AI Drawing Review for Subcontractors

Know exactly what you're bidding. Catch scope gaps, trade conflicts, and unclear details before they eat your margins.

The Subcontractor's Challenge

Scope Gaps

Missing or ambiguous scope items lead to underbidding and margin erosion on every project

Unclear Details

Vague installation details and conflicting specs force you to guess during bidding

Trade Conflicts

Coordination issues with adjacent trades create costly field rework and delays

How Articulate Helps

Scope Verification Before Bidding

Automatically scan drawings to identify missing scope items, ambiguous work boundaries, and items that fall between trades. Build more accurate bids with complete scope understanding.

Coordination Check Against Other Trades

Detect conflicts between your work and adjacent trades—ductwork routing through your framing layout, piping runs conflicting with electrical rough-in, or structural members blocking your installation path.

Drawing Clarity Assessment

Flag unclear dimensions, missing details, and vague installation instructions that would normally surface as RFIs during construction. Get clarity before you commit to a price.

Change Order Documentation

When drawings change between bid and construction, instantly identify what is different and document the scope impact for change order justification.

Field Conflict Prevention

Review shop drawings and coordination drawings against contract documents to catch conflicts before materials arrive on site. Prevent rework before it starts.

Common Issues We Catch for Subcontractors

Scope & Coordination

  • Missing scope items between trades
  • Conflicts with adjacent trade installations
  • Unclear work boundaries and responsibilities
  • Specification vs drawing discrepancies

Installation Details

  • Unclear installation details and methods
  • Missing or conflicting dimensions
  • Incomplete penetration and sleeve details
  • Inconsistent material specifications

ROI for Subcontractors

$30K–$200K
Savings per project from avoided rework and accurate bids
50+
Scope gaps identified per drawing set
24–48 hrs
To complete a full drawing set review

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