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November 10, 2026

Before you rely on an AI review of your specs, ask what it can show you

By GRAHAM RALSTON
Special to the Journal

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In his Oct. 6 column in these pages, Brandon Baucom of Hub International argued that AI should strengthen, not replace, a contract review process led by experienced professionals. He called AI “more like a trusted executive assistant than an expert construction project manager.” I agree. I'd take his point one step further for project teams, because the same question now applies to specifications, submittals and drawings.


 
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