Product Updates​ Archives - Trunk.Tools https://trunktools.com/resources/category/product-updates/ Aligning incentives in construction Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:08:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Building the Brain Behind Construction: Inside Trunk Tools’ AI Team https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/inside-trunk-tools-ai-team/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:20:58 +0000 http://localhost:10023/?p=3555 At Trunk Tools, AI isn’t an add-on—it’s the foundation. With one of the largest AI teams in construction tech, Trunk Tools is fusing research-level expertise with real jobsite challenges. Their engineers—spanning computer vision, NLP, and MLOps—are transforming how the world builds, already driving results across $100B+ in construction volume.

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At Trunk Tools, AI isn’t a buzzword; it’s the foundation.

Construction is one of the most complex, data-heavy, and risk-sensitive industries on Earth. Every project generates thousands of drawings, specs, and submittals, and every small mistake can ripple into real-world cost and delay.

Trunk Tools was built around one radical idea: making AI a core capability, not a feature.

We didn’t bolt AI onto construction software. We built construction intelligence from the ground up.
Dr. Sarah Buchner
Founder & CEO, Trunk Tools

The Largest AI Team in Construction Tech

While many companies are only beginning to experiment with AI, Trunk Tools has quietly assembled one of the largest and most experienced machine learning teams in construction technology over the last four years. The team is 25+ engineers strong, spanning major AI disciplines: computer vision, natural language processing, evaluation, optimization, and MLOps.

Collectively, the group brings more than 200 years of experience, over fifteen advanced degrees (including six PhDs), and more than fifteen patents and publications.

Team members have built, deployed, and refined machine learning systems at Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, NASA, IBM, DocuSign, Dataminr, and 3M, and now they are applying that expertise to an industry that literally builds the world.

You can’t just plug a foundation model like GPT into a construction site. It has to understand the noise, the context, and the consequences.
Alex Shyr
VP of AI, Trunk Tools

From Research Labs to Real Jobsites

Beyond impressive résumés, this team delivers real-world impact.

AI in the field is unforgiving: constantly changing drawings, inconsistent specs, messy PDFs, and jobsite chaos. Trunk Tools’ engineers take that complexity head-on, combining academic rigor with construction pragmatism.

  • NLP specialists decode the nuanced language of submittals and contracts.
  • Computer vision engineers interpret drawings and finish schedules with precision.
  • MLOps experts ensure every model update is tested, traceable, and deployable in hours, not weeks.
  • AI evaluation engineers stress-test model reliability against real-world data, not just benchmarks.

A Multidisciplinary Team for a Multidimensional Industry

Trunk Tools’ ML engineers collaborate across specialties.

Each project blends natural language processing for text-heavy submittals and specifications, vision models for plans and sheets, optimization for scheduling, and reinforcement learning for process improvement.

The result is not a single model but a network of cooperating agents designed to help humans make faster, better decisions.

We don’t just work with data; we make it meaningful. This is the difference between having AI features and being an AI-first company.
Dr. Sarah Buchner
Founder & CEO, Trunk Tools

Proof, Not Promises

This work isn’t theoretical. Trunk Tools’ AI now powers workflows across hundreds of active construction projects totaling $50B+ in construction volume, including a nationwide rollout with Gilbane Building Company.

On the ground, that translates to tangible outcomes:

  • 50%+ reduction in submittal review time
  • $100K monthly rework expenses eliminated before they ever reach the field.
  • 20+ hours a week back to building, not paperwork.

The Bottom Line

Trunk Tools’ AI team is not only imagining the future of construction but actively engineering it.

Bring AI Intelligence to Your Jobsites

Ready to see how Trunk Tools’ AI team is transforming construction from the ground up? Schedule a demo to experience how our AI-driven workflows reduce rework, accelerate reviews, and give your teams more time to build. Let’s engineer the future of construction—together.

