For Engineering Firms in Construction & Manufacturing

Stop Losing Weeks Onboarding New Engineers Automate It and Reclaim 20+ Hours Per New Hire

You're probably thinking, 'Onboarding shouldn't eat up our project timelines.' Here's the thing: manual processes for bringing on structural engineers or site supervisors lead to delays in CAD reviews and safety certs. Our custom automation saves 15-25 hours per week on admin, cuts errors by 40%, and boosts your ROI by streamlining from contract to first site walkthrough.

Join 150+ businesses with faster team ramps and zero onboarding headaches

Slash manual paperwork by 80%, freeing foremen for fieldwork
Automate compliance checks to avoid costly rework on blueprints
Get new hires productive in days, not weeks, with instant access to project specs

The "Onboarding Bottleneck" Problem

Manual Document Handovers Delaying Site Starts by 2-3 Days on Average

Inconsistent Training on OSHA Safety Protocols and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Logs

Scattered Access to As-Built Blueprints and Approved Vendor Lists Across BIM and ERP Systems

Error-Prone Compliance Filings for New Hires on Regulated Builds like OSHA 1926 Standards

Wasted Time Coordinating Schedules Across Field Crews and Office BIM Coordinators

Overlooked Equipment Certifications Causing Unplanned Downtime on Cranes and CNC Machines

Build Your Custom Onboarding Engine That Fits Like a Perfectly Poured Foundation

We've field-tested this for engineering teams handling everything from bridge builds to factory retrofits, ensuring seamless integration with tools like Procore and AutoCAD.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, your onboarding isn't one-size-fits-all. We dive into your workflows—think permit approvals, CAD file shares, and crane operator certs—and craft a tailored AI system. It's not about slapping together apps; it's engineering a unified pipeline that auto-assigns tasks, verifies credentials, and syncs with your ERP. Short on time? We handle the build so you focus on deadlines. The result: a robust, owned system that scales with your projects, cutting the chaos of manual chases.

What Makes Us Different:

Map your exact process, from hire to helmet-on-site
Integrate deeply with your stack for real-time data flow
Test in the field to ensure it withstands daily rigors

Unlock Time Savings That Hit Your Bottom Line Hard

Reclaim 20 Hours Per Week on Admin Drudgery

Reclaim 20 Hours Per Week on Admin Drudgery: Picture skipping the back-and-forth emails for concrete pour permits and scaffold training quizzes—our automation pushes them directly to mobile apps, so your foremen can focus on RFI resolutions during peak build phases. Firms report a 30% productivity surge, converting those hours into extra rebar inspections or assembly line tweaks, delivering immediate ROI on your next project milestone.

Cut Onboarding Costs by 35% with Error-Free Flows

Cut Onboarding Costs by 35% with Error-Free Flows: A single mistake in Form 300A filings can push back your steel erection schedule by a week. We automate OSHA verifications and e-filings integrated with your HRIS, slashing rework that racks up $5K+ per delay. This means quicker crew ramps on bridge builds or factory expansions, fewer audit penalties, and steady cash flow without surprise holds.

Boost Efficiency with Instant Project Access

Boost Efficiency with Instant Project Access: New hires log in to get tailored dashboards featuring Revit blueprints, certified vendor portals for HVAC suppliers, and site-specific safety briefs on fall protection. Ditch the chaos of shared drives or legacy file servers. This trims full productivity ramps from weeks to days, ensuring you hit deadlines on custom fabrication runs or high-rise framing without the typical 15% lag in output.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ Labs, onboarding a new structural engineer involved two weeks of chasing I-9 forms and MEP drawings for our tilt-up warehouse project—it was derailing our slab-on-grade timelines. Now, it's streamlined to three days with auto-sync to our Procore and Autodesk BIM 360, saving us 18 hours per hire and keeping our critical path on track without field delays."

Mike Rivera

Lead Engineer, BuildTech Constructors

"Our rotating shifts at the plant had us drowning in paperwork for forklift and welding certifications under OSHA 1910. AIQ's automation auto-flags missing docs and pushes updates to our ruggedized tablets via integration with Epicor ERP. We've halved onboarding from 10 days to 5, avoided two potential Lockout/Tagout violations, and kept production humming without compliance hiccups."

Sarah Patel

Operations Manager, Forge Manufacturing

"As a mid-sized firm, manual handovers for AutoCAD blueprint access were costing us big on modular prefab projects—new drafters took a full week to get up to speed. AIQ customized it to our Revit and Bluebeam workflows, so team members access specs and RFIs in under 4 hours. The ROI hit after onboarding our first three hires; we saved $12K in delayed bid submissions and accelerated our shop drawings phase."

Tom Jenkins

Project Director, Apex Engineering Group

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery and Workflow Mapping

We sit down with your team to unpack the real pain points—like juggling subcontractor lists and safety inductions—and blueprint your ideal automated flow.

