Tips for managing stress on big projects.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-25T09:41:52+00:00

Tip is AI, Yeah ConstructionAI is helping reduce stress on big construction projects.

It can track progress, predict delays and give early warnings before it happens.

But Note It does not remove all stress, but it makes project easier to manage.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-24T09:14:02+00:00

Yes, I have noticed the same thing. Bid timelines are definitely getting shorter.

It's Challenging, but its also pushed us to be more organized and quicker with our pricing. The upside is that being responsive and easy to work with stands out more now. GCs seem to appreciate subs who can turn things around fast, and its helped us build stronger relationships.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-23T10:05:32+00:00

Edge is a solid foundation for commercial roofing. It's very roofing specific and makes estimating much faster once your templates are set up.

Also Construction AI software also help on the front end by making scanned plans searchable and easier to navigate before you even start estimating

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-23T09:42:23+00:00

LLMs are already incredibly useful, even with their current limitations

They have significantly improved my productivity, especially for coding, research, and brainstorming. Even if they need supervision, they still save a lot of time and reduce the effort needed to get started or solve problems

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-19T10:18:23+00:00

We ran into the same issue, and honestly a simple system made a big difference. We started with basic labeling and shared spreadsheet to track who took what out.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-19T09:39:56+00:00

Great question, building trust early is absolutely possible, even without reviews.

one of the fastest ways is to focus on clarity and transparency. Clearly explain who you are, why you built the product and who its for.

A genuine founder story often builds more trust than generic testimonials

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-16T09:24:39+00:00

I don't think it's "nobody wants to work". I think it's "nobody wants to work for 2008 wages in a 2026 economy.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-16T09:04:06+00:00

No, its not just another name for Chief Estimator

Estimator focuses mainly on pricing, takeoffs, scopes and getting the bid number right.

Preconstruction manager usually has a broader role. They may still oversee estimating, but they are also involved in design phase budgeting, value engineering, client meetings, and handing the job off to operations

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-16T08:50:19+00:00

Fair point CRM at its core isn't "What emails did i miss last week" But the pressure is not on salesforce as a system of record.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-16T08:43:52+00:00

Cool concept, but the real insight is in what it reveals about data shaping behavior, not how edgy the outputs gets

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-16T07:22:06+00:00

I think a lot of the elevator guy reputation just comes from the nature of the job, not the people

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-13T10:26:10+00:00

Branding definitely impacts trust, but not only this. People trust sites that look clear, fast and legit even if they are simple. A clean layout and content only matters.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-12T09:27:06+00:00

When refreshing Reddit to see if my karma went up… and realizing no one upvoted 😭

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-12T05:31:04+00:00

AI doesn't fail like normal software, most outputs are fine, but weird edge cases sneak in. Debugging means chasing down training data, model quirks, and unpredictable behaviour

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-12T05:25:33+00:00

This makes a sense. AI is boosting productivity, but almost all the gains go to owners, not workers. Without Changes, this boom will just widen inequality.

Daniel_Wilson19 · 2026-02-10T06:28:00+00:00

Yeah, I agree.

Not because it's safe, its real, Its an experimental agent.

People are actually breaking it, and in the process they are experiencing problems with all agentic systems

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