David Stutzman
In the construction industry, the term AI typically conjures images of artificial intelligence—algorithms analyzing data, making predictions, even generating documents. But at Conspectus, we’ve redefined what AI means in our world of specifications and project documentation.
We rely on Actual Intelligence.
What Is Actual Intelligence?
Actual Intelligence is the skilled application of human insight, technical knowledge, and industry experience. It’s how we harness the tools and information at our disposal—not to automate decisions, but to enhance the precision and purpose behind them.
At Conspectus, Actual Intelligence powers our ability to produce System and Performance Descriptions (SPDs) and construction specifications that are comprehensive, coordinated, and informed. Here’s how:
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We employ data sources: Manufacturer product data, guide specifications, building codes, industry standards, and project drawings all feed our process.
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We evaluate requirements: Real people assess how products and systems align with the project’s goals, design intent, and performance expectations.
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We prompt meaningful lists: Instead of relying on templates, we prompt our teams to define the assemblies, products, and materials that truly need documentation.
Why It Matters
Actual Intelligence ensures that specs are more than just words—they’re decisions made with context. We interrogate designers, interpret evolving designs, and ensure specifications reflect what is actually needed to build with accuracy and efficiency.
In a world full of auto-generated content and generalized assumptions, we don’t outsource judgment. We bring clarity to complexity by relying on trained professionals who know how to ask the right questions and extract the right answers.
Fact Over Filler
Artificial Intelligence often draws from the vast (and sometimes vague) internet. Actual Intelligence is rooted in verified sources, expert dialogue, and hands-on experience. That’s why it works—not just for producing documents, but for delivering better outcomes across the entire project team.
So the next time you hear “AI,” think Actual Intelligence. It’s not just our secret weapon—it’s our standard.