WHY GLADUS / FIELD INTELLIGENCE
Why Gladus?
Why Gladus Exists
The construction industry is losing knowledge, struggling to stay connected, and relying on outdated ways of sharing information.
The Industry Is Losing Its Knowledge
Construction knowledge is disappearing as experienced tradesmen retire. Much of what makes someone exceptional isn't written in a code book or manufacturer manual—it's decades of practical experience learned in the field. When those professionals leave the workforce, that knowledge often leaves with them. Impact: • Loss of practical expertise • Repeated mistakes by younger generations • Slower industry advancement • Valuable techniques disappear over time
The Next Generation Isn't Being Developed Efficiently
Many apprentices complete their required hours and obtain licenses, but still lack confidence in their ability to make complex decisions independently. Training quality varies widely depending on the company, mentor, and type of work they are exposed to.
Most apprentices learn how to complete a task but not necessarily why one method is better than another.
Impact:
• Lower confidence
• Slower career progression
• Inconsistent workmanship
• Greater reliance on senior personnel
Technical Skills Don't Equal Business Skills
Being an excellent tradesperson doesn't automatically prepare someone to run profitable projects.
Many new contractors struggle with:
• Pricing work competitively
• Building professional estimates
• Organizing project documentation
• Managing business operations
• Understanding project profitability
As a result, highly skilled craftsmen often lose work—not because they can't build it, but because they can't operate the business efficiently.
The Construction Industry Is Poorly Connected
Finding reliable contractors, subcontractors, and specialists often depends on personal relationships rather than proven ability.
Contractors frequently don't know who is available, while skilled subcontractors struggle to find consistent work.
This creates:
• Project delays
• Limited competition
• Closed local markets
• Missed opportunities for both contractors and subcontractors
Construction Knowledge Is Fragmented
Most contractors learn from only a handful of mentors throughout their careers.
While those mentors may be excellent, they represent only one way of solving problems.
As a result, many professionals never discover:
• Better installation methods
• Faster workflows
• More profitable techniques
• New materials
• New products
• Modern tools
This limits productivity and slows innovation across the industry.
Critical Information Is Scattered Everywhere
Construction professionals constantly search through:
• Building codes
• Manufacturer documentation
• Product catalogs
• YouTube
• Facebook groups
• Forums
• Personal contacts
• Company SOPs
There is no single place that combines all of this knowledge into usable, practical guidance.
THE GLADUS PLATFORM
One intelligence layer for every construction decision
From preconstruction to closeout, Gladus turns fragmented project information, field experience, and industry knowledge into intelligence your entire team can use.
Construction Knowledge
The Collective Knowledge of Construction
Gladus captures the knowledge, experience, and judgment of the people who build—creating a living knowledge base that grows with every project, question, and contribution. Access open discussion boards, video tutorials, real-world experiences, and a growing library of construction knowledge—all available whenever you need it. Whether you’re in the field or in the office, Gladus helps you find answers, learn from others, and make better decisions with greater confidence.
Learn from the collective experience of the industry
Access knowledge, discussions, and tutorials anytime
Preserve knowledge that would otherwise be lost
Build confidence and strengthen judgment in the field and office
AI Field Guidance
Turn Plans & Problems Into Solutions
Upload plans and let Gladus break the work down piece by piece. Understand what needs to be installed, how it should be installed, what materials are required, and why. Gladus can also analyze jobsite photos to identify potential flaws, conflicts, and installation issues. When a problem is detected, Gladus explains what is wrong, why it matters, and how to correct it—with detailed guidance grounded in codes, construction knowledge, and real-world experience. And when the answer requires human judgment, technicians have access to the collective knowledge of the Gladus community—giving them experienced professionals and real-world perspectives to turn to before making important decisions.
Turn plans into clear, step-by-step field guidance
Detect potential flaws and conflicts from jobsite photos
Understand what is wrong, why it matters, and how to fix it
Access the collective knowledge of experienced professionals
Make better, more informed decisions in the field
Trade Network
Connect With the People Who Build
Find contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry professionals based on their skills, experience, and location. Once you’re working together, bring everyone onto the same platform to collaborate, share information, and improve project efficiency. Upload plans, documents, photos, questions, updates, and project knowledge into one shared space. Discuss the work with everyone involved, solve problems together, and keep the entire project moving forward.
Find the right people for the job
Bring the entire project team together in one place
Share plans, documents, photos, questions, and project updates
Collaborate to solve problems and improve project efficiency
Smart Pricing
Build Faster, Market-Accurate Quotes
Upload plans, project information, and specifications to generate detailed material takeoffs, labor estimates, and project costs. Gladus helps you build accurate, market-informed quotes faster—then send them directly to qualified contractors and professionals within the Gladus network.
Build accurate quotes in a fraction of the time
Stay aligned with current market pricing
Send quotes directly to contractors within the network
Spend less time pricing and more time winning work
EARLY ACCESS