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4 AI Myths Trade Contractors Believe- Busted
AI doesn't replace trade experience, it removes the busywork that slows teams down.
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The Estimating Grind: What Trade Contractors Deal With Every Day
Every trade contractor knows estimating is never just takeoff. It's one of the hardest parts of the job.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Jan 5, 2026|4 min
10 Generative AI Use Cases in Construction
This guide breaks down 10 practical GenAI use cases that help contractors review documents faster, reduce risk, and bid more consistently.
Pelles.ai|Dec 20, 2025|8 min
10 Best Construction Document Management Software Tools
Breakdown of document management software covering intelligence, workflows, and collaboration features for trade contractors.
Pelles.ai|Dec 11, 2025|11 min
Good Things Take Time
Why letting AI take its time is a trade-off worth making in mission critical use cases.
Ido Glanz|Oct 21, 2025|5 min
Proceed with Caution: AI safety & security for your business
AI is powerful, but it's only worth using if it's secure, trustworthy, and protects your data.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Sep 9, 2025|4 min
The Art and Science of Context Engineering
Explores how intelligent systems are architected beyond models and prompts.
Matan Weksler|Jul 8, 2025|6 min
The Construction Prompt Coach: Get What You Need from AI, Fast.
How to turn AI from generic answers into a practical construction tool.
Matan Weksler|Jun 23, 2025|7 min
Your Next Hire Might Be an AI That Never Sleeps — What is an Ambient AI agent?
How long-running AI agents are turning preconstruction from a manual, high-risk scramble into a proactive, always-on digital workforce.
Matan Weksler|Jun 17, 2025|7 min
The AI Blueprint for Construction's Future: Inside the Rise of MCP (Model Context Protocol)
How MCP connects AI with construction tools to automate workflows and boost subcontractor efficiency.
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Ido Beerie|Jun 10, 2025|6 min
Beyond the Prompt — From On-Demand to Always-On
How AI is evolving from a tool you direct to a colleague that anticipates your needs.
Matan Weksler|Jun 8, 2025|8 min
Why search is going to change forever
How AI is reshaping search — from keyword matching to semantic and agentic search.
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Nadav Orren|Jun 4, 2025|8 min
Making AI work for You: Easier than you imagine
Modern AI tools are accessible, intuitive, and ready to deliver value from day one.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Dec 2, 2024|4 min
Cracking AI's Black Boxes
A practical look inside the AI black box, explaining how generative models work.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Aug 27, 2024|3 min
Tackling AI trust issues
Trusting AI starts with treating it like a power tool — understanding its limits.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Jul 24, 2024|4 min
The Battle of the Giants
What the latest OpenAI and Google AI releases mean — and why real value comes from industry-specific AI, not just bigger models.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|May 16, 2024|3 min
Construction AI Agents — From Tools to Workers
How agentic reasoning can transform preconstruction workflows.
Matan Weksler|May 7, 2024|4 min
AI at Play: Explaining AI Through Sports
What AI really is — explained in simple, human terms, with everyday analogies.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Apr 30, 2024|4 min
Building Smarter, Not Harder: AI's Role in Preconstruction
A billboard challenged ChatGPT to complete a construction project — but AI's real power lies in preconstruction.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Mar 25, 2024|3 min
OpenAI, ChatGPT, and the MEP Industry
Discusses OpenAI's mission and relevance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing sectors.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Feb 20, 2024|3 min
The HVAC Industry - Future Trends & Outlook from AHR Expo
Overview of AHR Expo's role in HVAC industry networking and innovation.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Feb 1, 2024|2 min
The limitations of ChatGPT or why isn't it good enough for the MEP industry
General-purpose GPT tools aren't built for construction — and why the industry needs domain-specific AI instead.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Dec 7, 2023|4 min
Unlocking the Potential of Data in Construction: Key Challenges
Addresses construction data challenges including unused information and complexity.
Matan Weksler|Oct 10, 2023|4 min
Unleashing Efficiency: The Power of Multimodal AI in Pre-Construction and MEP Design
Discusses multimodal AI as a groundbreaking advancement reshaping preconstruction.
Matan Weksler|Aug 10, 2023|2 min
The Benefits of Value Engineering
Why value engineering is a powerful yet underused lever in MEP projects.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Jul 27, 2023|2 min
5 Ways AI Can Save Time & Money for the MEP Industry
How AI-driven design and automation can reduce errors, RFIs, rework, and coordination.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Jul 18, 2023|2 min
Generative AI and the Future of MEP Engineering
How generative design is reshaping MEP workflows by reducing design time.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Mar 30, 2023|1 min
The Future of the AEC Industry
Reflects on significant changes and challenges in the architecture, engineering, and construction sector.
Yael Meretyk Hanan|Feb 23, 2023|2 min