Shackleton provides an AI‑powered operating system for the construction industry that automates planning, coordination, and risk identification across the development and construction lifecycle. Its suite of specialized AI agents handles tasks such as drafting reports, managing bid packages, chasing RFIs, and tracking budgets, allowing project managers to reduce administrative time and improve efficiency. For example, the Development Agent can accelerate the move from concept to construction start by 29%.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction projects rely heavily on spreadsheets, phone calls, and disconnected tools, causing project managers to spend up to 40% of their time on administrative tasks. This leads to missed RFIs, unnoticed budget drift, and overall slower project progression.
Solution
Shackleton delivers an AI‑powered platform that replaces manual processes with specialized AI agents acting as virtual team members. The agents automate routine tasks such as drafting reports, leveling bids, chasing RFIs, and tracking budgets, operating continuously without human intervention. By centralizing project data in a single dashboard and integrating with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, the platform provides real‑time visibility into project status and finances. This automation reduces administrative overhead, improves communication traceability, and accelerates the timeline from concept to construction start by up to 29%.
Target Audience
Primary customers are general contractors, subcontractors, and owners who manage multiple construction projects and need to streamline administration and communication.
Features
- Role‑specific AI agents (Development, Growth, Finance) that autonomously handle reporting, bid management, and budget tracking
- Unified project‑management dashboard covering the entire construction lifecycle from bid to closeout
- Real‑time integration with QuickBooks for automatic invoicing, change‑order management, and financial syncing
- Communication hub that automatically links RFIs, submittals, and conversations to the correct project records
- Bid management tools with side‑by‑side quote leveling and a subcontractor portal for faster bid turnaround
- Field reporting module that captures daily logs, safety entries, and photos and pushes them to the office instantly
- Integration with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for seamless document and email handling