The Silent Risks in Modern Construction
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) industry builds the world around us. From metro rails to massive bridges, these projects are triumphs of human ingenuity. But they also carry immense risks. A single flaw in a blueprint, a missed safety check, or a miscalculation in a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) can lead to catastrophic failures, budget overruns, and tragic accidents.
For decades, the industry has relied on manual checks and "tribal knowledge"—experience held by a few key engineers. This model is no longer sufficient for the complexity and scale of modern projects.
Introducing Engineering Insight
At Shothik AI, we asked: what if we could give every project manager an AI-powered co-pilot? That's the vision behind our Engineering Insight platform. It’s an end-to-end intelligence system designed to catch errors before they happen.
From Days to Minutes
Here's how it transforms a critical workflow:
- Input: An engineer uploads hundreds of structural drawings (PDFs, scans, etc.).
- Interpretation: Our AI models read everything—dimensions, material types, reinforcement zones—turning unstructured drawings into machine-readable data.
- Validation: The platform automatically cross-references the data against project specs, regulatory codes, and engineering best practices. It flags inconsistencies, missing elements, or potential design flaws in real-time.
- BoQ Generation: A fully structured, auditable Bill of Quantities is generated automatically, eliminating the risk of manual error.
A process that used to take a team of engineers 3-4 days to complete now finishes in under an hour.
The Impact is Measurable
The results from our pilot programs with Tier-1 EPC firms have been staggering:
- 70% faster design-to-procurement cycles.
- 85% reduction in procurement planning errors.
- 90% reduction in missed compliance flags.
This isn't just about moving faster. It's about building with a higher degree of confidence and safety. By embedding AI into the core of the engineering process, we are helping build a safer, more reliable future.