Introducing InstinctIQ: Transforming Project Controls with GenAI

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sectors are pivotal to global infrastructure development. However, they face persistent challenges that hinder efficiency and project success.

Massive & Complex Data

Construction projects generate an overwhelming amount of data. From schedules, specifications, and RFIs to change orders, managing these diverse data types is inherently complex. Compounding this challenge is the sheer volume: projects produce hundreds or even thousands of document versions throughout their lifecycle, creating inefficiencies in data management and retrieval.

Diverse Stakeholders

Every project brings together professionals from different disciplines, including project managers, construction managers, schedulers, and field engineers. Each stakeholder has unique responsibilities and varying technical expertise.

Collaboration often breaks down as stakeholders seek different insights from the same data.
These disparities in technical proficiency create bottlenecks, miscommunication, and delays.

Outdated Tools

Legacy systems dominate the construction industry, leading to inefficiencies and limiting real-time decision-making.

The above challenges are having a staggering impact:

Cost Overruns: A McKinsey report found that 98% of megaprojects experience cost overruns exceeding 30% of their original budget.
Schedule Delays: Over 77% of these projects are at least 40% behind schedule.
Stagnant Productivity: The construction sector has had just 1% annual productivity growth over the past two decades, trailing the global economy’s 2.8% and manufacturing’s 3.6%.

These challenges highlight the urgent need for innovative, agile solutions to help the AEC and EPC industries overcome traditional inefficiencies.

Introducing InstinctIQ: Our Solution

At InstinctIQ, we recognize the challenges of outdated tools in the AEC and EPC industries and have built a next-generation solution leveraging LLMs and generative AI to address them.

The technical advancements enabled by LLMs—such as understanding natural language, deciphering user intent, and contextualizing queries—allow us to completely rethink how users interact with project controls software.

This reimagined approach, combined with built-in analytics, CPM, and Monte Carlo engines, enables advanced computations while making the user experience intuitive, eliminating the need for specialized training or complex workflows.

Our platform ingests all project documents—schedules, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and more—and uses LLMs to transform complex data into accessible insights through conversational interactions via AI agents.

The AI Agents

IQ-Insights: Smarter Schedule Analytics

Natural Language Analytics : Access comprehensive schedule analyses from any device using conversational language.
Advanced Metrics: Perform version comparisons, health checks, and delve into dependency changes, delays, and resource allocations.
Customizable Dashboards: Share predefined KPIs and create bespoke visualizations to meet project-specific needs.

IQ-Insights: Smarter Schedule Analytics

Real-Time Field Logging: Document on-site observations directly into the schedule via mobile devices.
Multimedia Integration: Attach photos and videos with AI-generated transcripts to streamline reporting.
Predictive Insights: Conduct “what-if” analyses to proactively address project challenges.

IQ-Risk: Simplifying Risk Management

Simplified Risk Management: Execute Monte Carlo simulations using simple natural language inputs like “Simulate a 20% delay in critical path activities.
Effortless Scenario Planning: Identify risk drivers without specialized technical expertise.

IQ-Search: Seamless Document Navigation

Intuitive Document Interaction: Query project documents in plain language to retrieve precise information.
Comprehensive Searchability: Upload and search extensive document repositories with direct references to source materials.
Field Optimization: Designed for seamless use on mobile and tablet devices during on-site operations.

Why InstinctIQ Works

Natural Language Accessibility: Complex data is made easy to access through plain language queries, eliminating the need for specialized training.
Integrated Platform: InstinctIQ unites schedule analytics, progress tracking, risk simulations, and document search into one efficient platform
Actionable Insights: Our LLM-agnostic platform handles both structured and unstructured data, integrating seamlessly into workflows and delivering real-world impact.

Looking Ahead

The construction industry’s challenges are substantial, but with innovative solutions like InstinctIQ, there is a pathway to enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and timely project completions.

By embracing AI-driven tools, the AEC and EPC sectors can overcome traditional obstacles, ushering in a new era of productivity and collaboration. At InstinctIQ, we are committed to empowering industry professionals with the technology needed to transform project controls and achieve unprecedented success.