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Trunk Tools Announces New Integration with Dropbox: Automate and Optimize Your Documentation Management https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/trunk-tools-announces-new-integration-with-dropbox-automate-optimize-document-management/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:28:50 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2836 Trunk Tools is excited to announce our latest integration with Dropbox, designed to streamline document management and automate critical file handling workflows for our customers. By seamlessly connecting Dropbox’s powerful cloud storage capabilities with Trunk Tools’ AI-driven analytics platform, users can now effortlessly manage, access, and analyze their project documentation with unparalleled efficiency.

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Trunk Tools is excited to announce the launch of our latest integration with Dropbox, designed to streamline document management and automate critical file handling workflows for our customers. By seamlessly connecting Dropbox’s powerful cloud storage capabilities with Trunk Tools’ AI-driven analytics platform, users can now effortlessly manage, access, and analyze their project documentation with unparalleled efficiency.

Simplifying Documentation Management: Automation Meets Intelligence

The Trunk Tools and Dropbox integration automates essential construction management tasks by delivering immediate access to relevant project documentation. Now, teams can focus on decision-making and strategic tasks instead of spending valuable time organizing and transferring files manually.

Key Benefits of the Trunk Tools + Dropbox Integration:

  • Automated Folder Structure Replication: Effortlessly replicates your Dropbox project folder structures in Trunk Tools, including all nested folders, ensuring your documentation stays organized automatically.
  • Real-Time File Metadata Delivery: Receive immediate metadata for new or updated files from Dropbox directly within Trunk Tools, keeping your data current and accessible.
  • Streamlined File Management: Automatically manage deleted or moved files, ensuring Trunk Tools mirrors the Dropbox environment accurately, reducing potential errors or confusion.
  • Hourly Syncs: Your data stays up-to-date with hourly syncing, allowing your teams continuous access to the latest files without manual updates.
Dropbox is a leader in secure cloud file management, and our integration with them is a critical step toward simplifying how construction teams handle documentation. With this integration, users can seamlessly and securely sync their Dropbox folders and files with TrunkText to get all the benefits TrunkText has to offer.
Matt Pardee
Director of Engineering
Trunk Tools

Seamless Setup, Immediate Impact

This integration is straightforward to deploy and maintain. After an initial setup, the integration syncs regularly to ensure Trunk Tools and Dropbox remain aligned.

Empowering Your Teams with Automated Documentation

Whether you’re a Project Manager, Field Engineer, or Construction Executive, the Dropbox integration gives your team the power of connected, automated documentation. By synchronizing Dropbox files and metadata in real time, Trunk Tools enables more accurate decision-making, faster issue detection, and a major reduction in manual data handling, so your team can stay focused on execution.

Driving Success Through Intelligent Automation

The integration has already shown substantial benefits for our early-adopter customers. By automating the synchronization of Dropbox files to the Trunk Tools platform, teams can significantly reduce manual workload, prevent documentation errors, and maintain project accuracy, all of which directly contribute to improved project outcomes and reduced operational costs.

This integration with Dropbox is a critical part of our mission to ‘let builders build.’ Teams can now bring more of their project data into Trunk Tools, giving our system a more complete and connected view of the jobsite documentation. This empowers our platform to detect discrepancies earlier, deliver more relevant insights to users, and continue automating workflows that matter most. It’s another step toward making intelligent automation the default across construction project management.
Livia Lucas
Product Manager
Trunk Tools

Ready to Streamline Your Document Management?

With Trunk Tools’ Dropbox integration, streamline your workflows and elevate your documentation management processes today. Say goodbye to manual data transfers and tedious document tracking, and hello to automation-driven efficiency.

Get Started Today!

To discover how the Dropbox integration can transform your operations, reach out to our team or schedule a demo. Let’s build a smarter documentation process together.

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Trunk Tools Announces New Integration with Egnyte: Streamlining Construction Workflows with AI-Powered Automation https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/trunk-tools-announces-launch-of-egnyte-integration/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:17:31 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2811 Trunk Tools is excited to announce the launch of our integration with Egnyte, designed to empower construction teams by automating workflows, enhancing decision-making, and reducing costly rework. By combining the strength of Egnyte’s cloud content management platform with Trunk Tools’ AI capabilities, this partnership offers an innovative solution that connects project data and documentation with construction-specific artificial intelligence (AI).

