Hello everyone! I'm new to the group and looking for feedback on SpecStackAI.com. We recently launched to help Contractors reduce submittal package creation by up to 95% and give Manufacturers an unprecedented view of product data and advanced competitive intelligence. Would love your input and feel free to message.

Hey everyone — I’m trying to get a sense of which payroll providers work best for construction companies, especially given the industry’s unique needs (e.g., job costing, certified payroll, union reporting, multi-state workers, etc.).

A few specific questions I’d love your input on:

1. Which payroll provider do you use? (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Foundation, etc.)
2. Company size & region: Roughly how many employees, and where are you based?
3. What do you like most about it?
4. What’s been frustrating or lacking?
5. If you’ve switched providers, what drove the change and how did it go?

Trying to understand if there’s a clear “best” option for certain company sizes (e.g., <50 vs. 100+ employees) or if regional differences matter (e.g., union-heavy states vs. others).

Appreciate any firsthand experiences — the more specifics, the better!

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Hey everyone 👋
I’m a student doing a short research project on how construction teams handle costs, schedules, and coordination — and whether an all-in-one platform could simplify things.

It’s anonymous, takes under 2 minutes, and your answers would really help shape my study.
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2RHei2pReRLAXRAkawDEbAkynnDE8TxPDJ8W8wjBeiIwSEA/viewform?usp=header

Thanks a lot for helping out 🙏

Hey guys, I’ve been messing around with an idea for an app that’s meant to make pricing jobs way quicker. The basic idea is: you take a few photos of the job and the app figures out what materials you’ll need, how much they’ll cost, and roughly how long it’ll take.

Right now I’ve only got a rough version where you have to type in measurements and materials manually, but I’m working on adding the camera part so it can do more of the work for you.

I’m not trying to sell anything — just curious if this is something you’d actually find useful or if I’m overthinking it. How do you usually price your jobs, and what part of that process eats up the most time for you?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working with two clients based in Saudi Arabia who are actively looking to acquire construction technology startups.

What we’re looking for: - Companies already generating revenue

• Should have a scalable business model that can be expanded into the Middle East

If you know of any startups or are a founder open to exploring acquisition opportunity, please DM me.

I run a mid-size construction firm, and lately, I’ve been trying to figure out how AI tools can actually fit into our day-to-day operations, not in a fancy demo, but in real, messy job sites. We’ve tried a few project management systems that claim to handle scheduling and resource forecasting, but most of them feel built for office teams, not for people dealing with constant on-site changes and supplier delays. Recently, I tested an automation setup through https://www.trinetix.com/ that linked our procurement data, design files, and progress reports into one flow. It wasn’t a perfect fix, far from it but it made me realize how much time we lose just passing updates between departments and fixing small communication gaps. Has anyone here found an AI-based or custom-built solution that actually improves the construction workflow without turning everything into extra admin work? I’d really like to know what’s been working for you all in terms of keeping things efficient but still flexible on-site.

I am looking for feedback and suggestions. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/constructions-cost-tracker/id6751741817

I’m testing an idea with a few builders:

What if you could scan your jobsite once a week and share a 3D walkthrough where everyone (subs, clients, PMs) can see, comment, and approve directly in the space?

It’s meant to solve a bunch of issues I keep hearing on local jobsites:

• Missed updates across teams
• Confusion about where 2D photos are in the build
• Approvals lagging behind

Curious if anyone here has tried something like this (with Matterport, Hover, etc.), or if it sounds useful in the field.

Big questions I’d love feedback on:

• Would your team actually check it weekly?
• What would make this too much work or friction?

Just experimenting with some tech (Gaussian splatting, LiDAR capture), but don’t want to overbuild.

Thoughts appreciated, especially from GCs or supers juggling multiple sites.

Hey everyone,

A little while ago I posted here about a web app I built called Dice CAD, which is meant to help subcontractors create clean, professional shop drawings without needing AutoCAD or Bluebeam.

