| Made by | |
|---|---|
| Category | General AI assistants |
| Best for | Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS, macOS |
| Pricing | Freemium. Free with a Google account. Paid Google AI plans for individuals (Plus, Pro, Ultra), priced in rupees per month. For businesses, Gemini is included in Google Workspace plans. |
| Facts last checked | 12 November 2026 |
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What can Gemini do for AEC teams?
| Task | How it helps, and the check |
|---|---|
| Email and correspondence | Drafts and summarises email threads in Gmail, for example with consultants or vendors, for the project manager to review before sending. |
| Reports and specifications | Drafts reports and specification text in Google Docs from your notes. The architect or engineer checks every fact and clause. |
| Document summaries | Summarises long files stored in Drive, such as tenders, minutes and consultant reports, so you know which sections to read closely. |
| Spreadsheets | Helps analyse BOQs and schedules in Google Sheets and writes formulas. Totals and quantities must be checked against the source. |
| Research | Compiles a sourced report on a topic, such as a material or a regulation. Open the sources to confirm what they say. |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Built into Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive for firms that already use Google Workspace.
- A free version with a Google account, and individual plans priced in rupees.
- Analyses images and photos as well as text.
- Google states that Workspace business data isn't used to train its models.
Limitations
- It can state wrong facts confidently (hallucination), including code clauses, numbers and references.
- It does not know your local authority's current bye-laws unless you give it the documents.
- It cannot open or edit DWG, Revit or other model files; export drawings as PDF or images for it to read.
- Features differ between personal Google accounts and Workspace accounts, and by plan.
What happens to your data?
- With personal Google accounts, Google uses Gemini activity to improve its services, including training AI models, while the Keep Activity setting is on. A subset of chats may be reviewed by people. Turning Keep Activity off stops future chats being used for training.
- For Google Workspace business accounts, Google states that company data isn't used to train its models or for ads.
- Personal data about clients or staff falls under India's DPDP Act, 2023. Agree in your firm's AI usage policy what may be entered, and in which account.
CloudBrain’s view
The natural choice for firms that already run on Google Workspace, because it works where your email and documents are. Use it through Workspace accounts for project and client data, not personal Google accounts, and have a qualified person check every output.
What is Gemini?
Gemini is Google's AI assistant, built on its large language models. It runs in a browser at gemini.google.com and as apps for Android, iOS and macOS. For businesses on Google Workspace, it also appears inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive.
How do AEC teams use Gemini?
- Architects use it to draft design notes and client emails, and to summarise briefs and consultant comments stored in Drive.
- Engineers use it to draft report sections in Docs and to work through schedules and calculations in Sheets.
- Contractors use it to summarise email threads with vendors and subcontractors, and to draft progress updates.
- Developers use it to summarise approvals and agreements and to prepare research on locations or materials.
A prompt to try
Summarise this email thread with the structural consultant. List the open questions, who owes an answer, and any dates mentioned. Do not add anything that isn't in the emails.
More prompts for AEC tasks are in our free AI for AEC Handbook.
What should you check before using Gemini on projects?
- Accuracy. Check every number, clause and reference against the source. Gemini can hallucinate.
- Account type. Use your firm's Workspace accounts for project work, not personal Google accounts.
- Review. A qualified person signs off every output before it reaches a client, an authority or the site, and the check is recorded.
Which Gemini plan should an AEC firm choose?
If your firm already uses Google Workspace, start there: Gemini is included in Workspace plans and works with your existing email and files. If you don't use Workspace, individuals can start with the free version and move to a Google AI plan for more usage. For any project or client data, set a written AI usage policy first. Our AI strategy and readiness service can help you compare assistants and roll one out.
Alternatives to Gemini
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini free?
- Yes, Gemini is free with a Google account, with usage limits. Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans add more usage and features, priced in rupees on Google's subscriptions page. Businesses get Gemini as part of Google Workspace plans.
Should our firm use personal Google accounts or Workspace for Gemini?
- Use Workspace accounts for project work. Google states that Workspace business data isn't used to train its models, while personal-account activity can be used for training while Keep Activity is on.
Can Gemini read drawings?
- It can describe and answer questions about drawings exported as images or PDFs, but it can misread dimensions and annotations. It does not open CAD or BIM files. Check anything it reads against the drawing.
Sources (checked 12 November 2026)
- Google AI plans (Google) (opens in a new tab)
- AI in Google Workspace (Google) (opens in a new tab)
- Gemini Apps Privacy Hub (Google) (opens in a new tab)
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