Who is an AI readiness assessment for?
It is for firm owners and partners who know AI matters but are not sure where to start. Typical clients are:
- Architecture practices drowning in documentation and compliance checks
- Engineering consultancies with repetitive calculations and reports
- Contractors who spend days on BOQs, RFIs and progress reports
- Real estate developers who want better visibility across projects
What problems does it solve?
The assessment replaces guesswork with a plan. It answers four questions most firms struggle with:
- Where will AI actually save time? Not every task is a good fit. We separate high-value workflows from hype.
- Is our data ready? AI is only as good as the drawings, schedules and documents behind it.
- What will our people need? Skills, policy and ownership matter as much as software.
- What should we do first? A sequence that builds confidence instead of one big, risky project.
What do you get from the assessment?
You receive a readiness scorecard across data, tools, people, process and leadership; a short report on each workflow we reviewed; and a roadmap that ranks opportunities by value and effort.
| Who it's for | Principals and partners of architecture, engineering, contracting and development firms |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Interviews with your team, a sample of recent project files, and a list of the software you use |
| Outputs | AI readiness scorecard, prioritised roadmap, and a recommended first pilot |
| Duration | 2–4 weeks |
| Team | Led by Ar. Vivek Bhati, with AI, software and BIM specialists as the project needs |
How does the assessment work?
- Kick-off call to agree scope and the workflows to review.
- Interviews with partners, project leads and the people doing the work.
- Workflow and data review of recent project files and software.
- Scoring across the five readiness areas.
- Roadmap workshop to agree priorities and the first pilot.
How does this connect to the rest of our work?
The roadmap feeds directly into our workflow automation, custom AI and training services. You can also take the free AI Readiness Scorecard first to get a quick, self-assessed starting point.
Frequently asked questions
What does an AI readiness assessment include?
- Interviews with your team, a review of how drawings, BOQs, specifications and reports are produced today, a check of your data and software, a readiness score across five areas, and a roadmap that ranks AI opportunities by value and effort.
How long does an AI readiness assessment take?
- Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on the size of your firm and the number of workflows we review.
What do we need to prepare?
- Time with the people who run your projects, access to a few recent project files, and a list of the software and subscriptions your firm uses. You do not need clean data or any AI tools in place.
Is this only for large firms?
- No. Small practices often benefit most, because one automated workflow frees a larger share of a small team's time. The assessment is scaled to the size of your firm.
What happens after the assessment?
- You can stop with the roadmap, run it yourselves, or ask CloudBrain to pilot the first workflow. Each stage is agreed separately.
How much does an assessment cost?
- We quote a fixed fee after a free strategy call. It depends on the size of your firm and how many workflows we review.