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Trunk Tools is excited to announce the launch of our integration with Egnyte, designed to empower construction teams by automating workflows, enhancing decision-making, and reducing costly rework. By combining the strength of Egnyte’s cloud content management platform with Trunk Tools’ AI capabilities, this partnership offers an innovative solution that connects project data and documentation with construction-specific artificial intelligence (AI).

We are thrilled to add TrunkTools to Egnyte’s growing ecosystem of partners, enabling our customers to extend Egnyte’s data governance capabilities to other solutions. This integration will empower teams to automate workflows and make quicker, more informed decisions, whether in the office or the field, by leveraging AI, reflecting our mission of making AI practical, purposeful, and private.
Kevin Soohoo
Senior Director of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Egnyte

Simplifying Construction Workflows: A Smarter Way to Work

The integration of Egnyte with Trunk Tools is a game-changer for the construction industry. Trunk Tools’ AI-powered construction assistant, TrunkText, now connects seamlessly with your Egnyte content, allowing field teams to instantly access and analyze project files, documents, and folders. Gone are the days of manually sifting through stacks of paperwork—this integration pulls all relevant documents, even as they change, into a centralized hub for immediate, actionable insights.

Key Benefits of the Trunk Tools + Egnyte Integration:

  • Automated Workflows: TrunkText’s AI agents process files directly from Egnyte, automating tedious tasks and significantly reducing manual effort. Whether it’s cross-referencing documents, tracking project updates, or retrieving key information, everything becomes faster and more efficient.
  • Enhanced Decision-Making: Access to real-time, relevant data allows construction teams to make informed decisions quickly. Trunk Tools’ AI processes the documents from Egnyte, ensuring teams always have the right information at their fingertips—leading to faster decisions and more effective project management.
  • Reduced Rework: By continuously syncing with Egnyte, TrunkText automatically identifies discrepancies in project documents, helping teams spot issues early. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of costly rework, delays, and errors in construction.
  • Real-Time Sync: Even as documents are renamed, added, or moved within Egnyte, TrunkTools stays in sync with these changes in real-time. This means teams always have access to the latest project files, ensuring their workflows are continuously optimized.
Our goal was a zero-friction setup. Connect Egnyte, and Trunk Tools takes care of the rest—no manual syncing, no hassle. Field teams stay focused while everything stays in sync, quietly and reliably.
Nick Akey
Senior Integrations Engineer
Trunk Tools

A Seamless Integration: How It Works

The integration leverages the Egnyte Workato SDK to ensure smooth, automated interaction between Egnyte and Trunk Tools. After a simple one-time setup, the system will automatically sync and retrieve files from Egnyte. Users can toggle different folders and documents for a highly customizable experience, making it easier than ever for construction professionals to retrieve and analyze the data they need.

This integration is designed with field teams in mind—reducing the time spent on documentation management, improving efficiency, and enabling teams to focus on what matters most: building.

Powering Construction Professionals with AI

The Trunk Tools + Egnyte integration is built for the construction professionals who are continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Engineer, this integration ensures your team has the tools to reduce inefficiencies and avoid the headaches associated with disorganized or outdated documentation.

Customer Success: How the Integration Improves the Bottom Line

Leading construction firms are already seeing transformative results. The integration is helping project engineers, coordinators, and managers optimize their workflows, identify discrepancies earlier, and enhance collaboration—leading to faster project delivery and lower costs.

With our new Egnyte integration, TrunkText becomes even more powerful for construction teams. By connecting with Egnyte, we can now bring in more user data to TrunkText and continue to automate their workflows. This integration enables us to deliver smarter, faster, and more connected project execution.
Livia Lucas
Product Manager
Trunk Tools

Ready to Optimize Your Workflows?

With the Trunk Tools and Egnyte integration, you can say goodbye to manual processes and hello to a more efficient, smarter way of managing construction projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance decision-making or reduce rework, this integration is built to streamline your workflows from day one.

Get Started Today!

