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Build Vision

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Overview

This is a web-based tool designed to help homeowners and building inspectors assess potential building defects and determine whether they may be eligible for a formal claim process. It uses AI-driven image analysis to compare user-submitted defect photos against official building standards and defect classifications.

Key Features

1

AI Analysis

Uses OpenAI - GPT 4.1 (via Snowflake Cortex AI) to evaluate building defects from uploaded images.
2

Standards Comparison

Matches issues against an official set of building standards and defect types used.
3

Eligibility Guidance

Instantly provides a preliminary review of whether a defect may be claimable.
4

User-Friendly Interface

Offers an intuitive chat-style UI with support for uploading multiple images and guided defect descriptions.
5

Professional Reports

Automatically generates detailed Word reports based on the analysis.
6

Inspector Use Case

Enables building inspectors to create automated building inspection reports, reducing manual effort and improving consistency.

Technical Architecture

  • Frontend: Built with React and Tailwind CSS, served via Nginx.
  • Backend: FastAPI handles image processing, AI integration, and report generation.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Deployed using Snowflake Container Services (SPCS), leveraging Snowflake’s database and AI capabilities.

Data Sources:

  • A comprehensive defect code database
  • Official building standards and tolerances documentation
  • Image storage for uploaded defect evidence