Engineering Firm Automation
How we helped a leading engineering consultancy save thousands of hours annually with two custom AI agents that revolutionized their workflow.
Standards Chatbot
An AI assistant that allows engineers to instantly locate and interpret information from thousands of complex design standards.
No more digging through PDFs. The chatbot quotes exact clauses, figures, and tables directly in Microsoft Teams with links to original documents.
The Challenge
Engineers spent countless hours manually searching through complex design standards.
- -Digging through multiple PDFs to find information
- -Cross-referencing standards across authorities
- -Verifying they had the current version
- -Time wasted on research instead of design work
The Solution
Built on Microsoft Azure, integrating with SharePoint and embedded in Teams.
How It Works
- ✓Connects directly to SharePoint where all standards are stored
- ✓Covers 50+ standards across sewer, water, road, and planning
- ✓Always uses current versions - no manual updates needed
- ✓Chat naturally in Teams like talking to a colleague
The Results
Efficiency Gains
Instant access eliminates hours of manual searching. Engineers focus on expertise, not document hunting.
Cost Savings
$50,000 saved annually from time no longer spent on manual research.
Quality Control
Guaranteed accuracy. Always current standards, always correct source.
Enhanced Focus
More time for analysis and design. Less time on repetitive research.
Contractor Intelligence Agent
Instantly assess whether subcontractor quotes are competitive and accurate.
Combines historical company data with live market intelligence. No guesswork - every quote benchmarked against reality.
The Challenge
Teams relied on intuition and outdated spreadsheets. No clear way to know if quotes were fair.
- -Manual quote comparison was slow and inconsistent
- -No visibility into current market rates by region
- -Negotiations based on guesswork
- -Missed cost-saving opportunities
- -Historical data sitting unused
The Solution
Historical data + live market APIs = instant, data-backed assessments.
How It Works
- 1Upload or forward quote via email/Teams/SharePoint
- 2Instant benchmark against historical & market data
- 3Get assessment with transparent reasoning
Example:
“This rate is 8% above historical median and 5% above current market rates for concrete formwork in NSW.”
The Results
Lower Costs
Better negotiations and outlier detection. Consistently fair, competitive pricing backed by data.
Faster Decisions
Quote evaluation: hours to seconds. Respond faster, accelerate projects.
Full Transparency
Clear reasoning for every decision. Stakeholders understand why quotes pass or fail.
Strong Negotiations
Armed with concrete data. Negotiate from strength, ensure fair outcomes.
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