Steel fabricators are embracing AI-powered tools like LIFT to boost productivity, address labor shortages, and enhance bid accuracy. Justin Airhart, COO of SSE Steel Fabrication, shared how AI helped his team cut estimation times by 75%, allowing them to focus on new opportunities: "I want to have the estimators I have, not worry about adding new talent, and still be able to grow." Similarly, Todd Weaver, CEO of Metals Fabrication Company, saw the power of AI to bridge gaps in bid capacity after losing two experienced estimators: "AI made an immediate impact on our productivity, reducing take-off times by 50%." The future of steel fabrication is here, and it’s powered by AI. Read the whole article in this October issue of the Modern Steel Construction. https://lnkd.in/gFMFhyCu Thank you to our customers SSE Steel Fabrication, Metals Fabrication Company, King Steel, Inc. and MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. (MSE) for embracing technology and sharing the impact its driving to their bottom line. #AI #SteelFabrication #Automation #LIFT #MSC #AISC #SketchDeckAI
SketchDeck.ai
Software Development
Edmonton, Alberta 820 followers
Accelerating the pace of Automation, using AI & ML Technologies, in the construction industry
About us
SketchDeck.ai has developed LIFT, an automated material take-off software that is changing the way estimators work in the steel industry. It is the first solution for structural steel take-offs that uses machine learning technology to identify structural elements automatically from 2D engineering drawings. LIFT saves estimators valuable time that was previously spent on tedious, repetitive tasks. With LIFT, what used to take hours can now be done in a matter of minutes, reducing human error and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the estimation process. The time saved allows estimators to bid on more projects, improve their win rates, build more confidence with their material take-offs, and build relationships with clients.
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http://www.sketchdeck.ai
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- 2-10 employees
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- Edmonton, Alberta
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- Privately Held
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10359 104 St NW
Unit 301
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1B9, CA
Employees at SketchDeck.ai
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Daniel Kamau P.Eng, MBA M.Eng
Founder & Chief Evangelist @ SketchDeck.ai, Software Automation for the Construction Industry | Techstars '22
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Kevin Smiley
Accelerating the pace of Automation, using AI & ML Technologies, in the construction industry
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Alex Dyke
Account Executive at SketchDeck.ai | Driving New Business Growth
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Shivek Chhabra
Ex Oracle - Ex Amazon - 5+ years of experience in Data Science
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Steel Estimators, if you've ever been frustrated when staring at pages of drawings, check out how @Jay from MOTION STEEL - Part of the Cyntech Group uses LIFT to: ✅ Quickly upload drawings into the program ✅ Capture - Make changes to quantities and material types easily ✅ Get highlights on anything that didn't get picked up correctly ✅ And more! ----- Want to see how lift LIFT can speed up your next takeoff, for free? Send us a message!
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Last week, we were in Denver for the Central Fabricators Association's Fall Meeting to speak about how structural steel industry leaders are leveraging AI technology daily in their work. A big thank you to all CFA members who participated and brought drawings for a live demo, and FABSTATION for presenting with us! Together, we’re steering the steel industry toward a smarter, more efficient future. Finally, a special thanks to Josh Barten, MBA from LeJeune Steel Company and Mike Jordan at Indiana Steel Fabricating Inc for inviting us to speak!
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Well said Kevin Smiley. Steel Fabricators are contributing immensely to our societies. Their estimators must often be detailed, focused, fast, and accurate. We frequently hear how hard it is to find good estimators. LIFT makes their lives easier. #AI #Innovation #SketchDeckAI #Estimators #SilentHeroes #SmarterStrongerSteel
Accelerating the pace of Automation, using AI & ML Technologies, in the construction industry
Steel fabrication estimators have a tough job during take-offs; the focus and attention to detail is intense: > Repetitive manual indexing... > Paper, highlighters, excel tables.... > Dimensioning beams, columns, braces, jewelry in views one by one... > Scaling with a ruler... > Checking labor codes for connections & coating again and again... > Manual data input again, again, again... > Formulas in a complex databases which are no longer supported... > Then a new set of drawing revisions arrives so start again.... Countless hours, days and weeks are spent by estimators on this in steel construction take-offs and its not unusual to have to rebid the same project 3-5 times. And that is just to try to win the job... LIFT by SketchDeck.ai automates the manual effort in take-offs so you can be 3x as productive and focus more on project details and client relationships. #innovation
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Looking forward to the October Issue of Modern Steel Construction! AI is driving real results and streamlining operations. It's here to stay. Very exciting times for all those in the steel industry. #SteelInnovation #AI #EnnisSteel #SmaterStrongerSteel
🌟 7 Months, $1 Billion in Bids 🌟 This week, Ennis Steel hit an incredible milestone — over $1 billion in bids submitted in just seven months! Our success is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our estimating team and our commitment to taking on larger, more complex projects. A special thanks to LIFT by SketchDeck.ai for being a valuable part of our journey. With LIFT, we've vastly increased our bidding capacity, streamlined our processes, and continue to deliver top-tier service to our clients — all without increasing overhead. We’re excited about what’s next and grateful to our team and partners for driving us forward! 🙌 #Innovation #AI #Construction #SteelIndustry #SketchDeckAI
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🚀 Transforming Efficiency with AI: A Success Story from SSE Steel Fabrication. 🚀 SSE Steel Fabrication takes pride in delivering top-notch steel fabrication services with precision and fast timeliness, but they faced a challenge: their manual estimating process was time-consuming and repetitive, impacting their ability to compete in the fast-paced construction industry. By partnering with SketchDeck.ai, they have effectively automated manual tasks and significantly boosted efficiency. The results? Estimates that used to take eight hours now take just an hour and a half, fueling SSE Steel Fabrication growth to a projected $40 million in annual revenue. Curious about how AI revolutionized their approach? Read the full case study and discover the details! https://lnkd.in/gUVfKp5j #AI #SteelFabrication #Innovation #Efficiency #ConstructionIndustry #Automation #LIFT
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Thanks to Justin Airhart and the team at SSE Steel Fabrication. Nice to see him using LIFT to speed up take-offs and delivering accurate and timely results to his customers.
