AI Use Policy
How West Coast Construction Guide uses AI assistance while retaining human editorial responsibility and source-based research standards.
AI tools may assist with research organization, drafting, editing, and information processing at West Coast Construction Guide. Jonathan Reed remains responsible for editorial decisions and published content.
Sources and Factual Claims
AI output is not treated as an authoritative source. Important factual claims, specifications, and source references should be checked against the underlying material whenever possible. When a question cannot be resolved from available evidence, the content should explain the uncertainty.
Editorial Review
AI assistance does not establish product performance, code compliance, or suitability for a particular project. The same research and editorial standards apply regardless of how a draft is prepared. AI-generated text must not be used to invent qualifications, interviews, testing, field experience, or citations.
Corrections
Errors in AI-assisted content are handled through the publication’s Corrections Policy. Read the Editorial Policy and About page for the wider research approach and editorial responsibilities.