AI in Construction
Everything trade contractors need to know about AI — from fundamentals to practical tools and the future of agentic automation.
AI Fundamentals
Cracking AI's Black Boxes
A practical look inside the AI black box, explaining how generative models work.
Tackling AI trust issues
Trusting AI starts with treating it like a power tool — understanding its limits.
The Battle of the Giants
What the latest OpenAI and Google AI releases mean — and why real value comes from industry-specific AI, not just bigger models.
Proceed with Caution: AI safety & security for your business
AI is powerful, but it's only worth using if it's secure, trustworthy, and protects your data.
The Art and Science of Context Engineering
Explores how intelligent systems are architected beyond models and prompts.
AI Use Cases & Tools
10 Generative AI Use Cases in Construction
This guide breaks down 10 practical GenAI use cases that help contractors review documents faster, reduce risk, and bid more consistently.
10 Best Construction Document Management Software Tools
Compare the 10 best construction document management software tools for 2026. Ranked by document intelligence, workflow automation, and trade contractor fit.
Best Submittal Management Software for Construction in 2026
Compare the best submittal management software for construction contractors. Ranked by automation, spec integration, and trade contractor fit for 2026.
AI for MEP Engineering: A Practical Guide for Contractors
How AI is transforming MEP engineering workflows — from design optimization and spec review to automated submittals and clash detection. A practical guide for MEP contractors.
Building Smarter, Not Harder: AI's Role in Preconstruction
A billboard challenged ChatGPT to complete a construction project — but AI's real power lies in preconstruction.
How AI Improves Win Rates for Trade Contractors
The difference between winning and losing a bid often comes down to understanding what you're actually being asked to build, and how fast you can figure that out.
The Estimating Grind: What Trade Contractors Deal With Every Day
Every trade contractor knows estimating is never just takeoff. It's one of the hardest parts of the job.
AI Agents & Automation
AI Agents for Construction Contractors: What They Are and How to Use Them
AI agents go beyond chatbots to autonomously execute construction workflows. Learn what AI agents are, 5 trade contractor use cases, and how to evaluate agent-based tools.
Construction AI Agents — From Tools to Workers
How agentic reasoning can transform preconstruction workflows.
Why search is going to change forever
How AI is reshaping search — from keyword matching to semantic and agentic search.
See AI in action on your projects
Pelles extracts hidden requirements, catches revision changes, and automates submittals and RFIs for trade contractors.
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