Founder & Chief Evangelist @ SketchDeck.ai, Software Automation for the Construction Industry | Techstars '22
🏆 One of the most rewarding parts of building a startup has been seeing customers like Justin Airhart, COO of SSE Steel Fabrication, getting real results like 80% time savings on manual repetitive tasks. Before integrating AI into their estimating workflows, SSE Steel Fabrication struggled to find estimators capable of delivering quick and precise estimates. LIFT has not only accelerated the estimating process but has also boosted accuracy. In a recent case study, Justin Airhart emphasized how this innovation has allowed him to shift focus from tedious estimates to focus on strategic business growth. He believes that AI isn't just about refining existing workflows—it's a gateway to new possibilities for innovation and expansion. A huge thank you to Justin Airhart and Mindy Nuñez Airhart for their collaboration with our team at Sketchdeck.ai. 🙌 #AI #Innovation #SteelConstruction #AutomatedSolutions #LIFT #RealResults #RealAI
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We are super excited to hear from Justin Airhart of SSE Steel Fabrication, Victor Garcia of Flawless Steel Welding, LLC., Daniel Kamau P.Eng, MBA M.Eng our CEO, and Erin Khan of Erin Khan Consulting on how the steel and construction industry is solving their most significant challenges like labor shortage issues, manual and repetitive workflows, lower margins and competitive pressures using AI/ML. Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, August 21st, at 9 am PT.
Construction Technology Expert | Speaker | SureWorx Podcast Co-Host | Guest Lecturer | Innovation Management
📢 Event Announcement: I'm excited to host an upcoming discussion about Revolutionizing Steel Construction: AI-Powered Solutions in partnership with Daniel Kamau P.Eng, MBA M.Eng at SketchDeck.ai on Wednesday, August 21st, at 9am PT. 🎤 Our incredible lineup of speakers will include: Daniel Kamau P.Eng, MBA M.Eng, Justin Airhart and Victor Garcia. You won't want to miss it! 💡 Some of the topics we'll cover are: - significance of emerging AI solutions - what to be aware of as an AI user - speed of technology adoption within the AEC industry - future of AI in construction ...and much more! 👇 Event Registration Page Below. #steelconstruction #aisolutions #aiinconstruction #ekc #contech #webinars Erin Khan Consulting #contechwebinar #ekcwebinar #linkedinlive
Revolutionizing Steel Construction: AI-Powered Solutions
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Our customers expressed the frustration that often accompanies material takeoffs from drawings. That's why we built LIFT, a software that uses AI technology, to support our customers. Take a look at this case study describing how AI is transforming workflows in the construction industry https://lnkd.in/gaMTAEbv
if you could, what would you outsource about your job to AI? Randy Maus shared his thoughts, curious what everyone else thinks.
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Happy 4th of July to our American friends! The 4th of July is a time to be proud of American accomplishments and innovations like the Steel industry. Your hard work and passion in one of the key pillars of American industry continue to inspire us every day. Casadei Steel Inc., Metals Fabrication Company, SteelFab, Inc., Rens Welding & Fabricating, Inc., SSE Steel Fabrication, King Steel, Inc., The Berlin Steel Construction Company, Owen Steel Company Inc., Building Envelope Systems, DIVISION FIVE INC, Flawless Steel Welding, LLC., Superior Steel & Ironworkers Inc, and GERMANTOWN IRON & STEEL CORPORATION #AISC #AmericanSteel #SteelInnovation #FourthofJuly
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