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The Graphite Lab Blog
Actionable insights on automation, AI, and smart workflows for the trades


Where Should Tech Stop And People Step in?
There are places where AI can accelerate your business—and places where you shouldn't use it at all.
5 days ago4 min read


Senior techs are spread thin. Here's where AI can help.
How AI can help you deal with the shortage of senior techs.
Apr 201 min read


Recognition Done Right: Beyond "Employee of the Month."
Solid ideas for recognition that will really matter to your employees.
Apr 205 min read


What if You Were Starting a Trades Business From Scratch Today?
Building a new skilled trades business requires good people and a solid AI platform.
Apr 154 min read


Our AI Won't Replace Your Staff. But It Will Make Their Lives Easier.
Our products won't replace your people. Period.
Apr 152 min read


The Office Usually Gets Blamed for Problems It Inherited
In many cases, what's called an "office problem" ... isn't.
Apr 105 min read


Four Real-World Ways AI Can Help Trades Businesses Today
Most tradespeople regard AI as either magic or a threat. In reality, it’s like a new crew member for your office.
Apr 83 min read


AI for the Skilled Trades: Hype or Hope?
Business is booming. That’s good. But it’s stretching your people to the limit. That’s a problem. And it’s the same story across all of the skilled trades.
Feb 182 min read


Who’s using AI in the Skilled Trades? And What For?
There’s been lots of talk about AI in the skilled trades, but who’s using it? And how has it worked for them? A recent report digs into the numbers.
Feb 182 min read


Trades 2030: What Does the Future Look Like?
Gaze into our crystal ball as we learn what the future holds for the skilled trades with regard to AI and automation.
Feb 165 min read


Boosting Technician Productivity with Smarter Scheduling
Better scheduling and dispatch improve technician efficiency. Automation reduces gaps, balances workloads, and increases the number of jobs per day.
Jan 224 min read


The Future of Trades Tech: AI as the New Crew Member
AI is not a replacement for your people, but an invisible assistant that works across your entire organization and quietly handles the tasks that steal time.
Jan 224 min read


The Invisible Office Manager: How AI Handles Repetitive Trades Tasks
If you run an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company, you already employ an “invisible office manager.” They never take a lunch break,...
Aug 28, 20253 min read
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