Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Lead Chasing Automate Your Sales Outreach with AI Built for Fabricators
Imagine reclaiming 15-20 hours per week from tedious prospecting, so your team can focus on closing deals and hitting production quotas. Our custom AI turns cold leads into hot opportunities, delivering 3x ROI in the first quarter through smarter, faster outreach.
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The "Lead Drought" Problem
Chasing Down Structural Steel Bids Manually in a Post-Pandemic Construction Boom
Outdated Contact Lists for GCs and Subcontractors Leading to Wasted Cold Calls on HVAC Fabrication Leads
Sales Team Bogged Down by Generic Email Blasts to Potential Custom Millwork Clients
Missed Opportunities from Unfollowed RFPs for Precast Concrete Panel Projects
Inconsistent Follow-Ups on Delaying Custom Metal Fabrication Orders for Site Assembly
Resource Drain from Manually Researching Supplier Networks for Modular Building Components
Our Custom AI Outreach Engine: Tailored for Your Fabrication Workflow
We've powered sales teams at fabrication shops just like yours, integrating AI directly with your CRM and project management tools for field-tested results.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest—running a custom fabrication shop means juggling tight deadlines, volatile material costs, and a sales pipeline that's as unpredictable as supply chain disruptions. You're probably thinking, 'Another tool? We've got enough subscriptions piling up.' Here's the thing: AIQ Labs doesn't slap together off-the-shelf software. We build a bespoke AI system that plugs into your exact workflow, from scanning construction bids on platforms like Dodge Data to automating personalized outreach to general contractors. Short punchy fact: It researches prospects by analyzing recent project specs and fabricator needs. Then, it crafts emails referencing specific blueprints or steel requirements, all while tracking responses in your existing system. No more manual data entry that pulls your estimators away from the shop floor. This isn't a cookie-cutter template; it's custom-engineered for your business, ensuring seamless efficiency gains without the integration headaches.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Real Time and Cost Savings for Your Shop
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Prospect Research
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Prospect Research for Upcoming Bridge Rebar Projects: Your sales reps spend too much time digging through platforms like Dodge Data and outdated AGC directories. Our AI automates this like a CNC machine precision-cutting inventory—pulling in data on upcoming rebar needs from public RFPs, enriching it with 6-12 month project timelines from DOT bids, and queuing it for targeted outreach. Result? Reps focus on closing deals with general contractors, not navigation, cutting labor costs by $5K+ monthly while landing 25% more qualified leads on structural steel fabrications.
Achieve 3x ROI Through Smarter Deal Closing
Achieve 3x ROI Through Smarter Deal Closing on Custom Piping Systems: Manual outreach often misses the mark in construction's fast-paced world of tight deadlines. We tailor AI to reference specifics—like a prospect's 4-inch galvanized piping requirements from county wastewater RFPs—driving 45% higher response rates. Fabrication shops see efficiency gains of 40%, with sales cycles shortened from 4 weeks to 3 days for plumbing installations, directly boosting your bottom line without extra headcount or union labor costs.
Boost Productivity by Streamlining Follow-Ups
Boost Productivity by Streamlining Follow-Ups on Sheet Metal Ductwork Quotes: Forgotten leads are like scrap metal piling up in the yard—costly waste that delays shop runs. Our system automates nurturing sequences synced to your ERP workflow, reminding reps of follow-ups based on prospect engagement with enclosure drawings. This field-tested approach has helped HVAC fabrication shops increase order volumes by 30% within 90 days, reclaiming time for on-site quality checks on installations and reducing overtime expenses by 25%.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, our team was buried in manual emails to track down subcontracting gigs for commercial high-rises—easily 10 hours a week gone on sifting through PlanHub listings. Now, the AI handles research on local structural builds and crafts messages referencing specific beam specs that actually get replies from GCs. We've closed three new steel fabrication contracts worth $150K in two months, and it's all integrated seamlessly with our Epicor shop management software without a hitch."
Mike Harlan
Sales Director, Precision Weld Fab Inc., a structural steel fabricator in Denver
"I was skeptical about AI for outreach in our niche—custom aluminum extrusions for industrial manufacturing plants. But after a quick two-week setup, it's like having an extra rep who never sleeps, pulling leads from RSMeans data. Saved us from chasing dead-end leads on outdated lists of plant engineers, and our close rate jumped from 15% to 35% in the first quarter with five new orders for anodized parts. No more juggling multiple subscriptions either—just one clean integration."
Sarah Kline
Operations Manager, ForgeTech Manufacturing LLC, specializing in aluminum components for automotive assembly lines
"In construction fab, timing is everything for on-time delivery. Our old process meant missing bids on hospital expansions because follow-ups on MEP drawings fell through the cracks. AIQ built this for us—personalizes outreach to GCs based on their HVAC project specs from public bids. Cut our sales admin time in half, from 20 to 10 hours weekly, and we're seeing steady orders for custom ductwork roll in without the usual dry spells between commercial jobs."
