AI for construction & building firms

In construction the hard part is rarely the build — it's the pile of admin around it: quotes and tenders, subcontractor coordination, and the calls you miss while you're on site. Katalis helps builders and construction firms put AI on the paperwork so more of your day goes to the work.

There’s no one-size-fits-all AI

The hard part isn't the job, it's the admin around it. Quotes get written in the evenings, calls come in while you're up a ladder or under a sink, and invoices need chasing after the work's done. Leads go cold because you couldn't get to the phone, and every enquiry means stopping what you're doing.

What you probably already use

Phone & WhatsAppA van and a notepadQuoting/invoicing (or a spreadsheet)Accounting (Xero/QuickBooks)Facebook & local listings

AI slots into what you’ve got — we don’t make you rip it out and start again.

Where AI helps depends on your setup

  • If you're a sole trader on the tools all day

    catching missed calls and drafting quotes fast are the big wins — a missed call stops being a lost job.

  • If you've got a small team or office

    it's more about coordination — quoting, scheduling and chasing invoices without it all landing on one person.

  • If you rely on repeat or commercial clients

    the win leans toward fast, professional quotes and follow-ups that win the next contract.

Where AI actually helps

Quotes and tenders take real time to pull together.

Draft clear, professional quotes and tender responses from your notes and rates in a fraction of the time — you check and send.

Enquiries come in while you're on site and go cold.

An assistant answers common questions and captures project details 24/7, so a missed call isn't a lost job.

Chasing subbies, suppliers and sign-offs eats the office day.

Automated follow-ups and reminders keep quotes, orders and approvals moving without the phone tag.

Common questions

Will it fit how we already run projects?

Usually yes — we fit AI around the tools and systems you already use rather than making you change everything.

Do we own what you build?

Yes — we build things that stay with your business, real capability rather than rented dependence.

How much does it cost?

A first assistant or automation usually starts around £2,000–£5,000 plus a little each month, all + VAT. It depends on your setup, and the first chat is free.