AI Agent for Construction

Lumber Union Agent

The agent decodes collective bargaining agreements and puts every wage, fringe, and classification into effect automatically — across every project, every pay cycle.

CBA Analysis for Construction Industry

Your System of Intelligence for Union Compliance

Lumber Union Agent ingests, interprets, validates, and structures union data— then syncs clean, payroll-ready outputs back into your system.

Turn Complex Agreements Into Structured, Usable Data

CBA Parsing Engine

Extracts structured data from complex agreements, including wage rates, fringe benefits, overtime rules, shift differentials, and holidays.

Rule Application Layer

Automatically applies union rules to workers, roles, and projects — ensuring correct pay logic every cycle.

Automated Rate Enforcement

Ensures payroll reflects correct union rates and fringes— no manual validation required.

Eliminate Misclassification & Fringe Errors

Fringe Benefit Allocation Logic

Applies correct fringe splits across cash and benefit funds.

Classification Mapping

Maps internal job roles to union classifications to prevent misclassification errors.

Stay Compliant, Even as Agreements Change

Agreement Comparison & Change Detection

Compares versions of CBAs side-by-side and highlights changes that impact payroll and compliance.

Real-Time Compliance Monitoring

Continuously checks if applied rules match the latest agreement terms.

Expiration & Renewal Tracking

Monitors agreements and triggers 90/60/30-day alerts to prevent lapses or outdated rule usage.

Why Contractors Rely on Lumber Union Agent

No more manual CBA interpretation

Stop relying on experts or spreadsheets to translate complex agreements into payroll rules.

Audit-ready documentation

Every rule, change, and decision is logged with full traceability. If an auditor asks, you're ready.

Prevent costly violations

The right rates, fringes, and work rules are applied every time across every union and jurisdiction.

Reduce dependency on tribal knowledge

Compliance logic lives in the system — not in someone's head or a shared folder.

Standardize compliance across projects

One enforcement engine for all your jobs, locals, and agreements.

Stay ahead of renewals and updates

Proactive alerts prevent compliance gaps caused by expired or outdated agreements.

Free Union Agent

Need quick visibility into a union agreement without full automation?

The free version gives your team immediate answers on CBA terms, wages, fringes, and overtime rules.

How It Works

Upload Your CBA

Simply upload your union CBA document. No need to spend hours reading through dense pages.

Scan CBA Document

LumberAI scans the entire document to break it down and identify critical compliance rules.

View AI Insights

Receive a report that highlights key sections, flags potential compliance risks, and summarizes the most important provisions.

Ask anything about your Union CBA

Instead of digging through hundreds of pages, just ask questions in plain English and get instant, accurate answers.

Every AI response includes:

  • Source citations from the CBA
  • Highlighted contract clauses
  • Step-by-step reasoning behind the answer
Feature Comparison

Free vs Enterprise Agent

Capability
CBA Parsing
Answering Questions
Rule Application
System Integrations
Classification Mapping
Fringe Allocation Logic
Change Detection
Expiration Alerts
Audit Trail
Compliance Enforcement
Real-Time Monitoring
What the AI Extracts
Basic extraction of key terms
Instant answers from AI chat
Manual interpretation required
No integrations
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
No integrations
Not maintained
Advisory only
Static insights
What the AI Extracts
Advanced structured parsing with full rule logic
Includes contextual answers tied to projects and payroll
Automatic rule enforcement across workflows
Write-back to ERP, Payroll & HCM systems
Maps roles to union classifications
Automated fringe calculations and splits
Full version comparison with impact analysis
90/60/30-day proactive alerts
Complete decision logging and traceability
System-driven enforcement
Continuous compliance validation

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Lumber Union Agent.
What does the Union Agent actually automate?
It automates the interpretation and application of union agreements, ensuring correct wages, fringes, classifications, and rules are applied without manual effort.
How accurate is the CBA parsing?
The agent is designed to extract structured data from complex agreements and continuously validates outputs, reducing reliance on manual interpretation.
Can it handle multiple unions and locals?
Yes. The enterprise version supports multiple unions, locals, and agreements across different projects simultaneously.
How does it prevent classification errors?
It maps your internal job roles to union classifications and applies the correct rules automatically during payroll processing.
What happens when a union agreement changes?
The agent detects changes between agreement versions and highlights what impacts wages, fringes, or compliance requirements.
Does it alert us before agreements expire?
Yes. The enterprise version provides proactive 90-, 60-, and 30-day alerts so you can act before expirations affect compliance.
Will it integrate with our existing payroll system?
Yes. It integrates with major ERP and payroll systems and can push validated data into your workflows.
Is this only useful for large contractors?
No. Any contractor managing union labor can benefit, especially those handling multiple projects or agreements.
What’s the difference between the free and enterprise versions?
The free version provides answers and insights from CBAs. The enterprise version applies those rules automatically and enforces compliance across systems.
How does this help during audits?
Every rule, change, and decision is logged with context—creating a complete, audit-ready record without additional effort.