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You don't want AI. You want Growth & Margin. Most firms don't get there.
Get measurable operational results in 12 weeks
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 Limiting Growth
Contract throughput was a limiting factor.
They tried AI, but didn't translate → until the workflow did
  • 80% faster contract review, unlocking ~88 hrs/month, turning gated reviews → distributed workflow
  • $2M/year in staffing costs avoided, enabling $1B added growth capacity → in one operating cycle
Here's what worked & how they did It…

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Case Study - Contract Throughput Limited Growth

Step 2: Remove Constraints Preventing 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 the Support so Results Scale
Capacity to scale results was a limiting factor.
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 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
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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

Zero Risk to Get Started
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
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
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.
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
$5M+
Capital Unlocked for Mid-market Firms to 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
"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
Meaningful results start with clarity
Book a 30-minute Executive Intelligence Briefing to pressure test where this lands in your operations