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Choose your path. Each track contains curated articles to help you master AI in your specific area.

AI Basics

Foundational concepts for understanding and using AI

Bid Intake & Precon

Speed and accuracy in bid review and scope development

Estimating & Takeoffs

Quantity takeoffs, labor estimation, and pricing strategies

Contracts & Risk

Contract review and risk management for subcontractors

Change Order Management

Documentation, pricing, and negotiation of change orders

Safety & Compliance

OSHA documentation, JHAs, and safety planning

Closeout & Warranty

Project closeout, O&M manuals, and warranty tracking

Ops & Leadership

Operations and leadership guidance for MEP contractors

Field Enablement

Tools and workflows for field teams

PM & Execution

Project management and execution workflows

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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.

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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, 20255 min read

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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, 20256 min read

Latest Lessons

Fresh content to keep your skills sharp

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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.

Jan 2, 20262 min read

AI StrategyEnterprise+1

Building an AI Strategy for Your Enterprise

A comprehensive framework for developing an AI strategy that aligns with business goals and delivers measurable results.

Dec 28, 20252 min read

MEPLeadership+2

The AI Governance Checklist for Construction Teams

A practical governance framework for MEP subcontractors using AI—covering security, compliance, quality control, and responsible use.

Dec 24, 20258 min read

Getting Started with RAG: A Practical Guide

Learn how to implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in your organization. This guide covers the fundamentals, architecture, and best practices for building effective RAG systems.

Dec 18, 20252 min read

MEPLeadership+2

Building a Knowledge Base From Past Projects (Without Extra Admin Work)

Turn your completed projects into searchable institutional knowledge using AI—without creating more paperwork for your team.

Dec 17, 20257 min read

MEPProject Management+2

How to Track Scope Creep Before It Hits Your Profit

Identify and document scope creep as it happens so you can recover costs or stop the bleeding before project margins disappear.

Dec 15, 20256 min read

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