
Tradespeople Embrace AI for Streamlined Work
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Tradespeople Embrace Digital Tools and AI for Streamlined Operations
New research reveals that tradespeople, such as builders, electricians, and plumbers, are increasingly relying on digital tools and AI for various tasks. These tools are primarily used for record-keeping, generating invoices, and managing payments to maintain cash flow.
AI is particularly popular among builders, with nearly one-third using it to calculate material and labor costs. Electricians also leverage digital apps to communicate with customers, while plumbers lead the way in budgeting tasks.
Lisa Ewens, Sages small business VP, highlights how these technologies are transforming the industry, making digital tools as essential as traditional tools like spirit levels and chisels.
One builder from Oak Sure Construction shares his experience, using AI four days a week for quick calculations, such as determining concrete needs or finding cost-effective suppliers.
This shift towards digital tools and AI is revolutionizing the trades sector, allowing professionals to combine traditional skills with smart technology for improved efficiency.
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0:00It's April 14. From your city to your ears, this is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. New research from SAGE drops some real insight. Trades people like builders, electricians, and plumbers are leaning hard into digital tools and AI every single day. They're using it mainly for record keeping, whipping up invoices, and chasing down payments to keep cash flowing. The one-third of builders tap AI to crunch material in labor costs, while 43% of electricians fire off customer messages through. Digital apps. Plumbers lead the pack on budgeting tasks. SAGE's small business BP, Lisa Ewan's points out how this tech is revolutionizing the behind-the-scenes grind, turning digital tools into must-haves. Right up there with the spirit level or chisel, for sole traders handling quotes, calms, and payments. One builder from Oakshire Construction says he hits AI four days out of five for quick calcs, like figuring concrete needs for measurements or scouting the cheapest suppliers he never
1:04knew existed. This wave of adoption means trades, pros, or streamlined in their hustle like never before, blending old-school skills with smart tech for a sharper edge.
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