For Engineering Firms in Construction & Manufacturing

Stop Wasting Time on Low-Quality Bids Prioritize Leads That Actually Convert

Imagine slashing your bid preparation time by 40% while boosting win rates on high-value projects. Our custom lead scoring turns your prospect chaos into a streamlined pipeline tailored to engineering challenges.

Join 150+ businesses with doubled close rates

Cut bid review time in half with AI-driven prioritization

Focus your estimators on projects with real ROI potential

Integrate seamlessly with your existing CAD and PM tools

The "Lead Overload" Problem

Chasing unqualified leads that tie up your estimators for weeks on RFPs for mismatched structural steel projects

Missing high-value RFPs buried in email inboxes and subcontractor referrals

Inaccurate scoring based on gut feel, leading to lost bids on profitable jobs like high-rise concrete pours or custom CNC milled parts

Delayed project starts due to poor lead qualification in seasonal construction cycles, such as spring roadwork or winter shutdowns

Overloaded sales teams juggling leads from trade shows and site visits without clear priorities

Overloaded sales teams juggling leads from trade shows like CONEXPO and site visits without clear priorities on precast concrete opportunities

Custom-Built Lead Scoring for Your Engineering Workflow

We've engineered solutions for over 50 engineering firms, turning fragmented lead data into field-tested scoring systems that drive real project wins.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, off-the-shelf lead scoring tools treat every lead like a cookie-cutter widget on an assembly line. But your engineering firm deals with unique beasts—complex RFPs, site-specific requirements, and tight deadlines. That's why we build a tailored AI system from the ground up. It analyzes your historical bid data, prospect behaviors, and even integrates with your BIM software to score leads based on conversion likelihood. No more one-size-fits-all nonsense. This is flexible, scalable, and owns every inch of your workflow.

What Makes Us Different:

Deep integration with tools like Procore and AutoCAD for accurate project matching

Predictive models trained on your past wins to forecast bid success rates

Real-time updates that adapt to market shifts, like material cost fluctuations

Why This Perfect Fit Boosts Your Bottom Line

Higher Win Rates on Profitable Projects

Picture this: your team zeros in on leads with 25% higher close rates, like scoring that $2M bridge retrofit over a low-ball warehouse gig—tailored for factors like AISC steel certification history and your in-house rebar bending capacity. We customize the scoring to weigh project scale, client history, and your fabrication capabilities, ensuring every bid effort delivers maximum ROI within 4-6 weeks of implementation.

Streamlined Estimator Workloads

You're probably thinking, 'How do we handle peak seasons without burnout?' Our system ranks leads automatically, freeing estimators from sifting through 50+ RFQs weekly for things like MEP system integrations. Result? 30% faster turnaround on high-potential bids, keeping your pipeline flowing without overtime spikes during Q2 ramp-ups.

Reduced Risk on Mismatched Opportunities

Here's the thing: mismatched leads can derail your schedule like a faulty crane on site. We build in safeguards that flag risks early—think compatibility with your CNC machining tolerances or regional permitting hurdles for OSHA-compliant scaffolding—saving you from 15-20% in avoided pursuit costs over a single fiscal year.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ Labs, we were drowning in leads from CONEXPO trade shows, spending hours on bids for incompatible galvanized steel frames that went nowhere. Their custom scoring system integrated with our ERP and now we prioritize projects that fit our structural steel fabrication expertise, like those requiring AWS D1.1 welding standards. Last quarter, we won three out of five scored leads, up from one in five—it's like having an extra estimator without the payroll hit, and setup was done in under a month."

Mike Harlan

Senior Estimator, Apex Engineering Co.

"As a mid-sized firm handling HVAC installs in commercial builds, lead quality was hit-or-miss with varying ductwork specs. AIQ built a scorer that pulls in our past job data and client feedback, scoring based on installation complexity and ASHRAE compliance. We've cut our no-bid rate by 35% in six months, focusing on gigs like high-efficiency chiller replacements that actually boost our margins. Solid work, no fluff—our team now bids 20% more confidently."

Sarah Kline

Business Development Manager, Forge Manufacturing

"Our civil engineering team was bogged down qualifying infrastructure leads manually, missing key details on soil stabilization needs. After implementing their tailored system, it flags high-potential DOT projects early, integrating with our GIS tools for geotechnical analysis. We closed a $1.5M roadway job last fall that we'd have overlooked, involving precast bridge beams—ROI was immediate with a 40% margin uplift, and the setup took just three weeks with minimal training."

Tom Reyes

Project Director, BuildTech Engineers

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery & Data Mapping

We dive into your current lead sources—like RFPs from Dodge Data and site visits—mapping how they flow into your workflow. This ensures the scoring aligns perfectly with your engineering processes.

Step 2

Custom Model Build & Training

Using your historical bid data, we train an AI model tailored to factors like project timelines, material specs, and regional demand. It's like laying a custom foundation—solid and built for your exact needs.

