Owen sits down with Dmitry Alexin, founder of Handoff.ai, to discuss how artificial intelligence is finally fixing the most painful bottleneck in construction: estimating. Dmitry explains why "file cabinet" software is outdated and how AI agents can now handle the heavy lifting of back-office admin.

They dive into the specific strategy of getting bids out faster, which is doubling close rates for builders. Dmitry reveals the dangers of using outdated pricing books (like RS Means) which can leave estimates off by hundreds of thousands of dollars. They also cover how to use detailed AI-generated scopes to charge premium fees for proposals instead of working for free.

🕒 Timestamped Key Points
[03:00] Stop being an office admin: Delegate to AI agents
[05:00] Why current software is just a "digital filing cabinet"
[12:22] The danger of estimating with a physical book
[16:50] How speed doubles your win rate
[18:00] Why you don't need 100 leads if you fix conversion
[19:20] How to charge $1,000 for a detailed bid
[25:00] If your competitor uses AI and you don't, you lose

 

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Owen sits down with Dmitry Alexin, founder of Handoff.ai, to discuss how artificial intelligence is finally fixing the most painful bottleneck in construction: estimating. Dmitry explains why "file cabinet" software is outdated and how AI agents can now handle the heavy lifting of back-office admin.
They dive into the specific strategy of getting bids out faster, which is doubling close rates for builders. Dmitry reveals the dangers of using outdated pricing books (like RS Means) which can leave estimates off by hundreds of thousands of dollars. They also cover how to use detailed AI-generated scopes to charge premium fees for proposals instead of working for free.
🕒 Timestamped Key Points
<ul>
<li>[03:00] Stop being an office admin: Delegate to AI agents</li>
<li>[05:00] Why current software is just a "digital filing cabinet"</li>
<li>[12:22] The danger of estimating with a physical book</li>
<li>[16:50] How speed doubles your win rate</li>
<li>[18:00] Why you don't need 100 leads if you fix conversion</li>
<li>[19:20] How to charge $1,000 for a detailed bid</li>
<li>[25:00] If your competitor uses AI and you don't, you lose</li>
</ul>
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The Professional Builder has helped over 3,100+ building companies around the world get more Profit, more Time and Succeed in Selling their Business.
<a href="https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/links">https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/links</a>
Subscribe to our channel for weekly, actionable insights. Tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business.
Want to Join our coaching program? Or just speak to one of our team to see if it's the right fit for you? Hit the link below. Everything you need is there!
<a href="https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/links">https://info.theprofessionalbuilder.com/links</a>

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Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.
If you&rsquo;re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building companies globally over the last 19+ years through builder coaching and proven business systems. His mission? To help you climb the builder&rsquo;s ladder and run a predictable, high-margin construction business.
Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover step-by-step strategies to become a strategic building business owner - and ultimately, achieve true wealth, time freedom, and financial freedom through your residential construction business.