Why CIQ
Contact Us
AI Doesn't Create Business Results. Adoption Does.
We help construction leaders turn AI experimentation into operational business results — with less risk, time, and cost.
AI Reality Check.
Over 65% of construction firms are experimenting with AI in isolated, personal use-cases
Less than 4% are achieving real gains in cash flow, margin, capacity, or revenue per employee.
The problem isn’t data or AI.
It’s misalignment, misapplication, lack of budget, tech-fatigue, and unstructured pilots with no pathway to scale.
AI is only a tool. We know how to get results.
01
AI-Why Alignment
Define the constraint, the AI leverage point, the right tools, and the stakeholders required for adoption.
02
Savings Engine
Deploy mechanisms that unlock capital to self-fund AI adoption and growth
03
Collaborative Proof of Value Projects
Uniting operational and tech stakeholders to drive adoption, operational leverage, and finance aligned pathways to scale
80%
Faster Adoption & Results
20-50%
Less Cost on Technology
$100K+
Savings to Fuel Adoption
Powered by ConstructIQ's Framework to Adopt AI with Less Risk, Time, and Cost™
Why this works
Most AI initiatives fail for the same reasons: misalignment, no budget, tech fatigue, and pilots with no path to scale.
Our model is designed to remove each one.
Alignment before activity
We anchor on the business constraint first — eliminating misapplied use cases and executive drift.
Budget is unlocked, not assumed
The Savings Engine identifies cashflow, efficiency, or risk offsets that fund adoption instead of competing for capital.
Fatigue is reduced through proof
Teams don’t adopt tools — they adopt outcomes. Proof-of-Value replaces experimentation with hands-on evidence.
No random experimentation. Just disciplined execution with proven methods.
Born from ENR# 1 AI-adoption experience. Endorsed by associations, institutions, and government bodies.
"Shawn Gray has moved the needle on dozens of data driven initiatives" - Philipp Leutigar, Chief Digital Officer, Holcim
Proof & Peer Signal
Featured Case-studies + Events

File upload

2025 AI Adoption Retrospect: From Hype to Meaningful Adoption

Key insights from the 2025 AI Adoption Cohort on the true state of AI adoption in construction, clear patterns separating signal from noise, where real value is being discovered, and how firms are overcoming barriers preventing adoption.

ConstructIQ AI Adoption Programs
Three Core Streams Designed to Match Your Current State and Needs
Powered by ConstructIQ's Framework to Adopt AI with Less Risk, Time, and Cost™
1
AI-Why Alignment
Strategic AI clarity and prioritization in construction
Best for organizations that
  • Are starting or experimenting with AI, but lack a clear North Star
  • Have misalignment between executives and front-line teams
  • Want to stop scattered initiatives and risk of capital bloat
Outcome:
You leave with clarity, focus, and a defensible decision on where to move forward
2
Proof-of-Value Program
(Most Common Entry)
Execution-based adoption with measurable ROI
Best for organizations that
  • Already have AI ideas or potential solutions confirmed
  • Are skeptical due to past initiatives or tech-fatigue
  • Need adoption, not just activity
What this journey delivers
Clear, evidence-backed answers to three questions:
  1. Does this create real business value?
  1. Are people actually adopting it? If not, what's needed?
  1. What should we do next — scale, refine, or stop?
3
Operational Enablement
Embedding proven AI workflows into operations
This is for you if:
  • You’ve completed a successful Proof-of-Value
  • Real adoption and business impact are already visible
  • You want to scale but lack time, resources, or skills to implement
Outcome
AI becomes part of how the business operates — delivering repeatable value at scale
Not sure which stream fits? We’ll clarify that in your initial assessment.
Cohort Delivery
An optional guided experience to accelerate your path
Move through your journey along a group of peers who want faster results with less risk and cost
Key benefits include:
  • Savings Engine, reducing budget pressures and fueling adoption
  • Lessons learned insights exchange, saving more time and costs in your journey
  • Showcasing your business, in nationally published briefs and industry events
Cohorts run in 3, 6, or 12 month blocks, participation is limited and by application only
How to Get Started
Programs start at $14,999 to replace months of uncertainty with meaningful results
  • Short, structured engagements to minimize disruption - not open-ended consulting
  • Fixed-scoped projects designed for mid-market firm - not enterprise transformation programs
  • Savings Engine identifies opportunities for early savings to cover costs and self-funding adoption
80%
Faster Adoption & Results
20-50%
Less Cost on Technology
$100K+
Annual Savings to Fuel Adoption
Next Programs Kick-off: April 2026 - Limited Seats Remaining
This isn't AI consulting.
It's a results system.
We don't sell tools.
We don't replace your team.
We don't offer isolated use-cases.
We help construction firms adopt AI in a way that produces measurable business outcomes faster and with less cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from AI consulting or AI strategy work?
Most AI consultants focus on generic strategies, user-led tooling, or initial technical implementation. We focus on business outcomes by de-risking adoption through fixed-scope programs - not open-ended consulting.
We already have innovation champions, IT, committees, or consultants. Where do you fit?
We don't replace internal teams — we enable, align, and guide them. We lead the 4% in industry who have the knowledge, relationships, structure, benchmarks, and financial levers to get results faster and with less cost.
What if we're already piloting AI tools?
That's common — and often the problem. Most pilots are tool-led, unguided, and often misaligned. We start with what's already underway, validate alignment with business objectives and underlying constraints, and turn it into a disciplined Proof-of-Value process designed to drive adoption and diffuse blockers.
We don't have budget allocated for AI or 3rd-party support. Can this still work?
Yes. Our programs include a built-in Savings Engine encompassing several financial levers to produce savings, capital, and cashflow to help you de-risk and fund adoption.
Why are North America's fastest growing construction firms choosing ConstructIQ?
Many talk the talk. We've walked the walk.
$5B+
ENR#1 Project Experience
30+
AI Initiatives Executed
$25B+
In Scaled AI-Implementation
$3M+
Capital Unlocked for Mid-market Firms to De-risk & Fuel Adoption
Shawn Gray P.Eng - Founder
"Top Global Innovator" - Jacobs, ENR #1 Global PMCM
"Most Influential in Construction Nominee" - Site News
"Top 40 under 40" - On-site Magazine
President, Prairies Proptech Association
Advisor: Canadian Construction Association, REACH Second Century Ventures, Diagram Venture Studios, University of Calgary, University of Alberta
"Shawn Gray has moved the needle on dozens of data driven initiatives" - Philipp Leutigar, Chief Digital Officer, Holcim
"Not only does Shawn understand problems companies face on a deep level, his experience leading speed-to-value has produced massive ROI's and saved teams tons on trial and error" - James Matte, Co-founder, BuilderChat
"Shawn has clearly cracked the code on this. He's been a great teacher, and learning from him has fundamentally improved my business" - Bent Bommes, Founder, RCT Built
AI-enabled Results is Just a Call Away.
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with our experts to discuss your specific needs, challenges, and how ConstructIQ Advisory can help you achieve your goals.