To learn more about how Trunk Tools and Egnyte can transform your construction workflows, reach out to our team or schedule a demo. Let’s build a smarter future for the construction industry—together.

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Product Deep-Dive: TrunkSubmittal, Automated Submittal Review Built for Efficiency https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/product-deep-dive-trunkdetect-submittal-review/ Fri, 23 May 2025 18:09:00 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2779 TrunkSubmittal intelligently automates the submittal review process by identifying discrepancies between submittals and project specifications, clearly highlighting potential issues, and keeping construction […]

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TrunkSubmittal intelligently automates the submittal review process by identifying discrepancies between submittals and project specifications, clearly highlighting potential issues, and keeping construction teams on schedule and within budget. We’re excited to equip project teams with powerful tools that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and enhance overall project outcomes.

What does it mean to be “Built for Efficiency”? 

Trunk Tools was founded to directly address common yet significant challenges faced by construction project teams—particularly around documentation accuracy and administrative efficiency.

Our previous products, such as TrunkSchedule and TrunkText, were built to solve critical field-specific problems, increasing productivity and enabling more effective management. With TrunkSubmittal, we continue this tradition, targeting the complex and often problematic submittal review process.

3 Key Challenges Solved by TrunkSubmittal

Challenge #1: Project Engineers and Coordinators spend significant time manually reviewing detailed submittals, making the process tedious, error-prone, and slow.

Solution #1: TrunkSubmittal automatically checks each submittal against your specifications and scans the project for RFI’s, identifying discrepancies quickly and accurately. It categorizes issues clearly, enabling reviewers to address compliance concerns immediately rather than sifting through lengthy documentation.

Challenge #2: Project Managers often forward submittals without thorough review, increasing risk and potentially causing costly delays and rework.

Solution #2: TrunkSubmittal elevates the quality and accuracy of every submittal. By identifying noncompliant materials, missing information, and deviations upfront, reviews become more meaningful, approvals happen faster, and fewer RFIs arise during later project stages.

Challenge #3: Operations Managers face inconsistent and varying review processes across different projects, complicating training and standardization.

Solution #3: TrunkSubmittal standardizes and streamlines the review process across projects, adapting seamlessly to each project’s unique requirements. This consistent approach makes it easier to onboard new engineers, maintain quality control, and ensure efficient operations across the organization.

How TrunkSubmittal Works

TrunkSubmittal simplifies the review process into five clear stages:

  1. Intake – Automatically identifies and matches new submittals with relevant specification documents.
  2. Alignment – Reviews each submittal against exact requirements extracted directly from your project specifications.
  3. Analysis – Clearly flags and categorizes discrepancies, highlighting missing data, deviations, or unapproved selections.
  4. Recommendation – Provides concise summaries of discrepancies and suggested next steps, streamlining decision-making.
  5. Action – Facilitates immediate resolution, including generating revision requests, routing unresolved items for further analysis, and instant re-analysis upon resubmission.

Real-world Use Cases of TrunkSubmittal

TrunkSubmittal significantly enhances several critical project activities, including:

  • Catching noncompliant product details before costly design reviews
  • Flagging incomplete submittals lacking warranties or performance criteria
  • Comparing alternate materials and ensuring compliance with specified standards
  • Generating guided checklists for subcontractors to improve initial submission quality
  • Streamlining the handoff process between reviewers and design teams
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TrunkSubmittal is AI built for efficiency: it leverages intelligent automation to revolutionize submittal reviews, allowing construction teams to refocus their efforts on strategic decision-making, reducing errors, accelerating project timelines, and confidently building for the future.

Ready to experience TrunkSubmittal? Schedule your demo today and start reviewing smarter, not harder.

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Trunk Tools Announces Launch of TrunkSubmittal https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/trunk-tools-announces-launch-of-trunkdetect/ Tue, 06 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2749 Trunk Tools is proud to introduce TrunkDetect: Automate discrepancy detection across construction documentation, streamline spec and submittal reviews, and eliminate costly delays and rework.

