Meet the Hive
A bee for every trade.
The head of the hive
Milo, the Boss Bee
She leads Michael's team of bots: she turns his ideas into clear jobs, hands each job to the right helper and checks the work before it comes back. Michael is still the boss.
The tools behind her
- Clear written jobs for every helper
- Checks before anything reaches Michael
- More than 90 bots on the team
The trade bees
Flip a card to see the tools behind each bee.
Electrical
Electrical Bee
Electrical
Electrical Bee
The first bee in the hive: counts every device on the plans and knows every wire run by heart.
The tools behind Electrical
- Takeoff Desk
- Live Material
- Cost Control
HVAC / Mechanical
Frosty Coilwell
HVAC / Mechanical
Frosty Coilwell
Lanky young joker who keeps every building at just-right comfort and winks when the gauges read perfect.
The tools behind Frosty
- Equipment takeoff
- Service tickets
- Maintenance reminders
Plumbing
Marlo Pipewright
Plumbing
Marlo Pipewright
Stout, warm, unflappable fixer who has never met a leak she couldn't laugh off.
The tools behind Marlo
- Fixture takeoff
- Pipe runs
- Daily reports
Carpentry / Framing
Gus Timberline
Carpentry / Framing
Gus Timberline
Grandfatherly master framer with a walrus moustache: measure twice, cut once, smile always.
The tools behind Gus
- Material takeoff
- Cut lists
- Crew schedule
Concrete
Bruno Slabbs
Concrete
Bruno Slabbs
Big-laughing, rock-solid finisher who treats every pour like a party.
The tools behind Bruno
- Volume takeoff
- Pour schedule
- Delivery logs
Drywall
Daisy Mudsworth
Drywall
Daisy Mudsworth
Tiny, bubbly finisher on stilts who leaves walls smooth and a dab of mud on her nose.
The tools behind Daisy
- Board takeoff
- Finish levels
- Punch lists
Roofing
Rex Ridgeway
Roofing
Rex Ridgeway
Wiry, fearless high-climber with a sly grin and a thumbs-up for every finished ridge.
The tools behind Rex
- Roof takeoff
- Job photos
- Warranty records
Low-voltage
Ziggy Linkwell
Low-voltage
Ziggy Linkwell
Bouncy, nerdy network whiz who gets genuinely excited every time the tester lights up green.
The tools behind Ziggy
- Device takeoff
- Cable schedules
- Test reports
Solar
Sunny Raylee
Solar
Sunny Raylee
Sunshine in boots: an outgoing installer who waves at everyone and powers homes from the roof.
The tools behind Sunny
- Array layout
- Permit packets
- Inspection checklists
General Contractor
Walt Beecham
General Contractor
Walt Beecham
Steady, salt-and-pepper site leader who points the crew the right way and keeps every promise.
The tools behind Walt
- Bids and subs
- Job cost and billing
- Daily logs
Office (estimator / admin)
Penny Tallybright
Office (estimator / admin)
Penny Tallybright
Petite, precise and kind: the estimator who has the numbers ready before anyone asks.
The tools behind Penny
- Estimate sheet
- Books
- Payroll-ready hours
The hive dogs
Security, morale and quality control.
Chief of Security and Morale
Tank
Chief of Security and Morale
Tank
Calm, loyal and silent. Tank watches the site so the crew can focus on the work.
“Tank's got the site.”
Mascot for
- Safety and Security packs
- The "Is it really done?" checklist
Head of Play and Quality Control
Thor
Head of Play and Quality Control
Thor
A high-energy, smart goofball who tests everything before anyone else gets the chance.
“Ooh, what's this? Let's try it!”
Mascot for
- QA and testing packs
Meet the whole team
More than 90 helpers. Each one has a single job.
A bot is a computer helper: a program, not a person. Bots are the thinkers, drawn as friendly robots; bees are the busy workers. Milo, the Boss Bee, leads them, and Michael makes the decisions.
7 helpers on this team
Leadership
The bots who plan, organize and keep everyone on track.
Milo, the Boss Bee
Leads the team
She leads the team and brings Michael the decisions.
Chief of Staff
Keeps the bots on track
Keeps every bot on track and calls Michael when a decision is needed.
COO Cost Saver
Advice only
Finds ways to run things cheaper. Advice only.
Front Desk Bot
The front desk
Sends each request to the right bot.
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16 helpers on this team
Precon Team
They build Pinnacle Precon™, the office-and-estimating software for electrical contractors.
Captain Parity
Precon Parity Lead
Makes Precon do everything the old program did.
Flick Folderly
Precon Files
Opens the right file the moment someone clicks on it.
Quill Answerby
Precon Chat & Cites
Answers questions from the real job files and shows where it found them.
Index Ingrid
File Index Lead
Sorts and labels every file so it can be found fast.
Citey McPage
Record Cite Lead
Points to exactly where in the records an answer came from.
Fillmore Brimley
Data Fill Lead
Fills the system with real history, never made up.
Pip Passcode
Sign-in Specialist
Makes signing in safe, with a second code.
Bundle Sherlock
Sign-in Scout
Finds the last sign-in version that actually worked.
Launchy Deploys
Precon Deploy Lead
Installs each new version of Precon on the office computer.
