In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway and Eric Meyer discuss the challenges faced by the construction industry, particularly focusing on hiring skilled labor, project management, and estimation. They explore the potential of AI and virtual assistants to streamline processes in both construction and legal practices, particularly for personal injury attorneys. The discussion also touches on creating new business verticals and the importance of developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency. The conversation concludes with plans for future collaboration and scheduling.

Takeaways:

• The construction industry faces significant challenges in hiring skilled labor.
• Project management and estimation are critical pain points in construction.
• AI tools can help reduce costs and improve efficiency in project estimation.
• Virtual assistants can streamline operations in legal practices.
• Creating SOPs is essential for effective automation and training.
• Collaboration between industries can lead to innovative solutions.
• Developing new business verticals can create additional revenue streams.
• Automation can alleviate the burden of repetitive tasks in legal practices.
• Effective communication and scheduling are key to successful partnerships.
• Exploring niche markets can lead to profitable opportunities.

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