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We are proud to introduce TrunkSubmittal, an innovative solution designed to automatically detect discrepancies across construction documentation—starting with spec and submittal reviews. TrunkSubmittal gives teams power to reduce schedule delays and cuts down administrative burdens, enhancing project efficiency from day one. TrunkSubmittal is the latest addition to our growing suite of tools, following the successful launches of TrunkText and TrunkSchedule, each crafted to optimize productivity and accuracy in construction workflows.

Construction teams routinely face the challenge of manually reviewing and cross-checking scattered documents, often resulting in overlooked discrepancies, costly rework, and schedule delays. For example, discrepancies between submittals and project specifications frequently trigger tedious back-and-forth revisions, impacting schedules and losing valuable time.

On a $100 million project, teams can manage over 3,000 submittals, 1,000 RFIs, and 250 specifications — and time spent on submittal reviews alone can cost a GC nearly half a million dollars. TrunkSubmittal catches discrepancies early, saving time, protecting schedules, and reducing costs at a scale that simply wasn't possible before. This is just the beginning — the future belongs to builders who use AI to move faster and build smarter.
Dr. Sarah Buchner
CEO & Founder
Trunk Tools

Built for Teams That Can’t Afford to Miss

TrunkSubmittal tackles these challenges head-on. It intelligently flags discrepancies between submittals and project specifications, ensuring accuracy and completeness before issues escalate. By seamlessly integrating into existing workflows, TrunkSubmittal empowers teams with clear, actionable insights, guiding them efficiently through each submittal review process.

Key benefits of TrunkSubmittal include:

  • Fast compliance checks of submittals against specifications
  • Thorough identification of missing information, deviations, and noncompliant materials
  • Accelerate RFIs and review cycles
  • Generation of clear, structured product requirement lists for subcontractors
  • Seamless integration with existing construction management systems
TrunkSubmittal tackles one of the biggest pain points in preconstruction—chasing down discrepancies buried across construction documents. The idea that we can catch those issues upfront, before they turn into RFIs or delays, is a game-changer. Where preconstruction services are often undervalued, tools like this help us work more efficiently, reduce risk, and deliver measurable impact early in the project.
Rawle Sawh
Director of Operations Technology
Gilbane Building Company
So many of our delays in the field start with missing or conflicting info in the documentation. I see TrunkSubmittal as a way to catch those problems before they ever reach the jobsite. If it can help us avoid that scramble and keep the project moving, it’ll be a huge win for our field teams.
Andy Roy
Senior Superintendent
Gilbane Building Company

Addressing Real-World Challenges Faced by Project Teams

Construction leaders from top firms can experience transformative improvements using TrunkSubmittal.

  • Project Engineers and Submittal Coordinators find relief from tedious manual reviews.
  • Project Managers benefit from improved submittal quality and accelerated approvals.
  • Operations Managers appreciate the consistent and standardized review process provided by TrunkSubmittal across diverse projects.
  • Project Directors and Hiring Managers value how TrunkSubmittal simplifies training new hires, enabling them to rapidly become productive despite staffing challenges.

Submittal Review, Reinvented

TrunkSubmittal leverages the latest in intelligent automation to deliver unparalleled clarity, consistency, and speed, heralding a new era of building efficiency. At Trunk Tools, our mission remains clear: #LetBuildersBuild by providing them with the tools they need to automate construction, the most consumed product in the world.

With this TrunkSubmittal release, we’re turning cumbersome submittal reviews into a seamless, intuitive experience. Project teams get clear, actionable compliance insights, and the system conducts the analysis without any clicks. No digging, no disruption—just faster decisions and fewer surprises.
Chris Boyd
Chief Product Officer
Trunk Tools

To experience the transformative power of TrunkSubmittal for yourself, schedule a demo today.

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The Ultimate AI Vendor Questionnaire: What to Ask Before You Buy https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/the-ultimate-ai-vendor-questionnaire/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:47:12 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2673 AI is reshaping construction, but choosing the right vendor is critical. This questionnaire helps industry leaders ask the tough questions—ensuring transparency, security, […]

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AI is reshaping construction, but choosing the right vendor is critical. This questionnaire helps industry leaders ask the tough questions—ensuring transparency, security, and real-world impact before adopting AI solutions.

