Stop Losing Jobs to Scheduling Delays AI-Powered Scheduling That Fits Your Shop Floor
You're probably thinking, 'Another tool?' But here's the thing: our custom AI cuts scheduling errors by 40% and boosts on-time delivery to 95% for shops just like yours.
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The "Scheduling Nightmares" Problem
Manual Gantt charts in Primavera P6 that collapse under rush orders for rebar reinforcements on tight-deadline bridge projects
Unexpected breakdowns in CNC plasma cutters disrupting multi-week timelines for fabricating W14x90 steel beams
Conflicting shift schedules for crane operators and fabricators delaying deliveries of custom precast concrete panels to remote highway job sites
Overloaded MIG welders juggling multiple orders for custom HVAC ductwork components without clear fabrication priorities
Supply chain disruptions from steel vendors causing idle downtime on 5-axis milling machines for high-precision aerospace-grade aluminum parts
Last-minute client revisions to blueprints derailing standard fabrication runs for modular steel framing in assembly line production
Your Custom-Built AI Scheduling System
We've helped over 50 fabrication shops replace chaotic spreadsheets with field-tested AI that actually understands the grind of shop floor realities.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, off-the-shelf schedulers treat your shop like a generic factory. We build yours from the ground up, integrating directly with your CAD software, ERP, and even weather APIs for outdoor installs. It's flexible, like a custom jig that fits every project perfectly—no more forcing square pegs into round holes. We start by mapping your exact workflow, from raw material intake to final weld inspections, then layer in AI predictions for delays. Short answer: it's built for you, not adapted from someone else's playbook.
What Makes Us Different:
Why This Transforms Your Shop
Predictive Delay Alerts
Imagine spotting a potential jam in your CNC router 48 hours ahead—our AI crunches vibration sensors and fabrication queues to reroute tasks, dodging $5K in overtime and ensuring your commercial steel frame project wraps on schedule.
Optimized Resource Allocation
No more guessing who tackles the next aluminum extrusion for window frames. Our system evenly distributes welder shifts across your shop floor, slashing idle time by 35% and boosting capacity for 20% more custom orders without expanding your crew.
Real-Time Client Updates
Field crews on a downtown high-rise get push notifications if a critical ductwork section is delayed by vendor issues, fostering trust and cutting callback inquiries—our clients report 25% higher repeat contracts from consistent on-site deliveries within 24 hours.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we'd waste a full day weekly reshuffling schedules for urgent galvanized pipe fittings on plumbing installs. Now, it flags bottlenecks early via sensor data, hitting 98% on-time delivery for our last 20 commercial retrofits. It's like an extra foreman who never sleeps."
Mike Harlan
Shop Foreman, Precision Metal Fabricators Inc., specializing in structural steel for mid-rise buildings
"Handling custom electrical enclosures was chaos—supplier delays on copper wiring tanked our margins on site installs. AIQ integrated our ERP inventory feeds, halving surprises and saving $15K in expedited shipping fees last quarter alone."
Sara Nguyen
Operations Director, BuildTech Fabrications LLC, focused on custom metalwork for industrial facilities
"Our crew drowned in Excel tracking multi-axis CNC runs for I-beam structural components. This tailored AI setup automates prioritization, freeing estimators for new bids instead of crisis mode. We've ramped up to 15 more bridge fabrication projects monthly."
Tom Reilly
Lead Fabrication Supervisor, Ironworks Manufacturing Co., experts in heavy steel for infrastructure projects
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery Dive
We walk your shop floor with you, mapping out every step from blueprint to shipment—uncovering those hidden bottlenecks like vendor sync issues that generic tools miss.
AI Blueprint Build
Using your data, we craft a tailored model that predicts everything from welder availability to material arrival times, testing it against your real past projects for accuracy.
Seamless Rollout
We integrate it into your daily ops with training for your crew, then monitor and tweak for the first month—ensuring it boosts ROI from day one, just like a well-tuned lathe.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this AI handle unexpected rush orders in a busy fabrication shop?
Rush orders are the bane of every shop manager—we get it. Our custom AI is built to triage them instantly, scanning your current queue for slack time in welding bays or CNC slots. It recalibrates the entire schedule in seconds, notifying affected teams via app or text. For example, if a construction client needs urgent steel brackets, it pulls from lower-priority runs without derailing high-revenue projects. We've seen shops absorb 20% more rushes without overtime spikes. It's all trained on your historical data, so it learns your priorities, like favoring repeat clients. Setup takes just a week, and it integrates with your existing tools—no big disruptions.
Will this work with our current software like SolidWorks or Epicor?
Absolutely, integration is our bread and butter. We don't force you into new ecosystems; instead, we build secure APIs that pull data directly from SolidWorks for design specs and Epicor for inventory levels. Picture this: a new job order in Epicor auto-populates your schedule with accurate lead times, factoring in machine availability from shop logs. No more double-entry errors that plague fabrication teams. Our engineers have done this for dozens of shops, handling everything from legacy systems to cloud-based ones. It creates a single view of your workflow, cutting manual updates by 50%. We test every connection live before go-live to ensure zero hiccups.
What's the timeline to get this custom scheduling system up and running?
You're in a fast-paced industry—delays aren't an option. For most fabrication shops, we deliver a working prototype in 4-6 weeks, starting with your core needs like job queuing and resource allocation. Week one is discovery: we shadow your team to understand pain points, like coordinating millwork for site deliveries. Then, we build and iterate based on your feedback. Full rollout, including training for your leads, hits in 8-10 weeks. It's phased, so you see wins early—like auto-scheduling for your next batch of custom panels. Post-launch, we optimize for three months at no extra cost, ensuring it delivers that 30% efficiency boost we promise.
How does the pricing work for a small custom fab shop like mine?
We keep it straightforward and ROI-driven, no hidden fees. Pricing starts with a one-time build fee tailored to your scale—say, $25K-$50K for a shop with 20-50 employees, covering full custom AI development and integration. That replaces the $2K+ monthly bleed from multiple scheduling apps. Ongoing? Just $500-$1,000/month for hosting, updates, and support—far less than the productivity losses you're facing now. We base it on your specifics, like number of machines or projects per month. Many clients see payback in 4-6 months through reduced waste and faster turns. Let's chat details in your free consult; we'll model the exact savings for your setup.
Can this system scale if we expand to multiple fabrication locations?
Scaling is baked in from day one. We design it modular, so adding a second shop—for instance, one for metalwork and another for assemblies—means just extending the central AI brain. It syncs schedules across sites, balancing loads like routing overflow welding to the less busy location. We've helped shops grow from one-floor ops to three-site networks without starting over. The AI adapts to variables like regional supply differences or crew skill sets, using your data to optimize globally. Expect seamless expansion; clients report handling 40% more volume post-scale with no added headcount. It's like upgrading from a single lathe to a full production line—efficient and future-proof.
What if our team resists new tech—how do you ensure adoption?
Resistance is common in hands-on shops; welders and machinists want tools that make life easier, not harder. We focus on user-friendly design: intuitive interfaces that feel like your current boards, with voice commands for the floor. Training is practical—half-day sessions with real scenarios, like rescheduling a delayed flange order. We include change management, pairing with your leads to demo quick wins, such as spotting a bottleneck before lunch. Post-launch, our support team checks in weekly, tweaking based on feedback. Shops see buy-in fast; one client went from skeptical crew to 90% daily use in a month, as it freed them from constant rework. It's built to empower, not complicate.
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