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Automation9 min readJanuary 8, 2026

Intelligent Document Processing in Construction

The Document Challenge in Construction

Construction projects generate enormous volumes of documents: contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and more. Managing this documentation traditionally requires significant manual effort for filing, tracking, and data extraction.

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) uses AI to automate these tasks, transforming how construction teams handle documentation.

IDP Capabilities

Automatic Classification

AI classifies incoming documents by type, project, and relevance without manual intervention.

Data Extraction

Machine learning extracts key information from documents—dates, amounts, parties, specifications—and populates project systems automatically.

Relationship Mapping

IDP systems understand document relationships, linking RFIs to drawings, change orders to contracts, and more.

Quality Assurance

AI flags inconsistencies, missing information, and compliance issues for human review.

Benefits

  • 80% reduction in manual data entry
  • Faster document processing cycles
  • Improved accuracy and consistency
  • Better searchability and retrieval
  • Enhanced compliance tracking

Conclusion

IDP transforms document management from a burden to an advantage, freeing teams to focus on value-added work while improving accuracy and speed.

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