Trunk Tools shares the ultimate AI vendor questionnaire.

Trunk Tools built the “brain” behind construction and is transforming the $13 trillion construction industry. As the preeminent AI platform for the built environment, Trunk Tools is making information available to the right people at the right time, avoiding construction delays and rework that can cost millions of dollars. Trunk Tools deploys solutions that streamline construction data management, automate tedious work, and reduce waste to #letbuildersbuild.

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How Field Users are using Trunk Tools on Jobsites https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/how-field-users-are-using-trunk-tools-on-jobsites/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:52:18 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2676 What are the most common types of questions asked on construction projects? To find out, we used AI to analyze one month of queries from TrunkText users. The results offer a fascinating look at the fragmented nature of construction information and the challenges project managers face keeping track of it all.

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A Game of 20(000) Questions

If you’ve ever managed a construction project, you know the pain of dumpster diving. And no, we’re not talking about literal dumpsters (though that’s sometimes involved too). We’re talking about document diving – the equally messy and significantly more time-consuming process of sifting through a mountain of construction plans, admin paperwork, and communication logs.

Thousands of pages spread across multiple PDFs, colorful markups layered upon older markups, and let’s not forget the scribbles on crumpled paper plans (always with a faint coating of drywall dust). Whether you need to confirm one small detail or give the go-ahead for a critical task, it can take minutes, even hours, to find the answer. And if you’re really unlucky, you’ll realize after all that searching that the answer doesn’t exist at all.

This got us thinking: what are the most common types of questions asked on construction projects? To find out, we used AI to analyze one month of queries from TrunkText users. The results offer a fascinating look at the fragmented nature of construction information and the challenges project managers face keeping track of it all.

We were not surprised that Technical Specifications and Standards dominated the chart at 30%. It makes sense, considering how much time gets spent squinting at spec sheets, cross-checking plans against submittals, and digging through submittal logs to confirm (for the fifth time) that the screws are, in fact, supposed to be stainless steel, not galvanized.

Installation and Construction Details came in a close second. If you’ve ever fielded the “Wait, is this a 2-inch reveal or a 3-inch reveal?” question from a contractor, you’ll understand why this category holds its weight. Details can make or break a build (and your sanity).

From there, Procurement and Work Orders at 15% reflect the realities of supply chain volatility (because no project is complete without at least one missing part or delayed delivery). The rest of the categories, including schedules, task clarifications, document retrieval, and miscellaneous follow in descending order.

Information Gathering Doesn't Have to Suck

When you think about the lowest valleys of information gathering, what questions were you struggling with? How long did you spend hunting for details that could have been easy to find? These inefficiencies aren’t just frustrating – they can cost time, money, and trust.

If you mapped out your own project’s questions, would they look like ours? Most importantly, how much time could you save if the answers were at your fingertips?

At Trunk Tools, we’re on a mission to make the 20,000 questions of construction management feel like a game you’re winning.

Ready to start winning the game of 20(000) questions?

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From Chaos to Clarity – Tackling Unstructured Data​ https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/from-chaos-to-clarity-tackling-unstructured-data/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:10:08 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2642 The Complexity of Construction Data Construction project managers are the central hub in a wheel of ever-changing information. While project managers are […]

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The Complexity of Construction Data

Construction project managers are the central hub in a wheel of ever-changing information. While project managers are highly trained, it is nearly impossible to expect all of this information to be memorized, mentally filed, and executed day in and day out. Furthermore, people take vacations. They get sick. They switch companies. Life happens.

Despite this, we often rely on one project manager to make sense of it all and stay on top of every detail. They must know the latest information for all spokes while connecting the dots—time, money, quality, and safety are at stake. 

For a 24-month commercial construction project, a team may start with fewer than 50 documents; by the end of the project, this number explodes into millions of pages.

The Burden of Unstructured Data

The sheer volume of documentation is staggering, but the unstructured nature of this data compounds the problem. Unstructured data is not organized in a predefined manner at the beginning of a project and grows increasingly complex as the project progresses.

