The challenge? They needed to quickly interpret a set of electrical plans and generate a takeoff for costing and planning. Normally, this would be a time-intensive, manual task.
So, we brought in AI.
Using generative AI and computer vision, we analysed the plans on the spot and produced an automated takeoff - faster than anyone expected. Live detection of symbols, extraction of quantities, and even early-stage cost modelling - all in minutes.
It went from "Can AI even help here?" to "We can’t go back to doing this manually."
This wasn’t a canned demo. This was real work, in real time, with real results.
It's moments like these that remind me that when AI is custom-fit to the people using it, it becomes something much more powerful than just "smart tech." It becomes a personalised tool for real-world problem-solving.
And as someone who builds custom software, we're uniquely positioned to use these tools to the specific requirements of each customer.
If you're interested to see how automation can assist in your business; reach out to me or the team.
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Electrical Take-Offs with AI
Andrew Sirianni
One of the most powerful workshops I've had this year wasn’t even planned. I sat down with a client for what was meant to be a quick chat… and it turned into a full-blown working session.
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