Buildots launches GenAI assistant to answer construction status queries

Dot is said to complement Buildots’ visual interfaces (Photo: Buildots)

The new tool is said to leverage Buildots’ comprehensive dataset and GenAI to provide instant, actionable insights in response to direct questions.

Dot cross-references multiple data points to provide in-depth analysis, making it easier to measure progress, track implementation, and provide visibility to resolve issues before they escalate.

Dot is said to complement Buildots’ visual interfaces by offering a more flexible and intuitive way for users with varying levels of technical expertise and knowledge to interact with project data.

“At Buildots, our mission has always been to enable better construction management to allow site leaders to deliver projects on time and within budget,” said Roy Danon, co-founder and CEO of Buildots.

“With Dot, we’re enabling a whole new way of accessing project information, as if they’re speaking with a colleague, receiving precise insights when they need them. This AI assistant is transformative, giving project team superpowers in terms of how they can access and interpret project data to enhance decision-making.”

Dot is powered by OpenAI's latest GPT models (Photo: Buildots)

Buildots said that Dot answers construction teams’ construction-related queries, providing the type of detailed insights that enable a step-up in performance. Users ask Dot about progress percentages, task completions, or trade-specific updates using everyday language. They can follow up on those questions to dig deep and get invaluable information that would otherwise be difficult or time consuming to obtain.

Dot also provides answers for work readiness start and end dates, and even handles more complex queries with multiple criteria, uncovering deeper insights and connecting disparate data points.

Superintendents can use Dot to guide subcontractors by cross-referencing conditions and ensuring multiple prerequisites are met before starting new tasks.

Powered by OpenAI’s latest GPT models, and rigorously trained by Buildots to work for the construction domain, Dot translates natural language queries into actionable insights by interpreting requests and querying Buildots’ comprehensive project database. With an understanding of industry-specific terminology and project context, Dot is said to simplify the process of data retrieval for all users, regardless of their familiarity with technical terms.