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Technology

AI Isn't Coming for the Trades — It's Coming for the Back Office

The trades labor shortage is real, but AI won't replace plumbers. It will replace the paperwork, scheduling chaos, and owner burnout that kills good businesses. Here's what AI in the trades actually looks like.

·3 min read
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Market Intelligence

The Permit Signal: What 100s of Millions of Building Permits Tell Us About the Market

January 15, 2026

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Insights

The $1 Trillion Industry That's Still Flying Blind

January 10, 2025

Trades business owner reviewing operations on a tablet
Technology

AI Isn't Coming for the Trades — It's Coming for the Back Office

The trades labor shortage is real, but AI won't replace plumbers. It will replace the paperwork, scheduling chaos, and owner burnout that kills good businesses. Here's what AI in the trades actually looks like.

3 min readChisel Industries Team
Building permit data visualization showing national trade activity
Market Intelligence

The Permit Signal: What 100s of Millions of Building Permits Tell Us About the Market

Most buyers in the trades space evaluate targets based on trailing financials and a gut check. We track 100s of millions of permits nationwide — and they tell a story that income statements won't show for another six months.

2 min readChisel Industries Team
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood
Insights

The $1 Trillion Industry That's Still Flying Blind

The home services industry generates over $1 trillion in annual revenue in the United States. Most of it is managed with spreadsheets, paper invoices, and gut instinct. That is the opportunity.

3 min readChisel Industries Team

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