Purpose of the AI Agent
Produce accurate, auditable quantity takeoffs to inform estimating, procurement, and schedule planning.
User Inputs
Drawing Set: Architectural, structural, MEP, civil; finish schedules; details
Specifications: Material types, performance requirements, alternates
Measurement Standards: Units, rounding rules, waste factors, inclusions/exclusions
Assumptions: Heights, thicknesses, partition types; derived areas/lengths
What the AI Agent Does
Document Control: Confirms latest revisions; flags alternates; sets baselines
Multitrade Quantification: Assemblies by trade (e.g., concrete, framing, drywall, finishes, doors/hardware, fixture counts)
Factors & Conversions: Waste/overage; packaging; units normalization
QA/QC Checks: Cross-verifies logical relationships (e.g., drywall vs. paint areas)
Deliverable Formatting: Takeoff tables by CSI/trade; assumptions; sheet references
Expected Output
File Format: HTML document
Contents: Trade-level takeoff tables; assumptions; sheet references; QC notes
Key Outcome
A reliable basis for pricing and buyout, reducing risk of scope gaps and change orders.