Sep 23, 2026
What is a change order in construction?
A construction change order formally changes a contract's scope, price, or schedule. Learn what triggers one, who approves it, and the risks of delay.
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Insights for builders adopting AI
Industry perspective, product updates, and practical guidance for construction teams evaluating and deploying AI.
Sep 15, 2026
Coordination doesn't fail in the model. It fails in the set.
TrunkCoordinate automates construction drawing coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP sheets to catch conflicts before they become field rework.
Sep 11, 2026
The dots your system of record was never going to connect
A construction system of record stores documents. A system of action connects them so teams can review, price, and act on change. Here's what that gap costs.
Sep 8, 2026
AI construction documents: how it works
A primer on how AI reads, connects, reviews, and generates the documents on a construction project — where the tech is real, where it's not.
Sep 1, 2026
Construction glossary: 20 terms builders and buyers use every day
A plain-English construction glossary of the 20 terms that show up on every RFI, submittal, and change order, with links to detailed guides.
Aug 28, 2026
Pre-processing is preconstruction for your project data
Before construction AI can answer questions or run agents reliably, it has to pre-process the project — classify documents, read drawings, and build a knowledge graph. Skip it and you get guesses or expensive re-reads.
Aug 27, 2026
How does software help with bid leveling in construction?
Bid leveling software helps GCs compare subcontractor bids on equal terms by normalizing formats, surfacing exclusions, and cutting the 4–8 hours estimators spend per package by hand.
Aug 27, 2026
What software do general contractors use for submittal reviews?
Most GC submittal software logs and routes packages — it doesn't compare them to the spec. Here's how Procore, Autodesk Forma, Bluebeam, and AI-first tools like TrunkSubmittal actually differ.
Aug 26, 2026
Construction RFI template and example
Download a free construction RFI template and see what a well-written RFI includes — fields, common mistakes, and a step-by-step writing guide.
Aug 25, 2026
Construction specifications, explained
Construction specifications (specs) define quality, performance, and installation standards. Here's how CSI MasterFormat organizes them, what the three parts of a section mean, and which divisions fail compliance most often.
Aug 21, 2026
What is a submittal in construction?
A submittal in construction proves that the product or method a subcontractor plans to install matches the specs before it's ordered or built. Learn the types, review chain, and why so many get rejected.
Aug 21, 2026
What is an RFI in construction?
An RFI in construction is a formal written question to the design team when drawings or specs don't give the field enough information to build. Here's how RFIs work, what fields they need, and how long responses take.