Types of AI & Picking the Right One

Breakdowns of the different kinds of AI tools contractors might encounter — and how to choose the right one for the task. Clear, jargon-free explanations that help you avoid overwhelm and take confident next steps.

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We Ran 23 AI Models on the Same Article Scope—and Got 23 Different Answers

We Ran 23 AI Models on the Same Article Scope—and Got 23 Different Answers

What a restoration contractor can learn from testing 23 models, one prompt, and a whole lot of variables.

William Tygart
William Tygart
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Most AI Tools Don’t Work in the Field

Most AI Tools Don’t Work in the Field

They demo great. But hand them a voice note after a long day on-site — and they fall apart. Here’s how to tell if a tool is actually ready for your workflow.

David Grove
David Grove
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The AI Assistant Wars Have Begun

The AI Assistant Wars Have Begun

Why Every Platform Is Racing to Build a Better Coworker

William Tygart
David Grove
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Smaller, Smarter, Yours

Smaller, Smarter, Yours

The Rise of Tiny Models You Can Train Yourself

William Tygart
David Grove
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Which AI Should You Use for This?

Which AI Should You Use for This?

A simple prompt to help you pick the right AI for the job — no guessing, no jargon.

David Grove
David Grove
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Writing Job Summaries Used to Take 30 Minutes. Now It Takes 3.

Writing Job Summaries Used to Take 30 Minutes. Now It Takes 3.

(A Real Workflow Contractors Can Steal Today)

William Tygart
William Tygart
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How One Prompt Saved 3 Hours of Back-and-Forth

How One Prompt Saved 3 Hours of Back-and-Forth

(Real Talk: This Is What AI Should Feel Like When It Clicks)

William Tygart
William Tygart
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You Can Always Switch Tools Later

You Can Always Switch Tools Later

(Why the First One You Pick Doesn’t Have to Be Forever)

William Tygart
William Tygart
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You Don’t Need “The Best” Tool — Just the One That Fits

You Don’t Need “The Best” Tool — Just the One That Fits

(Why Contractor AI Success Is About Fit, Not Flash)

William Tygart
William Tygart
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Start With the One That Solves a Real Problem

Start With the One That Solves a Real Problem

(How to Pick the First AI Tool That Actually Moves the Needle)

William Tygart
William Tygart
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There’s More Than One Kind of AI

There’s More Than One Kind of AI

(And Knowing the Difference Helps You Pick the Right Tool for the Job)

William Tygart
William Tygart