Good Contractor Luke and John on AI, and the Future of the Trades | Good Contractor Podcast
Aug 29, 2025
Join Luke Hansen, an expert from CompanyCam, as he teams up with John Talman to explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and the trades. They discuss how AI can automate mundane tasks, allowing contractors more time for craftsmanship and leadership. Luke highlights how AI serves as a valuable tool, enhancing productivity while emphasizing the need for human insight and accountability. With insights into how small businesses can leverage AI like an extra team member, the conversation reveals an exciting future where technology simplifies communication and enhances job efficiency.
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AI Is Now A Practical Thinking Partner
- AI is rapidly improving at perception, text conversion, summarization, and code generation.
- These capabilities let contractors offload busywork and get concise, actionable outputs from conversations and photos.
Using Meeting Recordings To Ask AI Questions
- Luke uses an app called Granola to record meetings and then asks AI to summarize his last 30 days of meetings.
- He then queries those summaries to recall specific discussions or decisions quickly.
Delegate Busywork To AI And Approve
- Use AI to offload busywork and let it propose next steps so you only need to approve or tweak outputs.
- Have AI draft communications, proposals, and documentation so crews focus on field work and customer relationships.