Design Build Flow

BEFORE THE FIRST DESIGN MEETING

One address. More possibilities.

Start with a property and what you have in mind. Explore more than one direction, then bring the sourced facts, conditional rules, and open questions to your design team.

Public U.S. address matching + selected local data sources. Parcel and zoning coverage varies by location; this is not nationwide parcel coverage.

Where is the property?

Use the actual property address. The jurisdiction is checked from public data, not chosen from a city list.

What are you considering?

You do not need to decide on one solution. Leave this blank for an address-only brief.

Directions to investigateOptional

Choose any combination, or keep it open.

Add dimensions if you know themOptional
Compare proposed alternativesOptional

Optional: add up to four alternatives, such as a 500 sq ft ADU versus a 700 sq ft ADU. These are proposed assumptions, not existing property facts or permission to build. The basic brief does not determine which alternative is feasible.

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DESIGN · PERMITS · FIELD · CONSTRUCTION

Run the project without living in project-management software.

Let the team keep talking, filming, photographing and texting. DesignBuildFlow turns real field activity into tasks, decisions, inspections and traceable project records.

Modular by company and projectAI suggestions require human reviewPrivate project records with role-based access

Free pilot · Email verification and approved access

Project · 1268 Orchard RemodelACTIVE
FIELD CAPTURE

Client walkthrough · Kitchen

Video + transcript + timestamps

01Move island 6" east02White oak cabinetry03Confirm load-bearing wall
PERMITTING

Building Permit · Review 2

4 corrections · 1 blocker

Correction Resolution75%
Response evidenceLinked
CONSTRUCTION

Inspection Plan

Rough MEP → Rough Frame → Final

CLOSEOUT

Punch List

7 open · 12 fixed · 9 approved

Primary bath fixture replaced
Exterior paint touch-up

ONE PROJECT, FOUR LIFECYCLE MODULES

Keep the whole project connected without forcing every company into the same workflow.

Architecture firms can focus on design and permitting. Builders can hide design and work from construction through closeout. Design-build teams can keep everything in one project record.

01

Design

Design stages, drawing revisions, selections, client approvals, decisions and RFIs.

02

Permitting

Permit tracker, review rounds, city comments, correction resolution, evidence and resubmission.

03

Construction

Schedule, inspections, site photos, field issues, client messages and punch work.

04

Closeout

Final inspections, punch completion, client updates, handover and project history.

AI THAT STARTS WITH REAL PROJECT INPUT

Don’t make crews manage software. Let them capture what happened.

Field Mode is built around record, photo, voice and scan. The office team still gets structured Tasks, Decisions, Selections, Inspections, Punch Items and source evidence without asking crews to maintain another system.

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Chat screenshots

Upload a WeChat, SMS or iMessage screenshot. AI extracts clear action items and creates traceable Tasks.

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Site-walk video

Record or upload a walkthrough. AI transcribes the conversation, samples visual context and separates Tasks, Client Requests, Decisions, Selections, RFIs and Issues.

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Human review before write-in

AI output stays in review first. Accept, edit, assign or ignore before it becomes an official project record.

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Every accepted item keeps its source—such as a chat screenshot or video timestamp—so the team can trace where the instruction came from.

FROM CONVERSATION TO COMPLETION

A single flow for design-build work that usually lives in texts, PDFs, photos and memory.

01
Capture

Bring in conversations, videos, drawings, permit files and field photos.

02
Structure

Turn raw project input into Tasks, Decisions, Selections, Corrections, Inspections or Punch Items.

03
Assign

Give each item an owner, due date and status without losing its source.

04
Execute

Track design, permitting and field work inside the same project.

05
Close

Resolve, approve and retain a searchable record of what happened and why.

CORE PLATFORM

Built for the handoffs that make design-build projects messy.

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Field Mode + Office Mode

Crews get a capture-first mobile view; PMs and office teams keep the full Design, Permitting, Construction and Closeout workspace.

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Drawing revision history

Group design drawings by sheet/set and keep Rev A, Rev B, Rev C with issue dates and design stages.

