Discover how strategic preconstruction and AI-powered tools like Slate’s “Decision Assistant” are revolutionizing how contractors navigate rising costs and unexpected disruptions. CEO Trevor Schick shares insights on how technology is transforming decision-making and driving better project outcomes.
According to Schick, Slate’s technology doesn’t just streamline routine processes; it leverages predictive insights—such as adjusting schedules based on weather forecasts—to help teams proactively mitigate potential disruptions. AI within the Decision Assistant analyzes and synthesizes vast amounts of data from multiple sources, reducing time-intensive data gathering and freeing up team members to focus on high-priority decisions.
While the tool automates much of the data processing, Schick emphasizes that human insight remains essential in making the final calls. Slate’s AI complements human expertise, rather than replacing it, enabling more efficient, confident decision-making on-site.
One of Slate’s unique advantages is its ability to unify data from multiple systems, a feature that addresses a significant challenge in construction, where essential data is often scattered across different tools. By consolidating this data, Slate’s platform makes it easier for teams to access, analyze, and prioritize issues that most directly impact project costs and schedules. Schick explains that these insights help construction professionals navigate complex data landscapes, allowing them to focus on the factors that are most critical to project success.
Starting as a solution tailored to a prominent homebuilder, Slate has grown significantly, now serving many of the world’s largest contractors and managing its expanding operations from its headquarters in California and an additional office in Toronto.
As the demand for sophisticated preconstruction tools grows, Schick sees a bright future for Slate Technologies and the role it plays in advancing construction practices globally.
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Source: Daily Commercial News