AI-Powered Operations

Pier Foundations AI

Project tracking, estimating, bid generation, sub coordination, permitting, and compliance — powered by PureBrain.

Built by Melanie Salvador · Pure Technology
1
Dedicated AI
6
Core Workflows
2
Week Build
Company
Pier Foundations LLC
Vibratory Stone Columns (VSC) and aggregate piers — serving the Midwest from Indiana.
Ownership
HWG 33.4% · Derek Franke 33.3% · Jonathan Reinking 33.3%
Services
VSC/Aggregate Piers, Deep Foundations, Ground Improvement
Service Area
Midwest (Indiana-based)
Website
pierfoundations.com
Your AI
What Peter Does for Pier Foundations
A purpose-built AI agent for construction operations — estimating, tracking, and compliance in one system.
Pier Foundations AI (Peter)
Built by Melanie → Handed to Brad

Project tracking, budget vs. actual, estimating, sub coordination, permitting, compliance for Pier Foundations.

Serves: Pier Foundations LLC (HWG 33.4%, Derek Franke 33.3%, Jonathan Reinking 33.3%)
Capabilities
Core Workflows
Everything Peter is built to do — from bid intake to project closeout.

Project Status Tracker

Budget vs. actual for every active job. Real-time visibility into where each project stands — schedule, spend, completion %.

Bid Generator

Generate estimates from project specs. Technical scope, material quantities, labor hours, sub coordination — structured and repeatable.

Sub Coordination

Track subcontractors across projects. Who's on what job, availability, performance history, scheduling conflicts.

Permitting & Compliance

Track permits by project, flag deadlines, ensure compliance requirements are met before work begins. Never miss a filing.

Safety/Compliance Checklists

Project-type-specific safety checklists. Pre-pour, post-tension, deep foundation — each has its own protocol.

Material Cost Estimation

Templates for estimating material costs by project type. Steel casing, aggregate, concrete — historical data + current pricing.

Punch List & Closeout

End-of-project workflow — punch list tracking, final inspections, lien releases, closeout documentation.

CEO Dashboard Integration

Feeds into Brad's North Star AI for portfolio-level visibility across Pier Foundations + all other Heartwood entities.

Build Timeline
How Peter Gets Built
Pier Foundations AI is built during a 2-week consulting engagement alongside Brad's other AIs.
Week 1 — Foundation
Discovery & Data Load
Day 1-2
  • Load Pier Foundations data — active projects, subs, bids, partners (Derek Franke, Jonathan Reinking)
  • Clarify bid scope — technical estimates vs. commercial/pricing
  • Map project history and current active jobs
First Workflows Live
Day 3-4
  • Project status tracker (budget vs. actual) for active jobs
  • Bid generator + sub coordination workflow
  • Permitting & compliance tracking
Week 2 — Depth & Handoff
Depth & Polish
Day 6-7
  • Safety/compliance checklists by project type
  • Material cost estimation templates
  • Punch list & project closeout workflow
Stress Test
Day 8-9
Scenario
"New Pier Foundations bid comes in — estimate, schedule, sub coordination." — Tests the full AI end-to-end.
  • Brad runs a real bid scenario through Peter independently
  • Melanie observes and gives feedback
  • Stress test: tasks the AI hasn't been specifically trained on
Handoff
Day 10
  • Melanie hands Pier Foundations AI to Brad
  • Final polish based on stress test results
  • Capability one-pager — what Peter can do, how to use him, how to teach him more
  • Set up recurring workflows — project status cadence, bid review rhythm
Engagement Tracker
Meeting Log & Action Items
Running record of all meetings, decisions, and tasks — organized by assignee with status tracking.
Pending ~ In Progress ✓ Done
May 28, 2026 — Zoom
PureBrain AI (Peter) Implementation Kickoff
Discussed implementing Peter (PureBrain AI) as Pier Foundations' AI partner — capable of driving sales, analyzing projects, and streamlining operations across the business. Covered training approach (university curricula, Dr. Ed's materials, SOPs), SharePoint/OneDrive access, dashboard/project management platform build, bid automation, lead generation via ConstructConnect, Guma/TUHMA integration for field QC, QuickBooks API for financials, and a Meridian-style feasibility tool for rapid project vetting.
Brad
Provide Melanie/Peter access to all relevant SharePoint/OneDrive folders — especially Admin Master Spreadsheets and project documentation
Continue working to connect Peter to SharePoint/OneDrive and resolve access issues
Jonathan
Email Melanie the engineer's resume/bio and relevant SOPs (including project award SOP) for Peter's training
Provide any additional project workflow documentation or example files as needed
Send Melanie any books or resources needed for Peter's training (or flag if purchase is required)
Melanie
Have Peter research and ingest materials from top geotechnical/civil engineering programs (UC Berkeley, U of Illinois, UT Austin, Stanford, Georgia Tech) and Dr. Ed's published work
Train Peter on company processes using provided SOPs and project documentation
Review current SOPs with Peter, suggest improvements, and send revised protocols to Brad and Jonathan for approval
Build/prototype the project management and BD dashboard incorporating current data and new automation features
Set up Peter to receive tasks via email (peter@pierfoundations.com) once training is complete
Research Guma/TUHMA integration for field data and QC automation
Implement lead generation — scanning ConstructConnect and searching for RFPs/bids in target regions (Midwest, East, Southeast US)
Coordinate with Brad to ensure Peter's training is methodical (delay onboarding Jonathan and Derek until initial build is advanced)
Explore QuickBooks API integration for financial reporting
Build a feasibility/no-go tool similar to Meridian for rapid project vetting
✓Send meeting notes/summary to all attendees