AI in Residential Construction

Overview

Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to residential construction—it’s already here. And the builders who learn to use it now will define the next decade of the industry.If you’ve ever sat at the kitchen table after hours with invoices piled high, trying to untangle subcontractor messages while worrying about payroll, this book is for you. The truth is simple: construction has evolved beyond blueprints and brute force. Today, success depends on how well you manage data, decisions, and time.In AI for Residential Construction: A Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Success, architect and NASCLA-certified contractor Grace Tsao Mase shows how artificial intelligence can transform every corner of your business—from estimating and bookkeeping to design visualization, client communication, and workforce management. You’ll meet real builders and remodelers from across the country who are already using AI to:-Complete projects up to 30% faster without sacrificing quality-Eliminate costly miscommunications with smarter scheduling and documentation-Win more bids through realistic 3D visuals and accurate objections-Forecast risks, manage cash flow, and increase profit margins

Author Biography

Grace Tsao Mase doesn’t just write about AI—she’s lived it. A Yale-trained architect with over 25 years of digital innovation experience, she is a multi-state licensed contractor, who has worked alongside contractors on more than 5,000 projects, earned three U.S. patents, and built AI-powered solutions that make the construction process smoother, faster, and far more profitable.