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Why Historical Job Data Is a Gold Mine for AI Estimating
Ben Truman: Sat, May 30, 2026
Every estimate your company has ever created contains value.
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Traditional Estimating Can’t Keep Up With Modern Construction Data
Kenneth Sewell: Fri, May 15, 2026
Construction estimating has changed dramatically over the last decade.
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Why AI Estimating Creates More Work for Some Teams (and Less for Others)
Ben Truman: Thu, Apr 30, 2026
As teams start using AI in estimating, the results aren’t always the same.
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7 Mistakes Teams Make When Adding AI to Their Estimating Process
Kenneth Sewell: Wed, Apr 15, 2026
AI is quickly becoming part of the estimating process for many component manufacturers. The promise is simple. Faster takeoffs, quicker bids, and...
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Is AI Fixing or Exposing Your Estimating Process?
Ben Truman: Mon, Mar 30, 2026
AI is making estimating faster. What used to take days can now happen in hours, and that is a real shift for component manufacturers. But as teams...
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5 Problems AI Estimating Can Solve in Component Manufacturing
Kenneth Sewell: Sun, Mar 15, 2026
If you spend any time around a truss plant, you know the estimating department is usually one of the busiest parts of the business.
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Understanding the First Wave of AI in Truss Manufacturing
Ben Truman: Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in the truss industry. It’s already being used in practical ways that help teams reduce risk,...
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What Can a Truss Plant Learn from Valentine’s Day?
Kenneth Sewell: Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of exposing whether things are running smoothly or… getting complicated. Missed expectations, last-minute surprises, and...
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If You Run a Truss Plant, Stop Doing These 5 Things
Ben Truman: Fri, Jan 30, 2026
If you run a truss plant, chances are you are doing at least a few things that feel normal but are quietly making your operation harder than it needs...