For decades, construction technology has focused on what happens after a project breaks ground. Project management tools, scheduling software, and field tracking systems all aim to improve execution. But the biggest inefficiencies in construction don’t happen in the field—they happen long before the first shovel hits the dirt.
Preconstruction remains one of the most manual, time-consuming phases of the entire construction lifecycle. Suppliers still spend days reviewing drawings, extracting quantities, building spreadsheets, and assembling bids—often for projects they never win.
Artificial intelligence is changing that.
AI-powered platforms are now capable of reading construction drawings, extracting material quantities, and generating accurate estimates in minutes instead of days. This shift is redefining how suppliers approach bidding, allowing them to respond faster, pursue more projects, and reduce costly overhead.
As AI adoption accelerates across the industry, the suppliers who modernize their preconstruction workflows will gain a clear competitive advantage. Speed, accuracy, and scalability are no longer optional—they’re table stakes.
