New NAHB Book Explores AI Usage in New Construction and Remodeling

The National Association of Home Builders through its publishing arm BuilderBooks, released its newest title AI in Residential Construction: A Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Success, authored by Grace Tsao Mase.

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the residential construction industry, and the builders who learn to use it now will define the next decade of the industry. AI for Residential Construction: A Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Success will show how artificial intelligence can transform every corner of a business—from estimating and bookkeeping to design visualization, client communication and workforce management. 

Readers will hear from builders and remodelers from across the country who are already successfully using AI to:

• Complete projects up to 30% faster without sacrificing quality
• Eliminate costly miscommunications with smarter scheduling and documentation
• Win more bids through realistic 3D visuals and accurate projections
• Forecast risks, manage cash flow and increase profit margins
• Build healthier, safer and more resilient homes for modern families

“Artificial intelligence is a growing part of our industry and is here to stay,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a Worthington, Ohio-based, remodeler and home builder. “This new resource will teach housing professionals how to better incorporate these tools into their business by streamlining processes and creating success through better management of data, decisions and time.”

Author Grace Tsao Mase brings a wealth of knowledge in AI and digital innovation. She is a Yale-trained architect with over 25 years of digital innovation experience and a multistate licensed contractor who has worked alongside contractors on more than 5,000 projects; earned three U.S. patents; and built AI-powered solutions that make the construction process smoother, faster, and far more profitable. In 2025, she founded HomeRES, an AI platform designed to help residential contractors build more resilient and efficient homes.