Step 2

Custom Build and Integration

Our engineers code a tailored system that plugs into your tools, automating everything from credential checks to schedule assignments, tested against your daily ops.

Step 3

Deployment and Optimization

We roll it out with training, monitor the first few onboardings, and tweak for peak efficiency—ensuring it scales as your projects grow.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with code, not no-code hacks, so your system won't crumble under heavy field use like off-the-shelf templates do.
True ownership means no subscription traps—you own the asset, dodging the chaos of juggling 10+ tools that break integrations.
Field-tested for your world: We've optimized for construction realities like spotty site WiFi and manufacturing shift changes, unlike generic agencies.
ROI-first engineering: Every line of code targets measurable savings, like hours per hire, not vague 'efficiencies' that sound good on paper.
Deep integrations that stick: We create robust API links to Procore or ERP systems, preventing the data silos that plague most automations.
Scalable by design: Your onboarding grows with your firm—from 5 engineers to 50—without the rework forced by brittle no-code platforms.
Hands-on consulting: We're in the trenches with you, refining based on real feedback from foremen and leads, not remote guesses.
No vendor lock-in: We hand over full control and docs, empowering your team to maintain or expand without us—true partnership.
Proven in tough spots: Our own platforms handle high-stakes ops, so we know how to make yours reliable for deadline-driven builds.
Focus on your bottlenecks: We zero in on construction-specific pains like compliance delays, ignoring the fluff that bloats other services.

What's Included

Automated credential verification for OSHA and site-specific certs
AI-driven task assignment based on hire role and project needs
Seamless integration with Procore, AutoCAD, and ERP for instant data sync
Personalized onboarding portals with mobile access for field teams
Compliance tracking and auto-filing to prevent audit headaches
Smart scheduling that aligns new hires with crew rotations and deadlines
Document auto-distribution, from blueprints to vendor contracts
Progress monitoring dashboard for managers to track ramp-up speed
Custom AI quizzes for safety and equipment training with instant feedback
Error alerts for missing docs, reducing rework on the job site
Scalable user permissions tied to project phases and clearances
Full audit logs for every step, ensuring traceability in regulated environments

Common Questions

How does this automation handle our varying project types, like civil vs. industrial engineering?

We start by mapping your specific workflows—civil might emphasize permit flows, while industrial focuses on machinery certs. Our custom build creates branched automations that adapt: for a bridge project, it prioritizes geotech docs; for a factory setup, it syncs with inventory systems. It's all tailored, integrating with your tools like Bluebeam for markups. We've done this for firms with mixed portfolios, saving them 22 hours per onboarding on average. No rigid templates here—it's built to flex with your bids and builds.

What if our team uses legacy software that doesn't play nice with AI?

Legacy systems are common in construction—think old ERP or CAD setups. We specialize in robust, two-way integrations using APIs or even custom bridges if needed. For instance, we once linked a 15-year-old accounting tool to modern project management for seamless invoice approvals during onboarding. It takes a bit more upfront work, but the result is a unified flow without forcing a full overhaul. Your data stays secure, and we test everything in simulated field conditions to avoid disruptions.

How secure is this for sensitive project data like blueprints?

Security is non-negotiable in engineering, where IP like structural plans can make or break bids. We build with end-to-end encryption, role-based access (e.g., new hires see only their project's specs), and compliance with standards like ISO 27001. Data never leaves your controlled environment unless you specify. In one rollout for a manufacturing client, we added audit trails that passed their external audits without a hitch. It's designed to protect against breaches while keeping onboarding smooth—no compromises.

Can we scale this as we hire more seasonal workers for big projects?

Absolutely—scalability is baked in. For seasonal surges, like ramping up for a large infrastructure job, the system auto-scales tasks and permissions without manual tweaks. We've handled this for a firm that doubled their engineer count during a highway expansion; it managed 15 onboardings in a week, cutting admin from 40 hours to 8. We monitor usage and optimize post-launch, ensuring it handles peaks without slowing your core ops.

What's the typical timeline to get this up and running?

From consultation to live, it's usually 4-6 weeks for a custom setup, depending on complexity. Week 1: We audit your current process, like how you handle subcontractor integrations. Weeks 2-3: Build and integrate with your stack. Weeks 4-5: Test with mock onboardings, including field simulations. Final week: Deploy with training. One engineering firm went live in under a month after we focused on their core pain of safety briefings. It's efficient because we avoid the bloat of generic solutions.

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

Yes, we don't just build and bail. Post-launch, you get 3 months of hands-on support to iron out any kinks, like fine-tuning for new regulations. Then, optional maintenance packages ensure it evolves—say, adding modules for emerging tech like BIM workflows. Our clients in manufacturing appreciate this; one reported zero downtime over a year, with us updating for their annual cert changes. You're owning the system, but we're your long-term partner for tweaks.

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