What the solution enables users to do
Automated routing and Coordination of conduit systems
The challenge in the
construction design industry
The industry suffers from unpredictability, low earnings, and unsustainable levels of waste and energy use.
Errors in design and coordination are a primary source of risk, rework, and waste.
Optimizing Construction Workflows with AI
⚡ The Shift: From Manual Workflows to Intelligent Systems
01 | Project
Augmenta AI Construction Platform: Electrical System Design
The Augmenta Construction Platform automates the sustainable design of buildings, dramatically reducing construction projects' time, cost, waste, and uncertainty. I was involved in the design of the electrical system solution generator.
02 | Info
Role
As a designer, I contributed to user research, brainstorming, and design iterations for small features.
Timeline
4 months
Tools
Figma, Miro, Revit, Slack
Team
CEO, Design lead, stakeholders/clients, developers
Key insights from research & stakeholders
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Error-driven rework wastes up to 6% of project costs and weeks of time.
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Manual, linear workflows make iteration slow and costly.
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Lack of predictive intelligence means engineers work reactively, not proactively.
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Up to 20% of AEC professionals' time and up to 6% of the cost of a building is spent on fixing errors created during the design and planning process.
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Up to 30% of new building materials go to waste as a result of mis-ordering and rework, while buildings consume 40% of global energy and resources.
The design challenge
balancing automation with user control
⚡ Problem: Fully automated layouts often ignore practical engineering constraints.
💡 Approach: A constraint-based AI system that allows engineers to set parameters, ensuring designs meet real-world requirements.
Feature #1
Setting requirements
and constraints
Ensuring the right conduit is routed the right way
Users define device and panel locations, blockouts, no-go zones, and conduit run schedules upfront. This ensures that every conduit is routed correctly, preventing mismatches and minimizing errors.
Feature #2
Generating design
options, quickly
Generating Precise, Coordinated Designs—Fast
Users can create and compare fully detailed, build-ready designs in just hours instead of days. The system runs multiple design studies at the same time, making it easy to explore different options and see cost and time estimates for each one.
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Feature #3
Easy editing
and detailing
Easy reviewing and export options
Once generated, designs can be quickly reviewed and sent straight to Revit, working smoothly with existing workflows for placement, detailing, and spooling. The process ensures a seamless transition from design to execution.
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