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We publish papers as they clear review. Outlines below describe what each paper covers; ask research@ for the current draft if a paper is relevant to your evaluation. Same-business-day reply.
Outlines
5 papers in active development
- Technical ArchitectureDrafting
Evidence-First Construction AI: A Reference Architecture
How to build AI takeoff software that an estimator will actually trust. Walks through the architectural pillars (vector grounding, vision cross-check, symbol library, trade-context filter, click-to-source UI) and the reference data model with worked examples. Forward-looking architecture document; specific competitor comparisons are not in this paper.
Ask for the current draft - Buyer's GuideDrafting
AI Takeoff Software: A Buyer's Guide
For preconstruction managers evaluating AI takeoff tools. Frameworks for: what 'accuracy' actually means and how vendors measure it differently; trade-specific accuracy considerations; total-cost-of-ownership components; procurement red-flags; vendor-evaluation question checklist. Vendor-neutral framework — we do not score named competitors in the public version.
Ask for the current draft - MethodologyDrafting
Active-Learning Loops in Construction Symbol Recognition
Methodology overview for active-learning-driven symbol recognition. Describes the loop architecture, the labeling cost framework, and the failure modes we've designed against. Specific recognition curves and customer-pilot annotation traces are shared with prospective customers under NDA rather than in the marketing-facing whitepaper.
Ask for the current draft - Industry AnalysisDrafting
The True Cost of Estimating: A 2026 Industry Analysis
Industry analysis framework for estimating-team economics. Forward-looking research outline; specific cohort findings and figures are not yet published. Will be updated as the research program completes its first published study.
Ask for the current draft - Technical ArchitectureDrafting
Evidence Trails for Compliance: SOX, ISO, and Federal Audit
How OmniTakeoff's source-link evidence trails are designed to satisfy compliance requirements across SOX-style internal controls, ISO 9001/27001 patterns, and Federal procurement audit-evidence expectations. Architecture document; specific audit outcomes are shared under NDA with prospective customers.
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