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AI-powered project management and resource planning for AEC

AI-powered operating system built from the ground up for architects and engineers. Provides intelligent project management, automated resource planning, demand forecasting, and real-time team capacity optimization.

Pricing
$20 per user per month
Alternatives
Raven, Delve by Sidewalk Labs, TestFit
Who it's for
Architecture, Civil Engineering
Not publicly specified raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2023 · 5-10 beta customers including Suffolk, Sterling Road, Aran+Franklin
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architecture and engineering firms manually plan project schedules and resource allocation, consuming 5-10 hours per week. This leads to underutilized resources, scheduling conflicts, overallocation of key staff, and inability to forecast project profitability until projects are complete. Demand forecasting is based on gut feel rather than historical data.

The Solution

AI-powered platform that automates task prioritization and scheduling based on deadlines and team capacity. Intelligently assigns projects to team members based on skills, availability, and past performance. Provides real-time visibility into team workloads, project financials, and burnrate, with automated demand forecasting based on historical burn rates and staffing levels.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaS
Integrations
BigTimeERPsCRMsBilling tools
Disciplines
Architecture, Civil Engineering
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Bidding/Procurement, Construction Administration
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Institutional
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Team capacity data, Project scope, Deadlines and priorities, Historical burnrate data
Optional:Team skill profiles, Past project performance data, Client preferences
Formats:CSV, API integration, BigTime data feed, Manual data entry
Output
What you get
Format:Interactive project schedules and resource allocation dashboard
Fields:Optimized project schedule, Team assignments, Capacity utilization, Profitability forecast, Demand forecast, Burnrate tracking, Project financials
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary AI optimization engine with machine learning for demand forecasting
Accuracy:Not publicly specified
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Not publicly specified
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Automated project scheduling based on team capacity and deadlines
  • ·Intelligent resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects
  • ·Demand forecasting for hiring and staffing decisions
  • ·Real-time project profitability tracking and burnrate monitoring
  • ·Team capacity optimization and skill-based project assignment
  • ·Automated detection of scope creep and schedule risks
  • ·Integration with billing systems for accurate project costing
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Trial available (7-30 days)
Pro
$20 per user per month
Enterprise
Contact vendor for custom pricing
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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