Emergency Structural Call
- 1Owner misses call due to site noise
- 2AI receptionist sends immediate text offering assistance
- 3Client provides address and damage photos via chat
- 4System alerts estimator to prioritize the site walk
Systems for Demolition Contractors
Operational Infrastructure for Selective and Total Demolition
Demolition firms bring in revenue through high-stakes mobilization, precise structural removal, and material salvage. Income is usually lost during the pre-con phase when permit delays are missed or when onsite change orders for unforeseen structural conditions are not documented and billed in real time.
Construction & Trades
- AI Site Receptionist
- Pre-Con Document Portal
- Change Order SMS Capture
- Tonnage and Load Tracking
- Permit Status Workflows
How the business actually works
How the work flows, start to finish.
- 01
Inquiry
A developer or general contractor submits a request for proposal regarding a full teardown or interior gut.
- 02
Site Walk
Field estimators document structural load-bearing points, hazardous materials, and utility disconnect requirements.
- 03
Bid Submission
Detailed estimates including debris tonnage projections and specialized equipment needs are delivered for approval.
- 04
Permitting
The team tracks local municipality approvals, environmental clearances, and utility sign-offs before mobilization.
- 05
Mobilization
High-reach excavators, dumpsters, and safety crews are deployed to the job site for initial staging.
- 06
Execution
Systematic removal of structures occurs with daily logs tracking load counts and salvageable material separation.
- 07
Remediation
Handling of asbestos, lead, or contaminated soil according to strict regulatory compliance and manifest logging.
- 08
Final Clear
The site is graded or left in the specified condition for the next phase of construction.
Where it leaks
Common problems for demolition companies.
01
Permit Bottlenecks
Project starts are frequently delayed because utility disconnect notices or municipal demolition permits sit in limbo. Without automated tracking, office staff spend hours calling departments to check status updates manually.
02
Change Order Friction
Unforeseen site conditions, such as finding a buried tank or extra rebar, cause immediate cost spikes. If the field crew does not get immediate digital sign-off from the GC, the company eats the labor and equipment costs.
03
Salvage Mismanagement
Failing to track scrap metal and salvageable materials leads to missed revenue offsets. Manual logs for tonnage and tipping fees often result in billing discrepancies at the end of a project.
04
Inbound Lead Response
Busy owners often miss calls during loud site operations, losing lucrative commercial bids to competitors. A delay in returning a call for an emergency structural stabilization can cost thousands in lost opportunity.
05
Safety Compliance Gaps
Missing daily safety briefings or equipment inspection logs creates massive liability during OSHA audits. Paper-based systems are often incomplete, lost, or illegible when needed for insurance purposes.
What LATTICE can build
Systems built around how you work.
AI Site Receptionist
Ensures every general contractor or property owner receives an immediate response via text when your team is operating heavy machinery and cannot answer the phone.
Pre-Con Document Portal
A centralized hub for storing structural surveys, hazmat reports, and utility kill-letters that clients can access to verify project readiness.
Change Order SMS Capture
Field supervisors can send instant text notifications to GCs for unforeseen site conditions, requiring a digital signature before the excavator continues work.
Tonnage and Load Tracking
Automated workflows to log dumpster swaps and tipping fees, ensuring all hauling costs are accurately reconciled against the project budget.
Permit Status Workflows
Systematic reminders and task lists that prompt office staff to follow up on specific permits every few days until approval is secured.
Mobilization Checklists
Digital workflows that ensure equipment, safety barriers, and silt fencing are all verified before the first hammer hits the structure.
Post-Job Review Requests
Automatically trigger requests for testimonials from developers and GCs once the final site clearance manifest is uploaded.
Example systems
What it looks like in practice.
Hazardous Material Discovery
- 1Field crew identifies suspected asbestos in a wall cavity
- 2Supervisor takes photo and triggers 'Hazardous Discovery' workflow
- 3Automated notification sent to client for remediation approval
- 4Digital signature captured and work resumes after abatement
Permit Tracking Sequence
- 1Contract signed and permit application filed
- 2System waits 7 days then assigns a 'Follow-Up' task to office staff
- 3Staff updates status to 'Approved' in the client portal
- 4Mobilization sequence automatically notifies the crew and equipment hauler
Have a different problem?
Tell us what's slowing the business down. LATTICE can build around the way your business operates.
Questions from demolition companies
How can this help with my bidding process?
The system organizes your historical site walk data and cost logs, allowing you to quickly reference past projects of similar scope. By keeping all structural notes and photos in one place, you can generate more accurate estimates that account for common demolition variables.
Can it handle the volume of photos my guys take on site?
Yes, the system is designed to store high-resolution documentation for every phase of the project. This includes pre-demolition conditions, utility disconnects, and final grade photos to protect you from damage claims.
How does this manage equipment dispatching?
Workflows can be set up to trigger notifications for your lowboy drivers and operators once a project hits the mobilization stage. This ensures your fleet moves efficiently between jobs without manual back-and-forth calling.
We work mostly with GCs, not homeowners. Does this still work?
Absolutely. The communication tools are built to handle professional B2B relationships. You can provide GCs with a portal to see project progress, load counts, and safety logs, which makes you a more reliable partner than firms using paper.
Can we track our environmental compliance documents?
The client portal serves as a digital archive for all disposal manifests, hazardous waste receipts, and air monitoring results. This provides a transparent paper trail for your clients and regulatory agencies.