--- title: "BuildAI Academy – Learn AI for Construction" description: "Free learning platform for MEP subcontractors. Practical guides, workflows, and tutorials to master AI implementation in construction." canonical: https://www.pelles.ai/university --- Free Learning Platform for MEP Contractors # Learn AI for construction Practical guides, workflows, and tutorials designed specifically for MEP subcontractors. No fluff, just actionable knowledge. ⌘K [59 Articles](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles) [10 Topics](https://www.pelles.ai/university/topics) [Glossary](https://www.pelles.ai/university/glossary) 100% Free ## Learning tracks Choose your path. Each track contains curated articles to help you master AI in your specific area. [Beginner · AI Basics · Foundational concepts for understanding and using AI · 14 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=ai-basics) [Intermediate · Bid Intake & Precon · Speed and accuracy in bid review and scope development · 13 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=bid-intake-precon) [Intermediate · Estimating & Takeoffs · Quantity takeoffs, labor estimation, and pricing strategies · 2 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=estimating-takeoffs) [Intermediate · Contracts & Risk · Contract review and risk management for subcontractors · 5 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=contracts-risk) [Intermediate · Change Order Management · Documentation, pricing, and negotiation of change orders · 4 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=change-orders) [Intermediate · Safety & Compliance · OSHA documentation, JHAs, and safety planning · 3 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=safety-compliance) [Intermediate · Closeout & Warranty · Project closeout, O&M manuals, and warranty tracking · 8 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=closeout-warranty) [Advanced · Ops & Leadership · Operations and leadership guidance for MEP contractors · 7 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=ops-leadership) [Intermediate · Field Enablement · Tools and workflows for field teams · 2 · article · s](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=field-enablement) [Intermediate · PM & Execution · Project management and execution workflows · 1 · article](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles?category=pm-execution) Recommended ## Start here New to AI? 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[Browse all articles](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles) [Featured · MEP · Contracts · + · 2 · Scope Gaps: The Most Expensive Small Miss in Construction · Understand how scope gaps form between trades and learn to identify and prevent them before they become costly disputes. · Oct 29, 2025 · 6 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/scope-gaps-expensive-miss) [Featured · MEP · Contracts · + · 2 · Contract Red Flags for Subs: A Fast AI-Assisted Review Workflow · Learn to quickly identify dangerous contract clauses before signing using a structured review process with AI assistance. · Oct 1, 2025 · 6 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/contract-red-flags-for-subs) [Featured · AI Basics · AI Fundamentals · + · 2 · Prompt Engineering 101: How to Get Useful Answers from AI · Learn the fundamentals of writing effective AI prompts that get you useful, accurate responses for construction tasks. · Jul 8, 2025 · 6 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/prompt-engineering-basics) ## Latest lessons Fresh content to keep your skills sharp [View all](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles) [Document Management · AI · + · 2 · Construction Document Automation: Streamline Workflows with AI · How AI-powered document automation streamlines construction workflows — from spec review and submittal generation to field documentation and closeout. · Mar 27, 2026 · 5 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/construction-document-automation-workflow) [AI · Automation · + · 2 · AI Agents in Construction: What They Are and How They Work · What AI agents are, how they differ from chatbots, and the five types of AI agents transforming construction workflows for trade contractors. · Mar 21, 2026 · 5 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/ai-agents-construction-explained) [AI · Document Management · + · 2 · AI Document Parsing for Construction: From Quotes to BOQs · How AI document parsing extracts structured data from construction quotes, bills of quantities, invoices, and specifications — reducing manual entry and improving accuracy. · Mar 16, 2026 · 5 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/ai-document-parsing-construction) [Estimating · AI · + · 2 · AI for Preconstruction Estimating: A Complete Guide · How AI transforms preconstruction estimating — from document triage and scope extraction to requirement analysis and bid preparation for trade contractors. · Mar 10, 2026 · 5 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/ai-preconstruction-estimating-guide) [Submittals · AI · + · 2 · AI-Powered Submittal Review: How It Works · Learn how AI automates the construction submittal review process — from requirement extraction to compliance checking — so trade contractors can start projects with contract-accurate logs on day one. · Mar 5, 2026 · 4 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/construction-submittal-review-ai) [LLM · Fine-tuning · + · 1 · When and How to Fine-Tune LLMs · Understand when fine-tuning is the right approach and learn the practical steps to fine-tune language models for your specific use case. · Feb 6, 2026 · 2 min read](https://www.pelles.ai/university/articles/llm-fine-tuning-guide) ## Keep learning Get new lessons delivered to your inbox every week. 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