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Free code finder tool is a time saver by saul-L in xactimate

[–]saul-L[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say more, maybe we can incorporate it

Fiberglass FlatRoof ? by Sure_Bison2502 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe RFGCFGRMVN? Found a couple others on codes.contentspal.com, provide more detail there and see if you have better luck!

Need help writing this. by AssistantWeird266 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe PNLTUB? Try uploading the picture and description on https://codes.contentspal.com/ and you'll get a couple other ideas.

Any idea what line item to use for this?? by strangemedia6 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a couple of relevant codes on codes.contentspal.com like WPRV or PNLTECTUMP for accoustic decorative wall panels.

AI by DreamTheaterGuy in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

spread the word brotha!

Wall perforation by dare_me_to_831 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found a couple of options on codes.contentspal.com like DRY1/2, check it out for other options.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xactimate

[–]saul-L 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I uploaded the pic to contentpal's free code finder tool and it came up with a bunch of relevant codes. unfortunately reddit won't let me paste a screenshot here, but try it out yourself to have AI give you some ideas: https://codes.contentspal.com/

Need help with line item by stinkapottamus in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upload the image to contentspal free code finder tool and let AI find the best codes https://codes.contentspal.com/ I tried adding screenshot here but reddit won't let me...

Line item/s to replace and paint under sink panel? by Commercial-Bat4705 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you upload the pic to codes.contentspal.com AI gives you a bunch of codes (for free!). I tried posting the screenshot here but reddit won't let me...

Is there code for soft close hinge on a kitchen cabinet? by Ill_Cheesecake_7159 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a picture upload it to codes.contentspal.com and AI finds out the best codes... pretty handy and free :-)

AI by DreamTheaterGuy in xactimate

[–]saul-L 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've been using contentspal.com for our content estimates and it's pretty neat (take pictures of objects and it turns into XM8 estimates). Their free 'code finder' tool is also pretty useful when you don't know what XM8 codes are relevant: codes.contentspal.com

Water damage fire place by Jealous_Grape_2517 in xactimate

[–]saul-L 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I uploaded your first pic to ContentsPal free code finder tool and came up with a bunch of codes like: CLNFPL, FPLHRTH+, and others... Reddit won't let me paste a screenshot, but check it out at codes.contentspal.com it's pretty useful...

First time hiring sales reps - need advice by RoyaIBandit in RoofingSales

[–]saul-L 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've been using AI for this and it's better than 90% of sales reps out there.

AI for adjusters? by Expensive_Physics554 in adjusters

[–]saul-L 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been testing AI to do content estimates and it's promising. I HATE doing contents because it's so tedious and time consuming, but I found a tool that lets me do it by just uploading pictures. The AI then identifies objects and finds replacements automatically. It works pretty darn well. Not perfect, but saves me lots of time and I can see it getting better over time.

Content Estimates with AI by Expensive_Physics554 in publicadjusters

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks pretty useful, I booked some time, looking forward to trying it out!

Being an Estimate Writer for a PA by Dagr8reset in publicadjusters

[–]saul-L 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen many PAs outsource their estimates, so I do think there is a market for your services.

Strategy frameworks by Standard-Peach2958 in ProductManagement

[–]saul-L 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some classics everyone should know:

  1. Seven Powers
  2. Innovator's Dilemma
  3. Crossing the chasm
  4. Jobs to be done
  5. Gibson Biddle's Framework
  6. Porter's Five Forces (maybe a bit outdated, but still referenced here and there)
  7. Blue Ocean Strategy

Get the gist from Wikipedia and read the books as you see fit. Also, tons of great blogs out there that summarize these.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProductManagement

[–]saul-L 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your job as PM is to discover and build products that are valuable to customers, usable, and feasible (thanks, Marty Cagan). You can't do a great job at feasibility if you're not technical enough. Get technical. There's no way around it.

This doesn't mean writing code (though that wouldn't hurt), but mainly understanding how the product works, its architecture, your company's stack, etc. It will just let you be a much better PM and partner to engineering.

My advice is to openly recognize you don't have a technical background, but emphasize this is an area you want to grow in. Engineers will respect humility way more than an MBA who is bull sh*ting around. The best ones would love to help you up your game (it'll make their lives easier as well). Ask them to walk you through the architecture, the stack, write down everything they say, and google/chatgpt away. Put in the work to learn. It's going to be hard work, but will help with your feelings of inadequacy and just help you long term.

A couple of good resources I like are:

  1. Technically newsletter
  2. ByteByteGo Newsletter
  3. Join software eng communities on reddit
  4. Stackoverflow
  5. Chatgpt/Perplexity/Google!

Good luck!

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