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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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Is AI the 5th Industrial Revolution?

Ben Truman: Mon, Apr 15, 2024

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Powerful Decision Making With AI in Business: Part 2

Ben Truman: Wed, Aug 30, 2023

Welcome back to the second part of our comprehensive blog series on “The Power of AI Decision Making in Business.” In Part 1, we explored the...

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Powerful Decision Making With AI in Business: Part 1

Ben Truman: Tue, Aug 15, 2023

How powerful is AI? Will AI steal our jobs? Can AI take over the world? These and many others are the most common questions when it comes to...

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Promising reasons to evaluate Generative AI

Ben Truman: Mon, May 15, 2023

In the last year, we have seen huge leaps in generative AI. Social media platforms have been abuzz with news about ChatGPT, Dall-E, and other large...