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and catch submission errors before they lead to rejection. In each case, the goal is the same: fewer payment bottlenecks and faster, more predictable cash flow across the chain.
This stability also matters when external pressures, like tariffs or rising material costs, threaten project economics. Companies with stronger cash positions and clearer financial visibility are far better equipped to weather those shockwaves.
Building an AI-ready culture
Adopting AI isn’ t just about adding another tool to your tech stack. It requires cultural and process changes. Companies that see the most success treat AI as a partner, not a silver bullet. They start small, automating repetitive back-office workflows and experimenting with scheduling tools, then scale as teams get comfortable.
In practice, the companies seeing the most success are the ones positioning AI as a way to enhance human expertise rather than replace it. The estimator who uses AI to benchmark costs across 50 projects isn’ t less valuable; she’ s more valuable because her insights are faster and more accurate. In fact, a recent World Economic Forum study found that 77 percent of employers plan to upskill their employees in response to how AI is reshaping their business, underscoring that the future is about humans and AI working together.
In the end, resilience in construction has always come from the ability to adapt, weathering downturns, adjusting to labor shortages, and delivering complex projects against the odds. AI is simply the latest tool to make that adaptability easier. By improving predictability, efficiency, productivity, and financial stability, AI gives construction leaders the clarity to steer their companies not just through today’ s challenges, but toward long-term stability. ■
Claire Wilson www. siteline. com
Claire Wilson is the Co-founder and COO of Siteline, a billing software for subcontractors. Previously, she was a project manager at Tishman Construction in New York City, where she worked on major projects like Hudson Yards and JP Morgan’ s Corporate Headquarters. She is an active CFMA San Francisco member, serves on the Bay Area Subcontractors Association board, and has spoken at numerous regional and national construction conferences. Claire holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University.
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