Samkonsult Prepares Construction Documentation 20% Faster Using AI Solution AskYourData for Regulatory Research

In the highly regulated construction sector, compiling project documentation requires meticulous attention to detail and an extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards. Samkonsult, an innovative Swedish consulting firm in the real estate and construction industry, was looking for a way to improve the efficiency of gathering and verifying the necessary information for their projects. For example, a consultant would be faced with a question such as: "What are the correct dimensions and properties for school doors within a specific region that would comply with construction laws, school regulations, and fire hazard standards?" To find the answer, the consultant would have to sift through a myriad of documents and often would require additional verification from external lawyers. This process was not only time-consuming but required a lot of care to avoid any errors, which could lead to costly penalties or corrections down the line.

To address these challenges, Samkonsult turned to Blindspot AI (Adastra AI) to explore if generative AI could help. We deployed AskYourData, an intelligent virtual assistant, designed to revolutionize the way professionals access and verify information. By integrating AskYourData into their workflow, Samkonsult's experts could now query vast amounts of data from various sources through a single chat window. AskYourData streamlined the research process by providing access to laws and regulations stored in local SharePoint as PDF files, an internal repository of completed projects for reference, websites hosting court resolutions on construction disputes, and additional online resources with relevant laws and regulations. AskYourData's advanced generative AI capabilities allowed Samkonsult's team to specify their queries' context, ensuring that the results were not only relevant but also accurate. The platform automatically referenced the original sources, enabling experts to verify the information's validity quickly.

By leveraging AskYourData, Samkonsult's experts significantly reduced the time required to compile project documentation, with a 30% increase in speed compared to manual research methods. Accuracy in the documentation process was enhanced, reducing the risk of errors and the need for costly corrections. Expenses associated with external lawyer consultations were reduced by 20%, as fast and easy access to regulatory information allowed for more efficient internal verification processes.