“A project manager must understand all the reference standards, budgets broken into bids and change orders, schedules with monthly and two-week updates, and tons of meetings. The project manager is often the only person who can mentally connect the dots between these items,” one industry professional notes.

Adding to the challenge, documents are often stored as separate PDFs that cross-reference one another and are continuously updated. This creates difficulties in:

  • Finding critical information: Important details may be buried in unrelated files.
  • Maintaining accuracy: Outdated documents can lead to errors and delays.
  • Ensuring efficiency: Searching for files or information manually wastes time and mental energy.

For example, locating the specifics for a single procurement item, such as a roof hatch, may require sifting through submittals, RFIs, and drawings—each stored in separate locations.

Current Industry Solutions

The construction industry has made strides in addressing unstructured data through cloud-based tools. These tools create shared repositories of project documents, allowing stakeholders to access the latest information. However, they come with limitations:

  • Documents remain separate linked files.
  • Structuring data relies on manual input, such as naming conventions or metadata fields.
  • Performing holistic searches across all documents is cumbersome, requiring excessive downloads, manual cross-referencing, and countless control+F searches.

Despite these advances, project teams still spend considerable time managing unstructured data, impacting efficiency and decision-making.

Structuring Construction Data with Advanced Technology

Looking ahead, AI offers transformative potential for managing unstructured data. By automatically tagging, classifying, and organizing documents, AI can:

  • Enable quick searches for contracts, drawings, and reports using keywords and context.
  • Ingest thousands of pages and create connections between disparate sets of information, alleviating the cognitive load on project managers.
  • Automate document categorization and indexing, turning data chaos into actionable insights.
  • Lay the groundwork for predictive analytics, identifying risks or delays based on trends from past projects.

Unstructured data poses a significant hindrance to construction efficiency, quality, and informed decision-making. However, by embracing AI and advanced tools, the industry has an incredible opportunity to improve project outcomes, streamline workflows, and boost team morale by transforming data chaos into clarity.

Unlock the Power of Construction-Centric AI

From document management to workflow automation, Trunk Tools is built for builders. Talk to our team to learn how we can support your projects.

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2025 Construction Tech Trends to Watch https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/2025-construction-tech-trends-to-watch/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:07:04 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2587 2024 brought growth and innovation to construction tech. This report highlights key trends and previews 2025’s advancements, from AI-driven tools to sustainable […]

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2024 brought growth and innovation to construction tech. This report highlights key trends and previews 2025’s advancements, from AI-driven tools to sustainable practices.

Trunk Tools publishes its annual report on construction tech trends to watch in 2025.

Trunk Tools built the “brain” behind construction and is transforming the $13 trillion construction industry. As the preeminent AI platform for the built environment, Trunk Tools is making information available to the right people at the right time, avoiding construction delays and rework that can cost millions of dollars. Trunk Tools deploys solutions that streamline construction data management, automate tedious work, and reduce waste to #letbuildersbuild.

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Trunk Tools Webinar: Conversation with Andy Roy, Gilbane Superintendent https://trunktools.com/resources/product-updates/trunk-tools-webinar-conversation-with-andy-roy-gilbane-superintendent/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:14:47 +0000 https://trunk-tools.test/?p=2584 In this webinar, Trunk Tools' VP of Product, Chris Boyd, discusses saving time and preventing rework with Andy Roy, Gilbane Superintendent. After a year of use, Andy and his team has found great ways to save time and improve project outcomes for their Gilbane jobsite. From implementation process to change management on site, Andy has great insights about how field workers are approaching new technologies and learning how to improve productivity with the right tools.

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In this webinar, Trunk Tools’ VP of Product, Chris Boyd, discusses saving time and preventing rework with Andy Roy, Gilbane Superintendent. After a year of use, Andy and his team has found great ways to save time and improve project outcomes for their Gilbane jobsite. From implementation process to change management on site, Andy has great insights about how field workers are approaching new technologies and learning how to improve productivity with the right tools.

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