Pro Xtra gets AI project tools
Home Depot expanded its Pro Xtra digital workspace with AI features that auto‑build material lists from plans, schedule and track deliveries in real time, and let teams collaborate on project timelines—aimed at contractors and serious DIYers. (sg.finance.yahoo.com) (roofingcontractor.com) (qualifiedremodeler.com)
Material List Builder AI officially debuted on Jan. 26, 2026 and is offered at no extra cost to Pro Xtra members inside Home Depot’s Project Planning tool. (ir.homedepot.com) The feature accepts natural‑language project descriptions, hands‑free voice‑to‑text, pasted spreadsheets and starter templates, then generates phase‑by‑phase draft lists that users can edit and save for reuse. (ir.homedepot.com) Home Depot first rolled out the broader Project Planning workspace in late September/early October 2025 and now connects that hub to the Material List Builder AI, exposing “millions of items” from stores and fulfillment centers to pros. (retaildive.com) The updated Pro experience adds down‑to‑the‑minute delivery tracking for big/bulky materials — explicitly naming concrete, drywall and lumber — plus complex order scheduling when items ship from multiple locations. (ir.homedepot.com) Shared Access and purchase‑history enhancements create customizable permission levels, let teams collaborate with Home Depot’s Pro support staff, and retain saved material lists to accelerate repeat reorders. (ir.homedepot.com) Home Depot plans to highlight the expanded tools during Pro Xtra Week, scheduled for March 23–29, 2026, with online and in‑store demos, vendor showcases and member offers. (ir.homedepot.com) Professional customers make up roughly 10% of Home Depot’s customer base but account for about half of the company’s sales, a dynamic the retailer cites when framing these digital investments as part of a broader Pro ecosystem strategy. (prnewswire.com)
