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AI Agents for Construction
Automate project tracking, subcontractor coordination, and progress billing. Run more jobs without more project managers.
Construction projects are complex: dozens of subs, hundreds of tasks, weather delays, change orders, and the constant pressure to stay on schedule and budget. What if AI agents helped manage the chaos?
The average general contractor juggles 5-15 active jobs, each with its own schedule, budget, subcontractors, and client expectations. You're paying for expensive project management software that still requires someone to update it. Meanwhile, receivables pile up because no one has time to chase payments.
AI agents change the equation. They read your schedules, track your subs, follow up on billings, and keep your books current. Not as a replacement for your team, but as tireless assistants that handle the coordination so your people can focus on building.
The Construction Software Tax
Construction management software has become essential, but the costs add up fast. Here's what contractors typically pay:
| Software | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
Procore | $375/mo | $45,000 |
Buildertrend | $125/mo | $15,000 |
CoConstruct | $379/mo | $4,548 |
QuickBooks Contractor | $189/mo | $2,268 |
Prices vary by company size and feature tier. Many require annual contracts.
You're paying thousands per year for software that still requires manual updates, doesn't talk to your accounting system, and can't follow up on an overdue invoice.
What Construction Software Really Is
Behind the construction-specific branding, most project management software is surprisingly simple:
| What They Call It | What It Actually Is |
|---|---|
| Project Scheduling | A Gantt chart linked to a database of tasks |
| Job Costing | Spreadsheets with budget vs. actual columns |
| Subcontractor Management | A contact list with contract PDFs attached |
| Change Order Tracking | A form that creates numbered documents |
| Progress Billing | Invoice templates tied to project milestones |
The software isn't magic. It's databases and documents. AI agents can read, write, and act on these same structures while actually doing the follow-up work.
AI Agents Built for Construction
These agents are designed for how construction companies actually work. Each one handles a specific operational burden so you can focus on building.
Replaces Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct
AI Project Manager
Track schedules across all active jobs, coordinate trade schedules, manage milestones, and flag delays before they cascade. The agent reads your schedules and proactively alerts you to conflicts.
Replaces sub tracking spreadsheets
AI Vendor Manager
Handle subcontractor communication, track insurance certificates, manage purchase orders, and coordinate scheduling. One agent managing all your sub relationships.
Replaces manual AR follow-up
AI Collections Agent
Follow up on progress billings professionally, track aging receivables, and send reminders at the right intervals. Get paid faster without awkward phone calls.
What AI Agents Do for Construction
AI agents work differently than traditional software. They don't just store data, they act on it:
Schedule coordination
Subcontractor coordination
Job cost tracking
Change order management
Collections follow-up
Your Jobs, Your Files, Your Control
Unlike SaaS platforms that lock your data in their system, AI agents work with files you own and control:
/jobs
/highland-residence
schedule.csv
budget.csv
change-orders.csv
/subs
plumbing-contract.pdf
electrical-po.pdf
/billings
draw-1.pdf
draw-2.pdf
/oak-street-commercial
schedule.csv
budget.csv
rfi-log.csv
/vendors
approved-subs.csv
insurance-certs/
/templates
change-order-form.md
lien-waiver.mdEvery schedule, budget, contract, and invoice lives in your file system. AI agents read and update these files directly. Export everything to CSV or PDF anytime. No vendor lock-in, no data hostage situations.
No per-seat pricing
Full data ownership
Works with existing tools
Audit-ready documentation
A Day in the Life
Here's how construction teams actually use AI agents throughout their day:
Morning Job Status Check
#construction-opsGood morning. Here's your job status summary:
| Job | Status | Next Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Residence | On Track | Framing inspection (Thu) |
| Oak Street Commercial | 2 Days Behind | HVAC rough-in (delayed) |
| Maple Ave Renovation | On Track | Final punch list (Mon) |
Alert: Oak Street electrical sub hasn't confirmed tomorrow's schedule. I can send a follow-up now if you'd like.
Change Order Tracking
Highland Residence has 3 change orders in progress:
| CO # | Description | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-007 | Upgraded fixtures (owner request) | $13,500 | Pending Approval |
| CO-008 | Structural modification | $3,500 | Approved |
| CO-009 | Added outdoor lighting | $8,800 | Pending Approval |
Total pending approval: $22,300. CO-007 has been waiting 8 days. Would you like me to send a follow-up to the owner?
Subcontractor Coordination
#construction-opsFrom: Vendor Manager Agent
Heads up: Martinez Plumbing's insurance cert expires in 5 days. I've sent them a reminder requesting updated documentation.
From: Project Manager Agent
Noted. I've flagged Highland Residence rough-in as at-risk until we have current certs. Three other jobs using Martinez this month.
Weekly AR Report
Weekly Collections Report
Here's your accounts receivable summary:
| Client | Invoice | Amount | Days Overdue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Development | INV-2024-089 | $48,500 | 32 |
| Sunrise Properties | INV-2024-091 | $30,200 | 18 |
| Metro Commercial | INV-2024-094 | $72,000 | 7 |
Total outstanding: $150,700. I sent follow-ups to Henderson (3rd notice) and Sunrise (2nd notice) last week. Henderson's AP said check is being processed. Want me to schedule a call with Metro before they hit 30 days?
Your Construction AI Team
Most construction operations benefit from multiple agents working together. Here's a typical setup:
| Agent | Role | Files Managed |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager | Track schedules, milestones, and job status | /jobs/*/schedule.csv, milestones.csv |
| Vendor Manager | Handle subs, POs, and insurance tracking | /vendors/*, /jobs/*/subs/* |
| Collections Agent | Follow up on billings and receivables | /billing/*, /jobs/*/invoices/* |
| Bookkeeper | Track job costs and financial reporting | /accounting/*, /jobs/*/budget.csv |
How They Work Together
Project Manager flags a milestone as complete and ready for billing
Bookkeeper generates the progress billing based on completion percentage
Collections Agent tracks the invoice and follows up when due
Vendor Manager coordinates with subs for the next phase
Each agent sees what the others are doing. When Project Manager updates a schedule, Vendor Manager automatically knows to adjust sub coordination.
Your AI team runs 24/7, coordinating across all your jobs, so you wake up to status reports instead of emergencies.
Works With Your Existing Stack
AI agents connect to the tools you already use. No complex integrations required.
Agents communicate via email, Slack, or API. They read and write to your existing file storage. Connect your accounting software for automatic job cost sync.
Build More. Manage Less.
AI agents handle the coordination so you can focus on winning and executing jobs.
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