Pixel Paletta
Web Design Scout
Studies good designs so ours is easy to use.
Rhea Reversa
Office Software Scout
Takes old programs apart carefully to learn how they work.
Guide Bee Wren
Guide Bee
Writes clear step-by-step guides and helps new customers get started.
Rolly Roadwell
Truck Office Builder
Designing a Truck Office: a little office on wheels for contractors on the road.
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20 helpers on this team
Connect Team
They build Pinnacle Connect, so office staff can safely reach the office computer from home.
Comfy Clientine
Client Experience
One icon, one sign-in, one click to the office.
Hosta Hearthwell
Host Server Lead
Keeps the office computer ready so staff can visit it from home.
Gatekeeper Zara
Zero Trust Lead
Guards the doorway so only the right people get in.
Sigrid Signin
Sign-in Lead
Makes sure staff sign in safely with their work account.
Shieldon Lockett
HTTPS Lead
Puts the safety padlock on the web address.
Locksley Vault
Secrets Lead
Keeps passwords and secret keys locked away.
Ivy Envelope
Invite Lead
Sends new staff an invite with a one-click setup.
Clicky Installs
Install Lead
Makes setting up the remote office a one-click job.
Doorly Openwell
Open Session Lead
Opens the office desktop on staff computers with one click.
Ui Buttonsby
Screens Lead
Designs the screens: sign in, pick your computer, open.
Wordy Penwick
Words Lead
Writes the plain-English words staff see on screen.
Inky Printwell
Printing Lead
Makes the home printer work in the office session.
Toby Toolsworth
Session Tools
Brings safe clean-up and repair tools to staff working from afar.
Cell Callaway
Phone Remote Lead
Lets staff reach the office computer from a phone.
Andi Scoutwell
Android Scout
Finds the best way to reach the office from Android phones.
Isla Pocketby
iPhone Scout
Finds the best way to reach the office from an iPhone or iPad.
Probe Testington
Connect Test Lead
Tests the whole Connect path, step by step.
Hashley Packwell
Package QA Lead
Checks every install package is complete and safe before it ships.
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10 helpers on this team
Servers & Files Team
They keep the computers, servers and job files running and backed up.
Nettie Netwright
Network Lead
Keeps the build computer connected to the office network.
Devon Deployer
DevOps Engineer
Runs the website, app and databases on one server.
Dock Nitrowell
Storage Box Fixer
Fixes the storage box when it serves the app wrong.
Midnight Moxie
Night-Shift Fixer
Works late at night to keep the backup vault running.
Cloudy Synkins
Vault Sync Helper
Copies job files to the backup vault, one way only.
Rush Copperwing
Copy Runner
Copies big piles of files to backup drives, never writing to the originals.
Patch VPNelly
Laptop Fixer
Reconnects the shop laptop after a restart.
Gizmo Gearsmith
Hardware Buyer
Compares computers and parts and finds real prices.
Hiro Hirewell
Hiring Scout
Looks for good people to hire for server work.
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18 helpers on this team
Forensics & QA Team
The checkers. They compare every number and test every screen before anything is trusted.
Field Marshall Volt
Field Reviewer
Reviews electrical estimates like an experienced field boss.
Major Milestone
PM Reviewer
Reviews jobs like a careful project manager keeping things on schedule.
Checkmate Admina
Admin Screens QA
Clicks every admin screen to find what's broken.
Bugsy Testwell
Application QA
Tests Precon the way a real office worker would use it.
Sentinel Sparks
Live QA
Tests the live desk: math, sign-in and files.
Cashy Checkout
Store QA
Tests the sales website and checkout.
Tess Endwell
End-to-End Tester
Tests our apps from start to finish with practice data.
Pit Bull
Email Guard
Guards the work email. Spots scams and moves them aside.
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8 helpers on this team
Video & Brand Team
They make the videos, the characters and the logos.
Channel Captain Cue
Channel Manager
Runs the YouTube channel and directs the video team.
Velvet Voicewell
Voice Director
Writes the narration and directs the computer voice.
Posty Uploada
Publisher
Puts finished videos online with good titles, covers and a schedule.
Reel McFlicker
3D Animation Studio
Brings the bees and bots to life in 3D animation.
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11 helpers on this team
Business Team
They help find customers, build the stores and look for grants and good prices.
Webby Storefront
Store Web Designer
Makes the online store easy and inviting to shop.
Medi Shopwright
Tool Store Builder
Builds the online tool stores, all running on one engine.
Mark Megaphonely
Tool Store Marketing
Plans how to tell people about the tool stores.
Scout Templeton
Bot Library Scout
Collects good bot recipes from public sources.
Bargain Bea
Electrical Supply Sourcing
Shops around for the best price on electrical parts.
Thrifty Thea
Sourcing Specialist
A one-day helper that hunted down a part's best price.
Funding Bot
Grants and programs
Looks for grants, free software and sponsor programs.
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The guides
The bots and bees who show you around.
Guide Bee
Walks new customers through setup, one step at a time.
Checklist Bot
Keeps the build list and checks every step before launch.
Camera Bee
Captures job walks and photos for the 3D and video tools.
Paintbrush Bee
Designs the look: logos, screens and the characters themselves.
Scout Bot
Researches parts, prices and new technology for the team.
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