Question 1

What is Pelles AI?

Accepted Answer

Pelles AI is an AI-powered platform built specifically for trade contractors. It helps teams save time, reduce risk, and make confident decisions across every phase of a construction project — from bid to build.

Question 2

Who is Pelles AI built for?

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Pelles is designed for trade contractors across all disciplines — including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and general contractors. Our tools support preconstruction, legal, operations, executive, and field teams.

Question 3

How is Pelles AI different from general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT?

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Unlike general-purpose AI, Pelles AI is purpose-built for the construction industry. It understands construction documents — drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, and addendums — and is trained on industry-specific workflows. This means more accurate results, fewer hallucinations, and insights tailored to how trade contractors actually work.

Question 4

How does Pelles DoubleCheck work?

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Pelles DoubleCheck instantly pulls hidden information from your drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, and addendums. It gives you the clarity you need to move your project forward with data-backed decisions. Simply upload your documents and ask questions in plain English — DoubleCheck analyzes everything and surfaces the answers you need.

Question 5

What does Pelles Compare do?

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Pelles Compare automatically matches sheets across document revisions and highlights every change — including scope changes, specification updates, and drawing modifications. It eliminates the tedious manual process of flipping between revisions so you never miss a critical change.

Question 6

What are Pelles Workflows?

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Pelles Workflows lets you automate repetitive tasks like contract reviews, quote comparisons, and submittal processing using your own processes and standards. You define the rules, and Workflows executes them consistently across every project — saving hours of manual work and reducing human error.

Question 7

How does Pelles help preconstruction teams?

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Preconstruction teams use Pelles to speed up bid reviews, extract scope details from drawings and specs, compare document revisions, and identify risks before they become costly change orders. Teams report saving over 10 hours per bid review.

Question 8

How does Pelles help legal and contracts teams?

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Legal teams use Pelles to review contracts faster, flag unfavorable clauses, compare contract versions, and ensure compliance with company standards. AI-powered contract review reduces the risk of missing critical terms and accelerates the approval process.

Question 9

How does Pelles support operations and field teams?

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Operations teams use Pelles to track document changes across revisions, manage submittals, and quickly find answers buried in project documents. Field teams benefit from instant access to project information without digging through binders or filing systems.

Question 10

How does Pelles help executives make better decisions?

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Executives use Pelles to gain visibility across projects, understand risk exposure, and monitor how teams are performing on bids and reviews. The platform provides data-driven insights that help leadership make strategic decisions faster.

Question 11

Does Pelles work for MEP contractors specifically?

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Yes. Pelles AI is built with MEP contractors in mind — mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Our tools understand MEP-specific documents, drawings, and workflows. We partner with organizations like SMACNA and regularly participate in industry events like MEP Innovation Conference.

Question 12

What types of construction documents can Pelles analyze?

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Pelles can analyze a wide range of construction documents including architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, addendums, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders. The platform handles PDFs, images, and other common document formats used in construction.

Question 13

Does Pelles integrate with other construction software?

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Yes. Pelles AI integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud and other popular construction technology platforms. We are continually expanding our integrations to fit into the tools your team already uses.

Question 14

Is my data secure with Pelles AI?

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Absolutely. Data security is a top priority at Pelles AI. We use enterprise-grade encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and strict access controls. Your project data is never shared with other customers or used to train models outside your organization. We comply with industry-standard security practices to protect your sensitive construction documents.

Question 15

How do I get started with Pelles AI?

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Getting started is easy — book an intro call through our website and our team will walk you through a personalized demo. We will show you how Pelles works with your actual documents and workflows so you can see the value before committing.

Question 16

Does Pelles AI offer a free trial or demo?

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Yes. We offer personalized demos where you can see Pelles in action with your own project documents. Book an intro call on our contact page and our team will set up a session tailored to your needs.

Question 17

How long does it take to onboard with Pelles?

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Most teams are up and running within days. Pelles is designed to work with your existing documents and workflows — there is no lengthy setup or complex integration required. Our customer success team guides you through the process to ensure a smooth start.

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