AI Differentiators

Vulcan's AI features provide a competitive edge that no other ERP offers. These aren't gimmicks - they solve real problems for craftsmen.

Voice to Work Packages

What: Voice recording during site visits automatically transcribed to structured work packages.

Why: Craftsmen don't want to type on their phones while standing on a ladder.

Competitive Edge: No competitor offers this.

🎤 "Bedroom needs two coats of paint on walls and ceiling,
    approximately 40 square meters total.
    Customer wants Jotun Lady in matte white."

    ↓ AI Transcription ↓

📋 Work Package: Bedroom Painting
   - Walls: 2 coats, ~30 m²
   - Ceiling: 2 coats, ~10 m²
   - Product: Jotun Lady, Matte White
   - Estimated hours: 8

AI Quote Evaluation

What: AI analyzes quotes for risks, missing items, and pricing anomalies before sending.

Why: Prevents costly mistakes and underquoting.

Competitive Edge: Intelligent review before sending quotes.

Example Alert

"This quote has 20% lower margin than your average for similar projects. The material cost for exterior paint seems low for the specified area. Consider reviewing before sending."

AI Workflow Generator

What: From scope of work, AI generates project timeline and resource allocation automatically.

Why: Planning is tedious; AI handles the grunt work.

Competitive Edge: Automated project planning.

Input: Quote for kitchen and bathroom renovation
       - 3 work packages, 2 craftsmen

Output:
  Week 1: Demolition & prep (both craftsmen)
  Week 2: Plumbing rough-in (plumber)
  Week 2-3: Electrical (electrician)
  Week 3-4: Finish work (both craftsmen)

  Suggested milestones:
  - Rough inspection: End of Week 2
  - Final walkthrough: End of Week 4

AI Contract Guide

What: AI flags risks and opportunities in contracts, detects missing clauses.

Why: Craftsmen aren't lawyers; AI provides legal awareness.

Competitive Edge: Built-in contract intelligence.

Risk Detected

"Payment terms specify Net 60 days, but your standard is Net 30. This project has a 180-day timeline - consider milestone payments."

Suggestion

"This contract doesn't include a material price adjustment clause. Given current market volatility, consider adding one."

Site Assessment Floorplanner

What: Lightweight mobile-first tool for creating floor plans with annotations and task assignment.

Why: No need for CAD software; estimate, plan, and share work visually.

Competitive Edge: Unique mobile-first site documentation.

Features:

• Draw rooms with finger or stylus
• Add dimensions automatically from photos
• Annotate with tasks and notes
• Share with customer for approval
• Export to quote work packages

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AI Technology Stack

Component	Technology
Speech-to-Text	Azure Speech Services
Text Analysis	Azure OpenAI (GPT-4o)
Embeddings	text-embedding-3-large
Vector Storage	PostgreSQL + pgvector
Content Safety	Azure Content Safety