The construction industry has long relied on manual processes, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and higher costs.
As projects grow in complexity, the need for digital solutions becomes more urgent to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration.
In this edition of AI Tool of the Week, we spotlight SpecScan, an AI platform transforming the construction industry.
Evolved from LanceFree, a freelance management system for construction and engineering, SpecScan quickly and efficiently converts complex construction documentation into usable work packages through its proprietary AI technology.
As a result, this contributes to the digitalisation and optimisation of construction processes.
How does SpecScan benefit the construction industry?
The platform converts STABU (specification system used in the construction industry) and technical specifications into clear work packages within one minute, eliminating time-consuming manual document analysis.
Using its proprietary AI technology Starfish, the platform processes complex construction documentation into immediately usable work packages.
Consequently, it provides contractors with significant time savings and improved efficiency.
As per the company’s claims, the solution has already received more than sixty pre-registrations from interested construction companies during its testing phase.
Targeted procurement process
Besides process optimisation, the platform supports a more targeted procurement process.
Contractors can quickly find the right suppliers and receive an overview of the best choices with transparent pricing information.
Further, the work packages can be shared directly with subcontractors and suppliers, expanding the professional network while maintaining control over the project chain.
Complete control over data
Currently, the platform is available free of charge for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
The company also confirms that users maintain complete control over their data and can easily import and export it to their systems, a unique feature in the market.
Roadmap
Moving forward, the Starfish technology will be expanded with “voice to specification,” which automatically converts recordings of construction meetings into executable construction plans.
Additionally, the company is working on future updates that will also enable the automatic conversion of BIM models and other complex files into construction plans.
The company is planning to roll out its platform internationally in more than 100 countries.
