Makes Us Different:

Seamless integration with tools like AutoCAD and JobBOSS to pull real-time data

AI-driven responses that flag urgent issues, like tolerance deviations, instantly

Centralized dashboard for your team to monitor all client threads without the chaos

Unlock Time Savings and ROI You Can Measure

Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly on Admin Drudgery

Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly on Admin Drudgery: No more chasing emails about shipment ETAs for rebar deliveries or spec changes on HVAC assemblies. Our system auto-notifies clients on milestones, like when that precast concrete panel hits 80% complete, letting your crew stay productive on the shop floor. Shops see a 40% drop in overtime from smoother workflows, often within the first quarter.

Boost Productivity with 25% Faster Turnarounds

Boost Productivity with 25% Faster Turnarounds: Efficiency gains compound quickly—imagine RFI approvals coming in days, not weeks, for custom structural steel designs. This means quicker invoicing for fabricated components and better cash flow, with clients praising the transparency that keeps large-scale projects under budget by 10-15%.

Cut Costs by Reducing Rework by 30%

Cut Costs by Reducing Rework by 30%: Misunderstood client feedback on tolerances for machined fittings? Our AI clarifies and documents everything in real-time, preventing expensive do-overs on CNC-machined structural components. It's like having a vigilant foreman for communications, saving thousands in scrap metal and labor—up to $10K per project on average.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ Labs, our team was buried under voicemails from general contractors asking about ductwork progress on commercial builds. Now, automated texts and emails handle 80% of it, and we've shaved two days off our average lead time for HVAC fabrications in sheet metal shops. It's a game-changer for keeping the production line humming without interruptions."

Mike Reynolds

Shop Foreman, Precision Metalworks Inc.

"We used to lose hours weekly reconciling client notes on custom staircase railings for high-rise projects. Their system integrated with our SolidWorks files and now sends proactive updates on weld inspections. In the first month, we avoided three rework jobs on ornamental ironwork, saving about $4,500 in stainless steel materials alone."

Sarah Patel

Operations Manager, Apex Structural Fabrication Co.

"Handling inquiries during night shifts for bridge component orders was a nightmare until this automation kicked in. Clients get instant replies on weld certifications and material traceability, and our error rate on custom steel orders dropped from 12% to 3% in just six weeks. Honestly, it's like adding an extra admin without the payroll hit during peak infrastructure seasons."

Tom Herrera

Owner, IronForge Heavy Manufacturing LLC

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Mapping Your Workflow

We dive into your daily grind—mapping how client queries hit your fabrication pipeline, from initial quotes to delivery confirmations. This ensures our build aligns perfectly with your shop's rhythms.

Step 2

Custom Design and Integration

Our engineers craft the AI backbone, linking it to your existing tools like ERP and drawing software. We test rigorously, like stress-testing a bridge, to guarantee it handles peak loads without a hitch.

Step 3

Deployment and Optimization

Go live with full training for your team. We monitor and tweak for the first few weeks, fine-tuning responses to match your voice—ensuring clients feel the personal touch amid the automation.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with production-grade code, not fragile no-code hacks that break during your busiest fabrication seasons—giving you true ownership over a system that scales with your growth.

Unlike assemblers piecing together rented apps, we create unified platforms that end your subscription sprawl, saving you 50% on tool costs while integrating deeply into your manufacturing stack.

Our field-tested approach draws from real shop floors, so we anticipate issues like variable lead times on steel deliveries, delivering ROI you see in months, not years.

We prioritize your data sovereignty—no cloud dependencies that expose sensitive blueprints; everything runs on secure, owned infrastructure tailored to construction compliance.

Instead of generic chatbots, our AI learns your jargon, like 'tolerances on millwork,' providing context-aware comms that build client trust without constant oversight.

We focus on measurable outcomes, like hours saved per welder, because we've lived the frustration of idle machinery from poor communication—our solutions are proven in high-stakes environments.

Our team of builder-engineers avoids the pitfalls of superficial integrations, forging robust APIs that withstand the chaos of on-site changes or supply chain hiccups.

We deliver not just automation, but a strategic asset that evolves with your business, from small custom runs to large-scale manufacturing contracts.

Forget brittle workflows; we engineer for resilience, ensuring your client updates flow seamlessly even if a key system goes offline during a rush job.