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Permit correction workflow

Track city review rounds, comments, response evidence, revised drawings and resubmission readiness.

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Scope-driven Inspection Plan

Generate a suggested residential inspection sequence from project scope, prerequisites and construction stage—then confirm it against the permit card and jurisdiction.

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Site photos & Punch List

Keep field photos, client finish comments, assigned fixes and approvals attached to the project.

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Shared Action List

Tasks from design, permits, chat screenshots and field video land in one accountable project action list.

AI + HUMAN REVIEW

Let AI organize project input without replacing professional judgment.

AI can extract, classify, map and flag information, but approvals, professional judgment, safety, inspections and client confirmation still depend on people and official records.

AI-generated project items should be reviewed by the team before they become official project records.

01Keep the source

Chat screenshots, PDFs, site photos and video timestamps stay connected to the resulting project item.

02Review before write-in

Edit, assign, ignore or accept AI suggestions before they enter official project records.

03Reuse across phases

The same capture workflow works for design meetings, construction walks and punch walkthroughs.

BUILT FOR DIFFERENT WAYS OF WORKING

Architecture / design firms

Use Design + Permitting, keep drawings, decisions and review rounds organized, and hide construction tools you do not need.

GCs / builders

Use Construction + Closeout for schedules, inspections, photos, field capture and punch work without carrying a full design workflow.

Design-build teams

Keep client decisions, permit revisions and construction execution connected from first walkthrough through handover.

Developers / owner reps

See project progress, open decisions, inspections and issues across the lifecycle without rebuilding the team’s workflow in spreadsheets.

START FREE · UPGRADE WHEN THE TEAM IS READY

Company-level software, not a per-project penalty.

The current pilot remains free while teams validate the workflow. The paid model is being connected through Stripe and is designed around a company subscription rather than restricting normal teams to a tiny project count.

NOW

Free Pilot

  • Free pilot access
  • Real company workspaces
  • No card required during the pilot
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STRIPE BILLING

Company Plan

  • Company subscription
  • Unlimited normal project creation in the initial plan model
  • Stripe-hosted billing and self-service subscription management

The live price will appear here after the Stripe product is configured.

COMPANY WORKSPACES

Your company. Your modules. The right access.

DesignBuildFlow separates account registration, company membership, project permissions and project modules. Start with the workflow your team actually needs and expand as the project changes.

Company & module setup

Choose an Architecture, GC / Builder, Design-Build or custom workspace. Company Owners can hide lifecycle modules the company does not manage.

Team & project access

Owners and authorized Admins manage company access. Project Managers and collaborators work only within the projects and permissions assigned to them.

One record across phases

Tasks, project files, field capture and source evidence stay connected even when a project moves from design to permitting, construction and closeout.

PILOT

Use it on a real project.

The current pilot is free. Test the platform with a real team across design, permitting, field capture, construction or closeout. No payment card is required during the pilot.

Ask about pilot access

Before you start

Can another company see our projects?

A separate company workspace does not grant another company access. Within your workspace, Owners and Admins can access company projects; other roles follow their assigned project scope. Only invite people authorized to receive project information.

Does the software replace our existing professional process?

No. DesignBuildFlow organizes project information, responsibilities, evidence and AI-assisted capture. Architects, engineers, contractors and project teams remain responsible for professional decisions, official filings, field work and code compliance.

Does the software submit plans or book inspections with the city?

No. Permitting and inspection records help your team organize work. Official submissions, bookings, approvals and agency communications remain with your team and the authority having jurisdiction.

Does AI automatically make client or construction decisions?

No. AI can extract suggested tasks, requests, selections, issues and permit comments, but human review is required before relying on the output or treating it as an official project record.

How do I get support or request data changes?

Use the contact page for support, privacy, legal or security requests. Do not send passwords or verification links.

ONE PROJECT RECORD. FEWER LOST HANDOFFS.

Capture the work once, then keep design, permitting and construction moving from the same source of truth.

Free pilot · Email verification and approved access