Previously I used to use Candy. I loved it but it had a super steep learning curve. It took ages to get used to and I think I was probably only using it for 10% of what it could do. The project controls stuff was pretty impressive but I never got to apply it on a job properly

I'm writing an article on how you can use AI to review construction contracts. My basic workflow is 1. Build a library of acceptable contract terms. I.e. I only accept liquidated damages under a 10% cap. No AI in this. It's just a basis for starting 2.Review the project scope against your estimate. Does how your client matches scope align with how you have priced the job? Example Prompt: "Review the attached scope of works, drawings, and specifications. Compare them against my letter of offer and estimate summary (attached). For each requirement in the contract documents: 1. Confirm whether it's covered in my estimate 2. Flag any requirements that are additional to or different from my submission 3. Identify any ambiguous scope items that could be interpreted multiple ways Output as a table with columns: Requirement | Contract Reference | Estimate Reference | Status (Aligned / Additional / Different / Ambiguous) | Notes" 3.Review Schedule and Time Provisions. Time is really important on construction projects. Basically it introduces risk (liquidated damages), drives cost (overheads) and sets you up for EoT claims (i.e. have you defined what the client is handing over properly) You can use AI to actually build schedules. But I always use the man hour method for self-perform or use a high-level phase approach for sub-contract projects. Example prompt: "Review the time-related provisions in this contract, including: - Contract completion date and any milestone dates - Extension of time clauses (causes, notice periods, assessment process) - Liquidated damages (rate, cap, triggers) - Float ownership - Suspension provisions Compare against my acceptable positions (attached). For each deviation, provide: - Clause reference - Contract position - My standard position - Suggested amendment - Justification for the change" 4. Cash-Flow Review Basiaclly do a cash-flow check to make srure you are going to be as cash positive as possible

Just curious, why everyone joined? I personally joined to learn more and get help with problems I see come up for family members who are contractors.

I heard this the other day on Linkedin. But the guy broke down projects into three pillars: Find work Bid projects at a price/terms and conditions you can deliver them. Probably the hardest part cause construction is so heavily commoditized. Do work Complete the scope defined in the contract. Pouring concrete, trenching, standing steel etc. Do whats on the drawings, and check what you built was correct. Get paid Contract admin. Payment claims, variations etc. The only thing I’d probably add is completions. Handing over the project at the end.

I'm keen to hear who everybody is, and what their goals are I assume you already know who I am. But if you don't I'm Tim. I worked for 8 years for big contractors on road, rail, renewable energy projects. I've always worked for head-contractors. I recently worked for some smaller contractors as a consultant when I left my job doing estimating and contract management. It was good, but I found it hard to see a path to scale (other than just starting a contracting business myself) So I instead decided to build software, and found that that's 100x harder than I thought and a very easy way to lose money