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Helping commercial construction firms simplify the #preconstruction process with a powerful software suite.
Still tracing walls by hand? Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff uses AI to measure walls, ceilings, doors, and trim so painters can cut takeoff time by up to 95%. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rcYKdq

#PaintingContractors
February 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Takeoff Boost reads your plans, automates area, linear, and count measurements, and gives you accurate results in seconds so you can send bids you actually trust.

Fewer fumbles in the takeoff. More wins on the board.
https://bit.ly/3NThZdj
February 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Nonresidential construction didn’t coast into year‑end—it climbed to $61.8B in U.S. starts for December, up $4.7B from November and 24% vs last December.

Data centers, sports + convention centers, and school projects are doing the heavy lifting. https://bit.ly/3ZNRZ5A
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Tired of Hail Mary bids at the deadline?

Takeoff Boost AI automates walls, areas, and counts in seconds so you can run a real game plan on pricing and strategy instead of scrambling.

➜ Call your next play here: https://bit.ly/49ZsynG

#constructionstartshere #TakeoffBoost #AIinConstruction
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Still spending hours on bids that go nowhere?
Join our Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET webinar to learn how painting contractors can filter out bad fit work and focus on real opportunities.

Register: https://bit.ly/3YOmB6F

#PaintingContractors #ConstructionBids
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
When a hot project drops late in the fourth quarter, you don’t have time for a slow, manual takeoff.

Takeoff Boost uses AI to handle the first pass—walls, areas, and counts—so you can move from plans to bid strategy fast and keep your team in the game.

https://bit.ly/3Z9Jsd1
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
At AHR Expo this year?

Catch Theo Borsje’s session on Monday, February 2 from 10:45 to 11:05am in Theater A.

Bid More in Less Time: Harnessing AI to Transform Preconstruction

#constructionstartshere
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We’re heading to AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

February 2 to 4, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center
Booth #SL2207

If you’re attending, stop by and say hi.

#constructionstartshere
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Data center construction spending is up 139% and the average project is near $600M. The January Dispatch breaks down where that money is going and what it could mean for your 2026 backlog.
https://bit.ly/4sTkTi0
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Painting bids taking over your nights and weekends?
Join our free webinar on Feb 24, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, to learn how to find better-fit projects and finish takeoffs faster.

Register: https://bit.ly/4sUrgSi

#PaintingContractors #Construction
January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Need a clean checklist for starting a project
This guide includes a simple workflow to help teams move faster and stay organized.
Take a look. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We recently wrapped up our Q1 Town Hall & celebrated team members who bring our values to life.

Our Values Award winners:
– Garret Oien (People First)
– Shar Mallory (Deliver Customer Value)
– Lindsey Ward (Expand Your Impact)
– Kelsey Erhart (Make It Happen)
– Erin Havens (Embrace Change)
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Project stress cooled in December.

The Project Stress Index dropped 18.7% month over month, led by fewer abandonments. Bid date delays and on-hold activity also declined.

Year-over-year progress is clear, even with abandonments still elevated.

Details here:
https://bit.ly/49SXohq
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Estimators are being asked to do more, faster, with fewer people.

This post looks at how AI-powered takeoff and connected estimating tools cut busywork, speed up bids, and help teams stay competitive without sacrificing accuracy.
https://bit.ly/3YCTxil
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
If you drew this S in a notebook,
it might be time to stop doing takeoffs the hard way.
Takeoff Boost makes the work easier.
https://bit.ly/453NSFI
January 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Data center construction spending continues to surge.

January 2026 report highlights
• $9.8B in starts in November
• $53.7B YTD, up nearly 139% YoY
• Average project cost now $597M
• Growth driven by fewer but much larger projects

Read the full data center report
https://bit.ly/4qGkU6X
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We’re heading to World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

January 20–22
Booth N1563

Stop by to see how ConstructConnect helps contractors simplify takeoffs and estimating without added complexity. Let us know if you’ll be there.
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AI in estimating isn’t about extremes.

It speeds up repetitive work, while judgment and risk stay human. That view is echoed by Byron Smith from Learn About Construction.
https://bit.ly/3L4swBn

#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating #aiinconstruction
January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Planning for the new year?
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.

Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/4rM57F8
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Planning for the new year
This guide breaks down simple ways to strengthen your workflow and estimate faster.

Take a look and start fresh. https://bit.ly/44iNBhI
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Accurate estimates protect your margin.

This post covers estimate types, common mistakes, and how software helps teams work faster and cleaner.
https://bit.ly/4p2ApoM

#constructionstartshere #constructionestimating
December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When estimating eats up time before you ever get to pricing, that’s a problem.

Byron at Learn About Construction walks through Takeoff Boost in On-Screen Takeoff 4.0, showing how AI supports a more efficient first-pass takeoff that estimators can refine.

👉 https://bit.ly/4oRfYL9
On-Screen Takeoff Takeoff Boost Review | AI Construction Estimating Explained
YouTube video by Learn About Construction
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
AI is becoming a real advantage for construction teams.
Our next Bid Like a Boss event shows you how to use it without adding more work to your day.

Dec 17 • Free virtual session
• Find better projects
• Understand scope faster
• Speed up takeoffs
• Live Q&A with our team

https://bit.ly/44jV1Bp
December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
ConstructConnect is the presenting sponsor for #ProjectSanDiego, supporting AEC Cares as volunteers renovate Rachel’s Women’s Center next June during AIA26.

Creating a space that reflects care, comfort, and understanding for women who need it most.
https://bit.ly/48v1uvK

#YouandMeCCDSD
December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How much time are your estimates costing you
Contractors using smarter workflows are seeing up to 95 percent time saved.
Get the guide and see where your hours are going. https://bit.ly/4pBCucf
December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM