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AI Activity is High.

Business Results are Not.

Get measurable operational results in 12 weeks or less.

or we work at no cost until you do

What lane do you want to unlock first:

Most firms are quietly burning $100K–$300K/year on AI activity

→ with no operational impact.

We fix that in one business cycle

Step 1: Remove Bottlenecks

Bid capacity and margin leakage was traced back to one key staff member.

They tried AI, but didn't translate → until the workflow did

  • 80% faster bid qualification, 50% faster package production → $30K in annual overhead recovered
  • $1B in qualified pipeline visibility, 4x greater response capacity → more revenue throughput
  • 200 hours senior capacity unlocked for stronger bid reviews and handover → improved margin protection

Here's what worked & how they did It…

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Case Study - Increased Pursuit Capacity without Additional Headcount

Step 2: Capital for Adoption

Budget for adoption was a limiting factor.

The ROI was clear, but didn't go-forward → until the capital architecture did

  • Even with clear ROI, most defer to next budget cycles → delaying results 6-12 months
  • Leaders are stacking funding tactics to move faster → $100K+/year savings engine

Here's what worked & how they did It…

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CaseStudy - AI is not the edge, funding for AI is.

Step 3: Embed Support

Sustaining results is the next challenge.

Results stalled when champions got busy → until support was embedded

  • Staff-led initiatives stalled when people became busy → results don't scale beyond personal use
  • Skilled resources with capacity to implement → 80% faster adoption and operational results

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CaseStudy_AI worked, until the season picked up.pdf

For most Mid-Sized Contractors, AI Activity is High.

→ Operational Results are Not.

That’s exactly what we fix

Execute what matters

Apply the right tools inside live workflows and drive results

Fund what works

Turn savings into a self-funding engine to expand with confidence

Make it stick

Embed the structure, governance, and support so results hold

The Q3 Cohort Has Launched

Join the Q4 Cohort → Limited to 4-6 firms

Move to Operational-AI faster.

Gain leverage and results where it matters.

Three tracks to match your current state and priorities:

Get Work

(BD, Precon, Opportunity Throughput)

For Groups that Want:

  • Pipeline quality + bid capacity
  • Early positioning + win probability

→ Without adding headcount.

Operational-AI Workflows:

  1. Early opportunity detection + CRM/follow-up orchestration
  1. RFP sourcing/filtering + Bid/no-bid qualification
  1. Proposal drafting + lessons learned integration + submission coordination

What you get:

  • More revenue throughput
  • Less reactive bid scramble
  • Better use of senior resources

Margin Protection

(Precon, Contracts, Commercial)

For Groups that Want:

  • Reduced downstream risk
  • Mitigate costs before they compound

→ Without adding headcount.

Operational-AI Workflows:

  1. Contract/spec/drawing review + early risk flagging
  1. Subcontractor review + bid leveling + scope gap detection
  1. Lessons learned capture + reintegration into precon

What you get:

  • Early risk visibility + margin protection
  • Reduced RFI admin + surprises
  • Less repeated mistakes + margin leaks

Delivery Capacity

(Delivery, Field, Operational Throughput)

For Groups that Want:

  • Increased capacity and consistency
  • Less coordination/admin drag.

→ Without adding headcount.

Operational-AI Workflows:

  1. Site reporting + lessons learned capture + claims defense
  1. Risk-throughput/visibility + meeting-to-action execution + coordination
  1. Force account workflows + T&M validation + change capture + billing

What you get:

  • Reduced PM/admin overload
  • Better field consistency
  • Improved cashflow

Not sure where to start? We’ll pinpoint it quickly

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Peer Insights

Save time and costs by hearing what's working from others like you

Cost Savings

Get discounted technology costs and capital savings mechanisms

Case-studies & Events

Showcasing your business as a market leader to your customers

80%

Faster Adoption & Results

20-50%

Less Cost on Technology

$100K+

Savings to Fuel Adoption

Clarity Guarantee

If we don't find one clear opportunity, we'll work at no cost until we do

Speed to Value

Results within one operating cycle, requiring less than 2 hrs/wk of your staff time

Cost Offsets

Receive discounted technology costs and five-to-six-figure annual savings

Why this works

Most AI initiatives fail for the same reasons: misalignment, no budget, 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from AI consulting or AI strategy work?

We deliver a system that moves firms to measurable business results with less risk, time, and cost.

We already have innovation champions, IT, & consultants. Where do you fit?

We don't replace internal teams — we enable, align, and guide them to faster results

What if we're already piloting AI tools?

That's common, and often the problem. Most are tool-led, misaligned, and have no financial pathway to scale

We don't have budget for AI or 3rd-party support. Can this still work?

Yes. Our programs include a built-in Savings Engine to help you fund adoption.

About ConstructIQ Advisory

→ Accelerating business growth for the North American construction sector

We engineer the workflows and adoption conditions for business growth with less proportional overhead.

Established in 2022, ConstructIQ has solidified its presence as a trusted operator for the Canadian construction sector.

Built upon over a decade of boots-on-the-ground industry experience, leading innovation and AI-adoption for top global construction firms, and specializing in fostering collaboration and growth for emerging technology companies.

We are the only operator in the Canadian market trusted and endorsed across top general contractors, technology firms, national construction associations, provincial and federal bodies, and educational institutions.

"We look forward to seeing the continued impact of their work in shaping the future of construction" - Graham Construction

"We support [CIQ]'s efforts in fostering collaboration, facilitating proof-of-value initiatives, and driving industry-wide progress." - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association

"We support their efforts to foster collaboration, drive industry education, and facilitate real-world proof-of-value initiatives." - Calgary Construction Association

"We commend their work in fostering industry engagement, supporting Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, and ensuring that our construction sector remains at the forefront of technological advancement." - Alberta Ministry of Technology and Innovation

"[CIQ] is actively bridging the gap between construction firms and technology providers" - University of Alberta

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

50+

AI Initiatives Executed

$25B+

In Scaled AI-Implementation

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

Located in North America's fastest growing AI-in-construction ecosystem

"We've more than doubled our bid capacity" - Jordon Zenner, Cheif Estimator, Whissell

"We found scope gaps that would've taken three days review effort to discover" - Drew Fisher, Sr. Estimator, Westmakr

"Shawn Gray has moved the needle on dozens of data driven initiatives" - Philipp Leutigar, Chief Digital Officer, Holcim

Meaningful results start with clarity

Book a 30-minute Executive Intelligence Briefing to pressure test where this lands in your operations