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How to use AI to tackle the skilled labor gap and scale faster

The construction industry currently faces a gap of a half million workers. Meanwhile, demand for skilled labor keeps increasing every year.

The good news? AI can help. In fact, it already is helping countless commercial contractors do more with less.

Patrick Scarpati, Director, Construction Technology and Innovation at ABC, and Mohit Sinha Sr. Director, Product at BuildOps recently sat down to share:

  • 3 ways commercial contractors use AI to cut down on busy work
  • Tips on choosing the right tools
  • An exclusive look at the future of AI and the trades

Watch the full episode here:

Why embracing AI in the trades is a must

Simply put, there’s an increased demand for construction work and not enough workers to keep up with that demand.

AI can make your existing workforce more productive, so you can get more work done — without adding more overhead.

How can AI revolutionize your commercial contracting business?

Here are a couple of examples:

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Questions commercial contractors should ask when thinking of adding AI to their business

Before you add any tool, including AI, into your workflow, it’s worth asking a few questions. That way you don’t wind up bogged down with tech that’s doing more harm than good.

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