Contracts can be dense, complex, and full of risk. Having a standardized review process, built around multiple checklists, tailored for different roles, streamlines the way teams handle contract reviews. In the fast-paced construction industry, using role-specific checklists ensures accountability, efficiency, and improved outcomes, all while keeping everyone on the same page. We‘ll share why it matters and best practices…

By Quentin Davis
I am excited to announce my transition to Document Crunch’s Director of AI & Research. In my newly appointed role, I will oversee our AI & Research initiatives, a job I’ve been doing on a smaller scale since joining Document Crunch in May of 2022 as Principal Software Engineer, but now is the time, after our recent Series B funding, to accelerate innovation, build a world-class team, and increase our capacity to meet the challenges ahead. 

By Trent Miskelly
I am thrilled to announce my transition to Chief Technology Officer at Document Crunch, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey to revolutionize the $13T global construction industry through artificial intelligence. Here’s what it means to our company, our industry, and you.

When it comes to notices, project managers typically know what needs to get communicated to owners, but often miss the specific timeline, format, delivery method, or recipients dictated by the contract in order to be legally compliant and receive the time and money they deserve. Project managers may think they are providing notice, but often fail to give proper notice to protect themselves legally if schedules, costs, or resources are impacted.

With the surge in AI and GPT technologies, finding the right tool to streamline your contract review process can feel overwhelming. You need a solution that understands the specific context of your queries and delivers reliable, contract-based insights that enhance your workflow and ensure compliance. Here are 3 key considerations to keep in mind to make the best choice for your contract review needs. 

In the fast-paced world of construction, getting the right answers at the right time can make all the difference between a project running smoothly and one that encounters costly delays or legal complications. With the advent of advanced AI tools like Document Crunch's Chat, project teams now have the power to get instant, tailored answers to their specific contract-related questions. But to truly leverage this technology, it's crucial to learn the art of effective prompting. 

Document Crunch Co-founders Josh Levy and Adam Handfinger have seen many mistakes and missteps caused by lack of contract compliance in their long careers as successful construction attorneys. Now, they’re sharing some of the stories and sticky situations that they’ve seen so you can avoid them.

Have you heard of contract compliance? It’s how you combat risky construction contracts, prevent projects from going over schedule and over budget, and cut down on costly—and preventable—mistakes on job sites. Let us explain...

We’re proud to announce that AI Breakthrough named Document Crunch the winner of the 2024 AI Breakthrough Award in the Large Language Model (LLM) category. We’re the only construction solution to be recognized, but most notably, we’re honored to win the same award that OpenAI won in 2023. COO Trent Miskelly talks about the award and what people need to know about the AI behind Document Crunch’s powerful contract compliance platform.

Every construction dispute can teach contractors something about their construction contracts and operations. Here are lessons from three construction disputes that landed in court and how they could have possibly been prevented.

A seismic shift in machine learning capabilities that power construction AI is changing the mindset in the industry. But how many contractors will be left behind?

We’re highlighting stories from some of the amazing Crunchers at the heart of what Document Crunch is and what we do. In today’s post, we speak with Chad Waite, Senior Channel Manager.

CEO Josh Levy caught up with basketball legend Manu Ginobili at the Ironspring Ventures Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Austin, Texas, and learned that Ginobili’s success aligns with Document Crunch’s journey. Josh recounts some stories Manu shared during the fireside chat and shares how they translate from court to company.

In the intricate world of construction contracts, the ability to navigate and negotiate terms is a crucial skill for subcontractors. Redlining plays a pivotal role in shaping agreements to balance risk and preserve profitability. Here we delve into the best practices of negotiating and redlining in the construction industry. 

In this conversation, one of our contract experts at Document Crunch, Maegan Spivey, shares her insights regarding subcontracts and how to best navigate their intricacies, including bargaining and negotiation, project scope, favorable contract terms and risk mitigation.

The construction industry is known for its complex and lengthy contracts. However, emerging technologies, particularly AI-powered contract intelligence software, are revolutionizing the way contractors review, negotiate and comply with contracts, ultimately streamlining processes and minimizing risks.

The best use of AI is when software answers questions you didn’t ask, reading between the lines of your prompts. We’re building Document Crunch as a tailored intelligence engine around knowledge engineering, not just prompt engineering. Here’s how that looks in construction...

We’re pleased to announce Document Crunch has successfully completed its first SOC2 Type II audit. We all want to make sure Document Crunch is a company you can trust, our commitment to maintaining SOC2 Type II compliance is just one way we’re showing you that we are.

Last week, CEO Josh Levy traveled to the UAE with Vivin Hegde and Mauricio Weiss from Zacua Ventures and met up with locally-based Fethi Kildar from Fifth Wall—all part of Document Crunch’s investment team. What did he learn while he was there and what can we ALL learn about international building, risk management, contract compliance and how AI is changing the global construction industry?

We are highlighting stories from some of the amazing Crunchers that make Document Crunch successful. In today’s post, we speak with Maegan Spivey, Construction Contracts Specialist