Why do Subcontractors use Clearstory

Clearstory offers an all-in-one Change Order solution that accelerates your process by automating manual tasks, streamlining organization and improving customer communication.

Do you offer a free pilot period?

Yes! Schedule a demo with our sales team and we can set you up with a free, full-access pilot to try out all of the Clearstory software features on any current project.

Doesn’t my job costing or accounting software do this?

Clearstory is not a replacement for your internal job costing or accounting software. Through our API or existing integrations we connect with your internal system and help you supercharge workflows and communication that happen outside those systems.

What if my General Contractor isn’t using Clearstory

Clearstory is designed to be used by Specialty Contractors independently of their GCs. Invite your GC to a project so they can add review comments, and sign T&M Tags, but they are not required to create an account.

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Our Approach to AI

Clearstory AI is built to accelerate change order workflows so teams can move faster with confidence.
It streamlines imports, documentation, and reviews with full clarity and control built in.

Workflow-first AI

AI shows up where it helps—inside the workflows your team already uses. Clearstory AI streamlines high‑friction tasks like imports and reviews.

People in Control

Clearstory AI never acts without human review. From project opt-outs to final approvals, Clearstory AI is built to support your team’s expertise, not override it.

Clear & Predictable

Clearstory AI is clearly labeled and easy to understand. No guesswork, just full clarity on what it's doing, and why.

Governed at Every Level

Admins and PMs can manage where AI is used. Control AI access at the company level or project by project. It fits your process, not the other way around.

Bulk AI Import

Upload an existing COR log to get started with Clearstory on a project midway. Just load your existing PDF or spreadsheet COR log and Clearstory AI instantly maps it into structured, organized Change Order Requests. It's the fastest way to get everything into one place.

AI Governance Built for
Real Project Constraints

Clearstory gives construction teams full control over how AI is used, from the company level down to individual projects. Whether you're running one job or managing a national portfolio, AI can be enabled, limited, or turned off entirely to fit your workflow.

Company-level Control
Account owners can enable or disable AI across the entire organization.

Project-level Opt-out
Admins and PMs can turn off AI on specific projects if needed.

Saved Permissions
If AI is turned off on a project, that setting stays in place even if the company policy changes later.

Company Defaults
Projects follow your company’s AI settings automatically unless you choose to override them.

How Governance is Enforced

AI cannot be enabled for a project when it has been disabled at the company level.

Projects that follow company policy will update if the company setting changes.

Projects that explicitly opt out will remain opted out, even if the company policy changes later.

FAQs

Does Clearstory train AI models on my data?

No. Your data is never used to train public or private AI models. AI features only work inside your account using your existing data.
Will AI impact my current integration or ERP setup?

No. AI features work alongside your existing workflows. They don’t interfere with integrations or change how data syncs with your ERP.
How do I know when AI is being used?

All AI features are clearly labeled in the product. You’ll always know when AI is active, what it’s doing, and what actions need your review.
Is Clearstory AI replacing human review?

No. AI supports your workflow but never replaces your judgment. It flags scope gaps, suggests next steps, and saves time without making final decisions.
Can I control where AI is used in my account?

Yes. AI can be enabled or disabled at the company or project level. Project-level settings stay in place even if your company settings change later.
What AI features are available today?

You can use Bulk AI Upload to import external COR logs with structured, clean data. Assisted COR Review and Change Order Reason Categories are coming soon.
What powers Clearstory’s AI features?

Clearstory uses Google’s Gemini models to power key features like Bulk AI Upload, Assisted COR Review, and COR Reason Categories.
Can I turn off AI for sensitive projects?

Yes. Admins and PMs can disable AI on individual projects. That setting will remain off unless you change it.
How is governance enforced?

If AI is disabled at the company level, it cannot be enabled for individual projects. Projects that follow company policy will update if that setting changes, but any project that explicitly opts out will stay opted out—even if the company policy is updated later.

Purpose-Built AI for Change Order Workflows