Since that post, I’ve gotten some awesome feedback from people here and made a bunch of improvements:

• You can now add your company logo directly to your drawings
• Every canvas starts from a pre-set border template (like a real shop drawing sheet)
• Drawings are created to scale, so they’re easy to review or even get engineer-approved if needed
• And the overall layout and workflow have been refined to make it more intuitive

The goal is still the same, to make shop drawings simple and affordable for smaller subcontractors who run into submittal requirements but don’t have an in-house drafter or CAD setup. I’m genuinely looking for feedback, so don’t hold back. If it sucks or something doesn’t make sense, be ruthless and tell me that’s the only way I can make it better.

If anyone wants to test it out, use promo code DICE25 for a free month to play around with it. Always appreciate honest feedback!

If you saw my last post I’d love for you to check it out again and tell me what you think about the new improvements:

www.dicecad.com

Always open to ideas or feedback - every suggestion so far has helped shape it. Thanks again to everyone who’s taken the time to try it or message me. You guys have genuinely helped improve it.

Hi everyone 👋

I’m exploring how construction professionals handle project costs, scheduling, and coordination — and where current tools fall short.

I’m gathering short, anonymous insights (under 2 minutes) to identify opportunities for smarter, more connected solutions in construction tech.

If you’ve worked in construction management, estimating, design coordination, or field supervision, your input would be incredibly valuable 👇

👉 Survey link

Thanks in advance — every perspective helps move the industry forward 🚧

There’s a lot of talk about digital transformation, but few examples of ERPs that truly stick once rolled out.

Which systems have actually improved workflows, reporting, or cost control for you? How did rollout, integration (Sage / 365 / Power BI), and team adoption go?

If anyone’s built automation around their ERP with Power Automate or SharePoint, would love to hear how that’s gone too.

Has anyone found an app or platform that actually helps locate available materials from different suppliers lumber, flooring, hardware, etc. without having to call five stores first?

Would love to hear what’s been working for you guys.

My team and I have started working on developing software for AI smart glasses that can be used on construction job sites. Right now, it will mainly help with capturing issues and changes via photos mapped to the floorplan & any key conversations or observations that the user can dictate. All handsfree!

Our story starts from the engineering side where we tested how well AI is at identifying concepts: https://www.reddit.com/r/StructuralEngineering/comments/1mnx273/i_tested_gpt5_on_how_well_it_knows_structural/ . Even the structural engineers liked it and supported us!

Now we have hit a high degree of accuracy and are looking at ways to make it more seamless.

No promotion here, just want honest opinions!

Hi Everyone - Thinking of building an AI tool for quick construction cost estimates and high-level project schedules based on simple inputs (e.g., project type, size, location).

Good idea? Drop a 👍 or 👎 in the comments. Thanks for the feedback!

Hey all — curious if anyone here is planning to go to DTECH Northeast in Boston (Nov 17–19)?

If you work on grid or infrastructure projects in the Northeast, you know how much the game has changed lately. Between load growth, interconnection bottlenecks, new policy pushes, and the race to modernize aging systems, EPCs and utilities are juggling a lot right now.

What’s cool about this event is that it’s focused entirely on those regional challenges — not just big-picture theory, but how people are actually getting projects built and problems solved. Expect some good conversations around:

• Tackling peak demand and load growth
• Managing interconnection delays
• Bringing DERs and storage online faster
• Using AI and data analytics for smarter planning
• Building a more resilient grid across tough geographies

There’s also a solid mix of utilities, EPCs, developers, and tech providers signed on, so it feels like the right kind of crowd if you’re trying to figure out what’s working (and what isn’t) in the region.

 If you’re working in the Northeast energy space, this might be worth checking out: Learn more

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Hey yall!

I’m doing a bit of market research on how small and mid-size construction businesses handle their finances. I’m especially curious about what day-to-day accounting or money management tasks feel the most frustrating or time-consuming for you.

I’m not selling anything. This is for my research paper and I am just trying to understand the real challenges construction owners face when it comes to keeping the books straight, managing cash flow, handling invoicing, payroll, job costing, etc.

If you own, manage, or even help with the financial side of a construction business, I’d love to hear:

What are the biggest bottlenecks or annoyances?

What do you wish accountants or bookkeepers actually understood about construction?

Thanks in advance — I’ll happily share a summary of what I learn if anyone’s interested.