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You've Purchased Trunk Tools — Now What?

Trunk Tools Prompting Guide by User Role

You've Purchased Trunk Tools — Now What?

This week, my director told me something powerful. He said, “Our customers are buying our product because it’s cool; but after the purchase, they don’t really know how our product, or AI in general, benefits their business.”

Some of you may fall into this category. AI is hot and provides competitive advantages, facilitates continued growth, and augments teams to yield powerful returns on investment. But AI is so much more than the hot new thing on the market. It is a fundamental shift in the way we access information and work, and we want to set your team up for success by maximizing the value it can provide. The question is, “How?”

Cue TrunkText.

TrunkText is our AI-powered Q&A agent. It is excellent at parsing through unstructured data (i.e. text in documents) to answer questions and queries about your project documentation. The key capabilities of this tool include:

  1. Instant answers anywhere: Quickly find accurate information in the office or the field.

  2. Source-backed responses: View answers supported by direct citations that link to the documents they come from.

  3. Efficient document creation: Generate organized lists and draft project documentation such as RFIs, Exhibit Bs, and other deliverables.

  4. Record comparison: Compare drawings, RFIs, submittals, or other project records side by side to identify differences and ensure consistency.

This tool is trained specifically for construction by industry experts and designed to make your project data accessible and actionable. Below are some examples of role-specific questions and queries to give your team a headstart on maximizing value from our platform.

Guides by Role

For tips, tools, and agents tailored to your job, see the guide for your role:

Project Engineer

More for this role: Using Trunk Tools as a Project Engineer

Preconstruction | Own the drawings

Question Inspiration:

  • Which drawing sheets were revised in Bulletin 3?

  • Summarize the changes between the 100% CD set and Bulletin 2 for the level 1 floor plan.

  • Which spec sections require mock-ups?

  • List the submittal requirements in spec section 08 71 00 (Door Hardware).

  • Compare the door schedule on A-601 with the hardware sets in the specs.

  • What are the general notes on the structural drawings about concrete strength?

  • Which drawings show the roof drain details?

  • List the long-lead items called out in the specifications.

Construction | Verify technical details or material requirements

Question Inspiration:

  • Confirm door hardware set # for opening J100C.

  • What type of connection is needed to transition from a concrete barrier to a threshold?

  • Specify the voltage for the Fire Pump.

  • Confirm HVAC units have integrated smoke alarms.

  • List the piping material requirements for bathrooms on the second floor.

  • Identify the thermostat locations on floor 5.

  • Check airflow requirements for office spaces on level 2.

  • What is the flooring type in the kitchen?

  • What is the thickness of the roof curb?

  • What is the paint color in a typical patient room?

  • What is the STC rating for the windows?

  • How can you mount shower hardware through tile if there is no plywood backing?

Construction/ Contract Administration | Manage RFI and Submittals + Contract/ Scope Questions

Question Inspiration:

  • Provide a list of RFIs that have been in review for greater than 10 days.

  • Create an RFI framework for asking about the shear stud configuration on beam B12.

  • Which RFIs are related to Door Hardware?

  • When was RFI #34 officially returned?

  • Did RFI #101 contain an attachment?

  • Improve this draft RFI: “Please reference submittal 083323-01 and Overhead Doors Power Requirements attached. Please provide a new connection for the following doors: 101, 102, 103.”

  • Does the Plumber own firestopping?

  • Who owns the window caulk?

  • Did we buy overtime in the Carpenter package?

  • Are the electricians responsible for center pile of debris?

  • Was Bulletin 2 included in the Roofers contract?

  • Summarize the scope of work for the electrical subcontractor.

  • What are the specifications for mock-ups in the project scope?

Closeout | Draft or refine technical communication

Question Inspiration:

  • Can you check my grammar in this text and make it sound professional: “we were directed to send this submittal over to you to review the finish selection of the specific fixtures noted by D.R. Contractor.”

Superintendent

More for this role: Using Trunk Tools as a Superintendent

Construction | Daily logs, site layout and field-related questions

Question Inspiration:

  • How many Journeyman did the Plumber have on Monday?

  • Did we note any delays on Daily Logs in July?

  • Was ice noted on the Daily Report Jan 2, 2025?

  • Has ABC Carpentry submitted their Hazards Analysis for Lobby Ceiling?

  • Confirm the ceiling height in room 204.

  • What is the tolerance for smoothness on the elevated slabs?

  • What thickness is considered mass concrete on mat foundations?

  • What does ASCC state on hard trowel finish on air entrained concrete?

  • Give me the grading tolerance for aggregate base beneath a roadbed paving section.

  • Is there a plumbing detail showing how a clevis hanger is supposed to be installed with insulation?

  • Can I send a crew back to work on a verbal OK that it is safe and no asbestos is found?

Construction | Construction equipment and safety

Question Inspiration:

  • List specifications for the crane being used on-site.

  • What are the safety standards for using the concrete mixer?

Construction | Scheduling and inspection from a field perspective

Question Inspiration:

  • When were the fire sprinkler shop drawings approved?

  • List all upcoming inspections for the structural steel installation.

  • Provide the quality standards for concrete mix used.

  • When do we need a manufacturer representative to review installation on the roof?

  • I am a young superintendent; what should I inspect in an electric closet?

Construction | Site access and security

Question Inspiration:

  • Who has authorized access to restricted zones?

  • What is the phone number of the painting foreman?

  • What security measures are in place for night shifts?

  • Provide a list of personnel with access to the main site entrance.

