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DMElectrical
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2 months ago

AI in Electrical Contracting Business

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone use AI in the electrical business? If so, how does it bring value and which applications do you use?

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  • WiringByron's avatar
    WiringByron
    Jobber Ambassador

    Hey guys, yep I'm using it. A few ways. haha. I would say mostly Chat GPT custom GPT's. So I have things like 

    - Assistant for making invoices 
    - Permit price calculator for different cities in the lower mainland where we are working 
    - Code book GPT for just chatting and finding rules 
    - Electrical estimator GPT I built
    - I built a CRA tax helper GPT to help with tax rules 
    - Coming soon - Youtube GPT, I will upload a transcript and I would like it to make a video description, title with hook, eye catching video thumbnail 

    These kinds of things that help you either look better or save time. 

  • Yes—AI is already boosting the electrical trade. Here’s the quick rundown and how CleverBlock can tap in:

    1. Predictive Maintenance
      • Sensors + AI catch motor or wiring issues before failure.
      • Tools: Fluke Connect, Schneider EcoStruxure.
      • CleverBlock: add low-voltage sensors to client sites; sell “early-alert” service.
    2. Smart Energy Management
      • AI learns usage patterns, trims lighting/HVAC bills.
      • CleverBlock: pair with electroculture setups to auto-tune lights, fans, irrigation.
    3. AI-Assisted Design
      • AutoCAD / Revit AI suggest efficient circuit layouts and flag code issues.
      • CleverBlock: create quicker install diagrams for schools and restaurants.
    4. Chatbots & Scheduling
      • AI handles FAQs, books jobs, sends reminders.
      • CleverBlock: website bot for quote requests and basic troubleshooting.
    5. Training & Safety
      • AI-powered tutorials and AR overlays teach low-voltage wiring safely.
      • CleverBlock: onboard new hires faster; certify them on AI-guided modules.

    Starter tools: ChatGPT for SOPs, Home Assistant for automation, Google Sheets + AI add-ons for inventory, and Raspberry Pi + TensorFlow Lite for on-site edge AI.

    Want a one-page “CleverBlock AI Toolkit” to share with clients or grants? Let me know!