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aakashprasad91

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About aakashprasad91

InspectMind AI YCW24

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    Comment #46284036

    This is exactly the hard part symbols aren’t enough when each drafter overloads them, so we lean on the annotation + schedule context (fixture tags, notes like “DIM,” control zones…

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    Comment #46281867

    Yep, exactly, when layer data survives the PDF export, it’s a huge help. We use it as a weak signal for clustering and object grouping, but never rely on it fully since it’s often …

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    Comment #46281862

    Starting on their first project! Thank you!

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    Comment #46249932

    Awesome — thank you! Easiest is email: aakash@inspectmind.ai or they can book a demo call on our website or upload plans directly on website. If they can share (1) a representative…

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    Comment #46233192

    We do best on CAD-originated PDFs where we can use the underlying vector data, but we can run on scanned/hand-drawn sets too. In that case we rely more on image-based detection + O…

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    Comment #46233187

    Great question. By “vector geometry” we mean we’re using the underlying CAD-style vector data embedded in many PDFs (lines, arcs, polylines, hatches, etc.), not just raster images.…

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    Comment #46227015

    Great point! Owner’s reps and commissioning teams are becoming one of the fastest-growing user groups for us. At SD/DD we can surface coordination risks early, highlight spec–drawi…

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    Comment #46225740

    Happy to swap notes. If you send a representative lighting plan set, we can run it and share how the detector clusters, resolves, and cross-references symbols across sheets. Always…

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    Comment #46225722

    Hallucinations still happen occasionally, but we bias heavily toward high-confidence findings so noise stays low. On typical projects we surface a few hundred coordination issues t…

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    Comment #46225286

    Yes today users simply gather the sheets for whatever phase they want reviewed (DD, 80% CDs, 100% CDs, etc.), ZIP them or upload PDFs directly, and the system handles the rest. It …

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    Comment #46225059

    That comment comes across as racially loaded and isn’t helpful. If you ran into a real issue, I’m happy to take a look.

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    Comment #46224560

    Could you share a bit more about what didn’t work on your end?

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    Comment #46224554

    Today the workflow is simple: users just drag-and-drop the full drawing/spec set (ZIP or PDFs) for whatever phase they want reviewed. The system automatically splits sheets by disc…

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    Comment #46223597

    Symbol variation is a huge challenge across firms. Our approach mixes OCR, vector geometry, and learned embeddings so the model can recognize a symbol plus its surrounding annotati…

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    Comment #46223587

    Yes one of the biggest values of our system is reducing “noise.” Instead of surfacing 2,000 micro-clashes, we cluster findings into higher-order issues (e.g., “all conflicts caused…

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    Comment #46223578

    We store files securely on AWS with strict access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, and zero sharing outside the file owner’s account. Only our engineers can access a pr…

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    Comment #46223082

    We parse symbols using a mix of vector geometry, OCR, and learned detection for common architectural/MEP symbols. Cross-discipline checks are a big focus as we already flag mismatc…

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    Comment #46223079

    We’d love that — perfect use case. Send a recent set and we’ll run a discounted comparison so you can see what we catch vs. what surfaced during construction. If helpful, we can ho…

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    Comment #46222790

    Most teams run us late DD through CD anywhere the set is stable enough that coordination issues matter. Subs especially like running it pre-bid at ~80–100% CDs so they don’t inheri…

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    Comment #46222777

    We see that a lot — specs that are clearly boilerplate or outdated relative to the drawings. Our goal isn’t to force a change, but to surface where the specs and drawings diverge s…

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    Comment #46222637

    100% agree the hardest problems are workflow and incentives, not file formats. Even with a perfect BIM model, late changes and discipline silos mean drawings still diverge and coor…

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    Comment #46222620

    We price per-project based on size/complexity not % of construction cost, so there’s no conflict of interest around bigger budgets. Today our main users are architects/engineers an…

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    Comment #46222415

    Yep, the model identifies objects/conditions on sheets (fixtures, stairs, rated walls, landings, etc.) and triggers the relevant checks automatically. It can run thousands of check…

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    Comment #46222407

    Great question. We currently focus primarily on coordination, dimension conflicts, missing details, and clear code-triggered checks that don’t require sealed structural judgment. F…

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    Comment #46221767

    We infer the applicable codes from the project metadata + the drawings themselves. The location + occupancy/use type tells us the governing code families (e.g., IBC/IRC, ADA, NFPA,…