The construction industry faces a perfect storm: 41% of its workforce retiring, a 500,000-worker shortage, and project managers drowning in documents. Planaut brings true machine intelligence to an industry still running on spreadsheets and legacy software.
An aging workforce, severe labor shortage, and outdated tools are creating a perfect storm that threatens to cripple the industry.
Decades of construction expertise walking out the door with no scalable way to transfer that knowledge to the next generation.
The construction industry faces a critical labor shortage. The talent gap is not closing; it is accelerating.
Project Managers are the highest-paid data entry clerks in the world. Searching documents, formatting reports, chasing updates.
Planaut isn't AI bolted onto legacy software. It's built from the ground up by construction professionals who understand how projects really work.
Upload 2,000+ page document sets. Our models extract scope items with CSI MasterFormat classification, quantities, and source references.
Generate complete CPM schedules in minutes, not days. Trade sequencing, dependency logic, and critical path analysis included.
Create detailed cost estimates from extracted scope. Upload past cost data to build custom rate sheets, or use industry production rates.
Ask questions about your documents and get answers with page references. Full project context at your fingertips.
Planaut monitors schedules, tracks loose ends, and coordinates distributed teams to keep everyone aligned.
Our defensibility comes from architecture decisions that compound over time.
Zero vendor lock-in. Our orchestration layer routes tasks to the best model for each job, whether that's GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, or tomorrow's breakthrough. As AI costs plummet and capabilities soar, we automatically capture the upside. Competitors tied to a single provider get left behind.
Deep domain encoding: CSI MasterFormat classification, trade sequencing logic, critical path dependencies, and production rate databases built into the core system.
Every project processed builds our proprietary construction dataset. This data powers continuous improvement today, and positions us to fine-tune domain-specific models built on state-of-the-art open source foundations. The endgame: construction-native AI that no competitor can replicate without years of accumulated project data.
10+ years of construction PM experience encoded into product decisions. Understanding what PMs actually need vs. what software companies think they need.
Construction management software is a $10.6B market in 2025, projected to reach $16.6B by 2030. AI-driven analytics is the fastest-growing segment at 14.9% CAGR.
10-100 employees, $5M-$100M revenue. Underserved by Procore's $500-2K/user pricing. Need PM capabilities but can't afford enterprise solutions.
MEP, electrical, plumbing, concrete contractors. Need PM capabilities but lack dedicated PM staff. Perfect for AI-assisted workflows.
Large contractors with data sovereignty requirements. Government contractors, healthcare builders. On-premise deployment option.
Procore proved the market at $1.15B revenue. We're bringing AI-native intelligence with broader capabilities at lower cost.
| Competitor | Strengths | Weaknesses | Our Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procore $1.15B revenue |
Market dominance, integrations, brand | AI bolted-on; $500-2K/user; complex implementation | AI-native; lower cost; minutes to value |
| Handoff $149/mo |
AI estimation; residential focus; simple UX | Residential only; no scheduling; no document extraction; no budget tracking | Full PM suite; commercial projects; scheduling + estimation + tracking |
| ALICE Technologies | Sophisticated scheduling AI | Enterprise-only; requires BIM models | Works with any input; SMB-accessible pricing |
| Autodesk Construction | BIM integration; design workflow | Complex licensing; AI focused on design | PM-first; simpler onboarding |
| Buildertrend | Residential focus; ease of use | Limited commercial features; basic AI | Full commercial capabilities; advanced AI |
While legacy players chase the top 1% with $500-2K/user pricing and months-long sales cycles, Planaut targets the underserved 99%: the 800,000+ firms locked out of modern PM tools.
Our $40/mo entry point isn't a weakness. It's a strategic weapon for aggressive market capture in a fragmented industry where 95% of firms have fewer than 20 employees.
All features included. Up to 3 projects. 500 pages processed.
Core features: chat, scope extraction, schedule generation, estimation, budgeting. Up to 5 projects. 1,000 pages/month.
All features included. Up to 8 projects. 4,000 pages/month. Standard support.
Unlimited projects. 10,000 pages/month. Priority processing. Priority support.
Unlimited everything. Custom integrations. On-premise option. SLA guarantee.
A product-led growth engine designed for rapid market penetration without enterprise sales overhead.
Upload documents, get a schedule in minutes. No demos, no sales calls, no 6-month implementation. Contractors can start seeing value before their coffee gets cold.
When a GC uses Planaut, their subcontractors get pulled in for free. Every project naturally expands our user base through the existing supply chain.
Capturing high-intent search traffic ("construction schedule template," "project estimate generator") drives organic signups at virtually no cost.
Clear quarterly targets aligned with our fundraise and growth trajectory.
Convert beta users. 50 paying customers. $50K ARR.
Public launch. 200 customers. $250K ARR.
500 customers. $600K ARR. Founding engineer hired.
1,250 customers. $1.5M ARR. Series A preparation.
Capital efficient path to Series A with clear revenue milestones and product-market fit validation.
Planaut is already in the hands of Colorado's top contractors.
Including some of the largest general contractors, commercial contractors, and custom homebuilders in Colorado.
Commitments from beta users ready to convert to paid subscriptions at launch.
Contractors across the US requesting early access as word spreads through industry networks.
10+ years as a Project Manager, currently Senior PM at Beck Building Company, managing custom construction projects totaling over $300M. Deep expertise in construction finance, scheduling, and project delivery. Master of Engineering Management from CU Boulder.
Planaut was born from firsthand experience with the inefficiencies of construction PM: the document chaos, the manual scheduling, the knowledge that walks out the door when senior PMs retire. This isn't a solution designed in a lab; it's built by someone who lived the problem.
We have identified senior technical talent with experience at Autodesk, Procore, and other construction tech leaders who are ready to join immediately upon closing the Seed round. Our founding engineer candidates bring deep expertise in AI/ML infrastructure, construction software, and scaling SaaS platforms.
Planaut is bringing machine intelligence to an industry that's been waiting for real innovation. We'd love to tell you more.