  • Has Chris Boydlan completed Safety Orientation?

  • What is the combination to the bathroom?

  • What are the requirements for visitor access to the site?

  • Show me the Logistics plan.

Construction | Safety and risk management

Question Inspiration:

  • List safety protocols required for elevator installation.

  • Show me the Safety Manual for Yaking Plumbers.

  • What does HAZMAT mean?

  • What are the hazardous materials protocols for demolition areas?

  • What is company policy on supervision on a Saturday?

  • Does a 5’ deep trench need a ladder?

  • Summarize emergency response procedures for severe weather.

  • Provide the SOP for handling hazardous materials on-site.

Project Manager

More for this role: Using Trunk Tools as a Project Manager

Preconstruction | Scope and bid package inquiries

Question Inspiration:

  • What is the 09A bid package scope of work for misc. metals?

  • Summarize the scope of work for the electrical subcontractor.

  • Did we buy watering prior to turnover from the landscaper?

  • Is Bulletin 20 included in the Painting package?

  • Summarize the G001 notes related to permitting.

  • What color is each type of metal panel?

  • Does Boydlan own disconnecting the power from the existing light poles at the soccer field?

Preconstruction | Contract and high-level project information

Question Inspiration:

  • What is the official project address?

  • Provide a summary of the project in three paragraphs.

  • What are the general provisions and supplemental conditions for the project?

  • What is the contractual Change Order Fee allowed?

  • What allowance was included in the GMP related to patching?

  • List the responsibilities of the scaffolding contractor regarding existing building drawings.

  • What is the overall project duration?

  • List all products requiring recycled content.

  • How is the project addressing environmental concerns?

Preconstruction | Team and roles

Question Inspiration:

  • Who are the key members of the project team?

  • What are the roles and responsibilities of the project manager?

Construction | Administrative and correspondence tasks

Question Inspiration:

  • Create a strongly worded email to Boydlan Contracting for being behind on deliverables.

  • Based on last week’s OAC meeting minutes, create an agenda for this week.

  • Create an agenda for the specification-required fireproofing preinstallation conference.

  • Summarize the SOP for onboarding new contractors to the project site.

  • Generate a checklist from the SOP for quality control during concrete pouring.

  • What topics should be covered in an internal kick-off meeting for a project that was taken over from another GC?

Construction | Quality assurance checklists

Question Inspiration:

  • Create an inspection checklist for plumbing before final approval.

  • Prepare a pre-inspection checklist for electrical systems on floor 3.

  • What was the approved Carpet Mastic?

  • Draft a checklist for HVAC inspection before system handover.

Construction | Tracking bulletins, RFIs and deliverables

Question Inspiration:

  • Which RFIs are still open, and who is the ball in court on each?

  • List the RFIs that are past their due date.

  • Which sheets changed in Bulletin 12, and which trades are affected?

  • Was the response to RFI #45 incorporated into a later bulletin?

  • List the outstanding submittals for Division 08.

  • Which submittals have been returned as Revise and Resubmit?

  • What closeout deliverables are required from the mechanical subcontractor?

Construction | Scheduling and milestones

Question Inspiration:

  • When does the marble tile start?

  • What activities are scheduled to start May 1?

  • How many months are there between February 13 and September 5?

  • How many workdays until the end of the project?

  • What is the project deadline based on the latest Schedule Update?

  • List all upcoming milestones in the Master Schedule.

  • What are the key milestones for the construction project?

  • What is the overall duration for sidewalk construction?

  • When is the expected completion date for the project?

Construction | Budget and finance

Question Inspiration:

  • List all approved change orders for project XYZ.

  • Write a narrative for compensation to the Owner for the Bulletin #18 based on the architect summary.

  • Summarize the reasons for rejected change orders in the last quarter.

  • What is the total budget allocated for the construction project?

  • What are the general conditions for change orders as per contract 09A?

Construction | Risk and compliance

Question Inspiration:

  • What is the insurance policy that covers property should those items sustain damage for covered costs?

Construction | Notice and delay communications

Question Inspiration:

  • Based on our Prime Contract terms, draft a notice of delay to the owner based on weather delays.

  • Using the Auditorium Equipment Submittals, draft an email to the subcontractor about requesting new overhead project via an updated specification.

Project Executive

More for this role: Using Trunk Tools as a Project Executive

Preconstruction | Oversight and strategy

Question Inspiration:

  • What are the key milestones for the construction project?

  • When is the expected completion date for the project?

  • Are there Liquidated Damages?

  • Do we have a MWBE requirement?

Construction | Budget and risk

Question Inspiration:

  • How much is the Final GMP amount for contingency?

  • Summarize the reasons for rejected change orders in the last quarter.

  • When was the last owner payment?

All Phases | Client and stakeholder communications

Question Inspiration:

  • Provide a summary of the project in three paragraphs.

  • Who are the key members of the project team?

  • What sustainable practices are being implemented in the construction process?

AI in construction isn’t just about speed. It’s about clarity, confidence, and connection. With TrunkText, every question results in an answer supported by your project data, helping your team make informed decisions faster and with greater accuracy.

Whether you’re a Project Engineer looking up drawing details, a Superintendent verifying field conditions, a Project Manager tracking scope or submittals, or an Executive ensuring strategic oversight, TrunkText equips you with the knowledge you need when you need it.

At Trunk Tools, our goal is simple: to make that power accessible and practical for every construction professional. Your data already holds the answers. TrunkText just helps you find them.

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