Tough Leaf ™, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) innovator in construction, has announced a new integration of its AI-powered matching platform with Autodesk Construction Cloud®, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network and predictive insights for construction teams. This new integration facilitates access to Tough Leaf’s database of over 100,000 certified diverse firms nationwide directly within Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Contractors can now source minority and women-owned subcontractors, across all diversity certifications (MBE, WBE, DBE, SDVOB, LBE, VOB, SBE & more), within Autodesk® Build Insights or BIM 360® Project Home dashboards. By streamlining the ability to identify and connect with diverse companies, this new resource will empower teams to achieve or exceed project inclusion goals. The integration gives project stakeholders access to Tough Leaf’s comprehensive database of over 100,000 qualified diverse subcontractors, engineers, consultants, vendors, and suppliers and allows prime contractors and construction managers to seamlessly share their project requirements and receive a list of vetted diverse firms that meet their qualifications, have the capacity to do the work, and can provide a quote by the deadline.
The integration gives customers easier access to tools that eliminate conventional, time-intensive methods of sourcing diverse firms while providing minority and women-owned businesses with greater transparency into relevant subcontracting opportunities. By streamlining and optimizing diverse supplier outreach, Tough Leaf allows construction companies to meet or exceed project inclusion targets and redirect time savings to win more work.
"Both prime contractors and subcontractors will benefit tremendously from this integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud," said Tough Leaf CEO Wissam Akra. "For primes, our AI and machine learning components reduce sourcing time by 400 hours on average per project. Subcontractors gain insights enabling them to place accurate, competitive bids. It's a win-win for the industry, and we're thrilled about the impact this partnership will have on driving meaningful inclusion."
“Meeting construction’s labor demands in the near-term will require innovative approaches to hiring,” said James Cook, director – industry & technology partnerships at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Embedding Tough Leaf directly within Autodesk Construction Cloud gives contractors ready-access to tools that help broaden the universe of subcontractors available for their projects.”
About Tough Leaf
Tough Leaf is a mission-driven construction technology company that connects general contractors with qualified business enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, and other disadvantaged groups. It goes beyond simple matching by weaving genuine outreach and support for diverse subcontractors into its program through first-party verification, free bid coaching, educational and networking opportunities, and access to credible capacity-building services.
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