Step 3

Integration & Testing

We wire it into your tools, test with real leads, and refine for accuracy. Go-live with a system that scores prospects in real-time, ready to boost your hit rate from day one.

Why We're Different

We engineer from scratch, not assemble off-the-shelf parts, so your lead scoring evolves with your firm's growth, unlike rigid templates that break under heavy project loads.

True ownership means no subscription traps—your system is yours, scalable for booming construction seasons without escalating costs.

Field-tested by our team on real manufacturing bottlenecks, ensuring reliability like rebar in concrete, not fragile no-code hacks.

Deep API ties to industry tools like Bluebeam and Sage make it seamless, avoiding the integration headaches that plague assemblers.

ROI-focused design prioritizes measurable wins, like higher bid success, over vague metrics that don't tie to your P&L.

We build for flexibility—adapt to supply chain shifts or new regs without rebuilding, keeping you agile in volatile markets.

No vendor lock-in; we hand over full code and docs, empowering your IT team to maintain it long-term.

Proven in high-stakes environments, drawing from our own SaaS builds that handle complex data like yours.

Personalized consulting from engineers who get construction timelines, not generic AI sales pitches.

Ongoing optimization included, treating your system like a living blueprint that improves with every project cycle.

What's Included

Predictive scoring based on lead behavior, project specs, and historical win data

Seamless integration with CRM, ERP, and project management tools like Procore

Real-time lead alerts via email or dashboard for urgent RFQs

Customizable criteria including budget ranges, timelines, and geographic filters

Automated lead enrichment from sources like PlanHub and public bids

Performance analytics tracking score accuracy and conversion rates

Mobile-friendly interface for on-site teams to review priorities

Compliance checks for engineering standards and permitting risks

Batch processing for high-volume leads during peak bidding seasons

Exportable reports for sales meetings and stakeholder updates

AI-driven insights on lead trends, like rising demand in sustainable builds

Secure, on-premise or cloud deployment options for data control

Common Questions

How does lead scoring differ for engineering firms versus other industries?

In construction and manufacturing, leads aren't just emails—they're RFPs with specs, timelines, and budgets that can make or break a quarter. Our custom system scores them based on your unique factors, like compatibility with your welding capabilities or site logistics, unlike generic tools that ignore these. We train it on your data, so it learns to prioritize a $5M factory expansion over a small repair job. This tailored approach has helped firms like yours increase win rates by 25-30%, focusing efforts where they count most. It's practical, ROI-driven, and field-tested for the real-world chaos of project bids.

What data sources does the system use for scoring?

We pull from wherever your leads live: email inboxes, subcontractor networks, trade publications, and platforms like ConstructConnect. For engineering specifics, it integrates with your CAD files and past job logs to assess fit. No manual uploads needed—it's automated. Here's the thing: we ensure data privacy with encryption, compliant with industry regs. Over time, it refines scores using your win/loss feedback, getting smarter like a seasoned project manager. Firms see accurate scoring within the first month, cutting down on those gut-feel mistakes that waste estimator hours.

How long does it take to build and implement?

You're probably thinking this sounds complex, but we keep it straightforward. Discovery takes 1-2 weeks, model building another 2-3, and integration/testing about a week. Total: 4-6 weeks to live, depending on your data volume. We start small, scoring a pilot batch of leads to validate, then scale. For a mid-sized engineering firm with 200 leads quarterly, it's plug-and-play with minimal disruption. Post-launch, we monitor for tweaks, ensuring it adapts to your workflow without halting operations. It's like pouring a foundation—solid from day one, ready for the build.

Can it integrate with our existing software stack?

Absolutely, that's our specialty. We connect to tools you already use—think Autodesk Revit for design data, Oracle Primavera for scheduling, or even your QuickBooks for budget alignment. No more siloed systems; it's a unified pipeline. We handle the APIs ourselves, avoiding brittle connectors that fail during crunch time. For example, a manufacturing client integrated with their MRP system to score leads on production capacity. The result? Seamless data flow that saves 10-15 hours weekly on manual checks. If your stack is custom, we build bridges that scale with you.

What if our lead volume fluctuates with seasons?

Construction and manufacturing leads spike in spring and summer— we design for that. The system scales automatically, handling 50 leads a week in off-season up to 500 during peaks without lagging. It's cloud-optimized but can run on-prem for sensitive project data. We include surge handling, like priority queuing for urgent bids. One engineering firm we worked with saw a 40% volume jump during infrastructure funding rounds; our scoring kept their team focused, boosting closes by 28%. Flexible, robust, and always ready for the next boom.

How do you measure the ROI of this system?

We track it like you track project margins: concrete metrics. Key ones include win rate improvement (target 20-30%), time saved on bid prep (aim for 30-40%), and ROI from closed deals versus pursuit costs. We build in dashboards showing scored leads' conversion paths, so you see, say, how top-scored RFPs led to a $3M contract. Post-implementation, we review quarterly, adjusting for accuracy. Clients typically recoup investment in 3-6 months through fewer lost bids. It's not hype—it's field-tested results tied to your bottom line.

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