Our commitment to ROI means we track metrics post-launch, refining until you hit targets like 20% faster project cycles—partners, not vendors.

What's Included

AI-powered auto-responses to client inquiries on fabrication timelines, pulling data from your production scheduler

Integrated approval workflows for design changes, with e-signatures tied to your CAD revisions

Real-time status portals for clients to track orders, from raw material receipt to final quality checks

Smart escalation for urgent issues, like delayed alloy shipments, notifying your team via SMS

Customizable templates that speak your language, referencing specifics like ASTM standards or weld types

Seamless CRM sync to log all interactions, preventing lost details on repeat custom orders

Voice-enabled updates for field crews, integrating with shop intercoms for hands-free confirmations

Analytics dashboard showing communication ROI, like time saved versus project delays avoided

Compliance-ready logging for all client exchanges, essential for construction audits

Multi-channel support: email, text, portal—adapting to how your clients prefer to connect

Predictive alerts for potential bottlenecks, like spec clarifications needed before cutting begins

Easy onboarding for new clients with automated welcome sequences outlining your fabrication process

Common Questions

How does this automation handle sensitive custom fabrication details?

We get it—protecting proprietary designs is non-negotiable in your world. Our systems use end-to-end encryption and role-based access, ensuring only authorized eyes see specs on things like custom turbine housings. Built on secure frameworks, it integrates with your existing security protocols, like VPNs for shop networks. We've helped shops avoid breaches that could derail contracts, and everything complies with standards like ISO 9001. Plus, since it's custom-owned, you control the data, not some third-party SaaS. In practice, this means clients get secure portals for updates without risking IP leaks during reviews.

Will this work with our legacy ERP system from the manufacturing days?

Absolutely, we're pros at bridging old and new. Many fabrication shops run on systems like older versions of Epicor or MAPICS, and we've integrated them seamlessly for real-time pulls on inventory levels or machine availability. Our approach starts with a deep audit of your setup—no assumptions. We use robust APIs or even custom adapters if needed, tested under load to mimic peak production rushes. One client went from manual exports to instant syncs, cutting data entry errors by 90%. It's all about making your tools talk without a full overhaul, saving you upgrade headaches.

What's the typical ROI timeline for this in a shop our size?

For a mid-sized custom fab shop with 50 employees, you could see payback in 3-6 months. Let's break it down: if you're wasting 10-15 hours weekly on comms, that's roughly $500-750 in labor at shop rates. Our automation recoups that fast through time savings and fewer errors—like avoiding a $2,000 rework on a botched aluminum extrusion. We track metrics from day one, showing gains in project velocity and client retention. Shops report 25-40% efficiency boosts, translating to more bids won without extra hires. It's practical, field-tested ROI, not pie-in-the-sky promises.

Can we customize the tone to match our shop's straightforward style?

You bet—we tailor the AI's voice to sound like your team, not some corporate robot. If your crew talks straight about 'getting that bracket milled by Friday,' that's how responses go out. During setup, we train on your past emails and calls, fine-tuning for warmth and precision. It's like programming a reliable apprentice who knows the lingo for pipe fittings or structural steel. Clients notice the consistency; one shop saw response rates jump 35% because it felt personal. And we iterate based on feedback, ensuring it evolves as your business does.

What if we need to scale this for larger construction projects?

Scaling is in our DNA. Our architecture handles growth from 10 to 100+ concurrent client threads without slowing down, perfect for when you land that big stadium component contract. We design with modular code, so adding features—like multi-site coordination for distributed fab teams—is straightforward. Tested in high-volume environments, it manages spikes in queries during bidding seasons. A partner doubled their project load post-implementation with zero added comms staff. We provide ongoing support to adapt as you expand, keeping everything efficient and cost-effective.

How do we train the AI on our specific fabrication processes?

We make it simple and collaborative. First, we ingest your docs—blueprints, SOPs, past project logs—to build a knowledge base unique to your shop, covering everything from laser cutting tolerances to assembly sequences. Then, your team joins quick sessions to refine it, like tagging examples of common client questions on galvanized coatings. No coding required from you; our engineers handle the heavy lifting. Over time, the AI learns from interactions, improving accuracy. Shops find it hits 95% relevance within weeks, reducing those frustrating 'I need more details' loops.

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