Tom Reyes
Owner, Apex Custom Metals Co., a sheet metal fabricator serving Southeast construction markets
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Workflow Mapping
We dive into your fabrication operations—chat about your current sales pain points, like tracking RFPs or nurturing contractor relationships. Then, we map how AI fits your tools, ensuring it's built around your shop's rhythm, not some generic blueprint.
Custom AI Design and Integration
Our engineers craft the system from scratch, training it on your data for precise lead gen—like spotting needs for custom steel components. We integrate seamlessly with your CRM and project software, testing rigorously to avoid any downtime on the production line.
Launch, Train, and Optimize
We roll it out with hands-on training for your team, monitoring performance from day one. Adjustments come fast—tweaking for better personalization on outreach to builders—delivering immediate ROI as your pipeline fills with qualified fabrication leads.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this AI handle the unique leads in custom fabrication, like one-off steel projects?
In custom fabrication, leads aren't cookie-cutter—they're tied to specific blueprints and timelines. Our AI is trained on industry data to scan sources like construction bid aggregators for matches to your specialties, say precision welding for bridges. It enriches profiles with details like project scale and material needs, then generates outreach that's spot-on. For instance, if a contractor's RFP calls for custom trusses, the system crafts an email highlighting your shop's past similar jobs. This isn't generic scraping; it's tailored mapping to your workflow, saving hours of manual review. We've seen shops cut lead vetting time by 60%, focusing reps on high-potential bids. Setup involves feeding it your historical data for accuracy, and we refine it ongoing to adapt to market shifts like rising steel prices.
Will this integrate with our existing shop management software without disrupting operations?
Absolutely—disruptions are the last thing a fabrication shop needs when deadlines loom. We start by auditing your stack, whether it's ERP like Epicor or project tools like PlanGrid, and build direct API connections for smooth data flow. The AI pulls lead info into your CRM without manual exports, updating statuses automatically as outreach progresses. Think of it like welding seams seamlessly: no weak points. For a recent client, we integrated with their inventory system so sales could reference real-time material availability in pitches. Implementation takes 4-6 weeks, with phased rollout to test on a subset of leads first. Post-launch, it's hands-off, but we provide monitoring to catch any hiccups early, ensuring your production rhythm stays uninterrupted.
What's the typical ROI timeline for sales outreach automation in manufacturing?
You're ROI-driven, so let's talk numbers. Most fabrication shops see payback in 2-3 months, with 3x ROI by quarter end. How? By slashing manual prospecting—say, 15 hours weekly per rep at $50/hour, that's $3,000 saved monthly. Our AI boosts response rates 2-4x through personalization, turning more leads into orders. A client in metal fab reported $150K in new revenue from automated outreach in six months, against our build cost. We track this via custom dashboards showing metrics like cost-per-lead drop and deal velocity. Factors like your current pipeline volume affect speed, but we baseline it during discovery to project exacts. No fluff—it's field-tested gains that hit your bottom line fast.
Can the AI personalize outreach for complex construction relationships, like repeat contractors?
Complex relationships are the backbone of construction fab—think long-term GCs with evolving needs. Our system goes beyond basics by analyzing historical interactions, like past orders for custom fittings, to tailor messages. It might reference a previous project's success, suggesting upgrades for their next build. Using natural language processing, it generates warm, conversational tones that build trust, not blast generics. For nurturing, it schedules timed follow-ups around bid cycles or trade shows. One shop we worked with revived dormant contacts, securing $200K in repeat business. We customize the model with your relationship data during build, ensuring it understands nuances like preferred materials or regional regs. It's like having a savvy account manager who never forgets a detail.
How secure is this AI for handling sensitive fabrication project data?
Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, where IP like design specs can make or break competitiveness. We architect with enterprise-grade encryption, storing data in compliant clouds like AWS with SOC 2 standards. Access controls limit info to need-to-know, and the AI processes leads without retaining unnecessary details. For fabrication-specific risks, we anonymize sensitive project elements in outreach while keeping personalization accurate. Audits and regular penetration testing are baked in. A client in structural steel shared how our setup passed their ISO audit seamlessly, avoiding breaches that plague generic tools. We also offer on-prem options if preferred. Bottom line: Your data stays locked down, letting you focus on fabrication without worry.
Do I need an in-house tech team to maintain this after launch?
No tech team required—we design for simplicity, like a well-oiled machine on your shop floor. The system runs autonomously, with an intuitive dashboard for monitoring outreach without coding. Updates for new features, like enhanced bid scanning, are handled by us via secure remote access, included in maintenance. For a mid-sized fab shop, this meant their non-tech sales lead managed everything post-launch. We provide training sessions and a quick-reference guide tailored to your workflow. If tweaks arise, like adjusting for seasonal construction slowdowns, our support team jumps in—no extra hires needed. It's ownership without the overhead, scaling as your business grows.
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