Guide
AI Guidelines & Best Practices for contractors
Practical rules and tips to help your team use AI safely, ethically, and effectively on construction projects.
✅ The top 5 rules for safe AI use - clear do's and don'ts
✅ Actionable insights - where AI can save time and reduce risk
✅ Best practices - how to start small, stay compliant & scale responsibly
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Work smarter with AI, without increasing risk
Why contractors use this guide:
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Protect your projects: Know what data is safe to share, and what should never touch a public AI tool.
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Build confidence: A practical framework for testing AI in your workflows - and scaling what works.
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Success examples: Understand what good AI use looks like and how to set guardrails while your team tests new tools.
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