AI-Powered Construction: From Blueprint Analysis to Bid Management
Julie Adams, SVP of Construction and Real Estate Products at Sage, joins Emily and Matt to talk about AI in construction, from bid management to field operations.
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AI-Powered Construction: From Blueprint Analysis to Bid Management
Julie Adams, SVP of Construction and Real Estate Products at Sage, joins Emily and Matt to talk about AI in construction, from bid management to field operations.
Sage Intacct Construction launched in 2020 during COVID. The show notes call it the fastest-growing vertical. Julie covers AI takeoff tools, drawing management, and predictive bidding that helps contractors win projects at the right price.
The conversation also covers construction teams moving off spreadsheets and paper, and onto platforms that connect pre-construction, project management, and financials in one workflow.
This interview was recorded live at Sage Future. The notes warn that audio quality drops in the last 10-15 minutes after technical trouble on site. Stick around for the wrap-up anyway.
CHAPTERS
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- (00:00) Introduction and Conference Overview
- (01:42) Meet Julie Adams: SVP of Construction and Real Estate Products
- (02:18) Sage Intacct Construction: Innovation and Growth
- (09:40) AI in Construction: Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy
- (12:53) AI-Powered Drawing and Takeoff Management
- (16:18) Field Operations and Change Management
- (19:09) Cost Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction
- (19:17) Overview of Sage Intacct Products
- (21:06) Specialized Modules for Different Sub-Verticals
- (23:08) Future Innovations and Roadmap
- (26:51) Personal Insights and Experiences
- (29:37) Fun and Lighthearted Wrap-Up
Related Industries
- SaaS
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Corporate Finance
Speakers
Emily Madere
Host | Solutions Architect
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Matt Lescault
Host | CEO, Lescault & Walderman
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Julie Adams
Guest | Sage
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FAQ
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What is takeoff?
Measuring quantities from drawings so a contractor can price a bid. Julie covers AI-powered drawing and takeoff management.
What is Sage Intacct Construction?
Sage's construction vertical, launched in 2020. The notes call it the fastest-growing vertical.
What is predictive bidding?
AI that helps contractors bid at a price they can actually win and deliver. It's in the notes with takeoff and drawing management.
What is a sub-vertical?
A slice of construction (different contractor types) with its own modules. There's a dedicated chapter on specialized modules for those sub-verticals.
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Emily Madere
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Matt Lescault
Founder & CEO at TydeCo
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Julie Adams
Senior Vice President of Product, Construction and Real Estate at Sage
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