--- title: "Pelles AI FAQ | Common Questions About AI for Construction" description: "Answers to common questions about Pelles AI: DoubleCheck, Compare, Reports and Agents, Pelles Build, security, pricing, and how trade contractors get started." canonical: https://www.pelles.ai/faq --- # Frequently asked questions All General Products Use Cases Industry Integration & Security Building with Pelles Getting Started ## General What is Pelles AI? Pelles AI turns your company’s knowledge, documents and workflows into your own AI operating system, one that runs your projects the way your best people would: apps for every workflow, connected to every system you use, with agents doing the work across them, all on Pelles intelligence. [Pelles Core](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-core) (DoubleCheck, Compare, Reports and Agents) is ready on day one, and with [Pelles Build](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-build) your team builds its own apps and agents by describing the work in plain words. No developers needed. Who is Pelles AI built for? Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and other specialty trade contractors. Teams usually start in estimating and preconstruction, then expand to project management, VDC and prefab, the field, service, the back office and leadership. How is Pelles AI different from general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT? [AI knows a lot. You know your business.](https://www.pelles.ai/#platform) General AI has read every code, standard and manual; what it has never seen is your projects, your process and your standards, and that is what Pelles works from. Any drawing, spec, RFI or schedule on any job is a question away for anyone on your team, with answers you can check at the source, always on the current revision. Your experts make the call: when your estimator corrects a number, the fix follows your checklist and your people approve it. And the software learns as you work: each fix your team approves and each job you finish teaches it how you build, so each project starts from the last. No models are trained on your data. ## Products How does Pelles DoubleCheck work? Pelles [DoubleCheck](https://www.pelles.ai/#product) instantly pulls hidden information from your drawings, specs, contracts, schedules, and addendums. It gives you the clarity you need to move your project forward with data-backed decisions. Simply upload your documents and ask questions in plain English — DoubleCheck analyzes everything and surfaces the answers you need. What does Pelles Compare do? Pelles [Compare](https://www.pelles.ai/#product) automatically matches sheets across document revisions and highlights every change — including scope changes, specification updates, and drawing modifications. It eliminates the tedious manual process of flipping between revisions so you never miss a critical change. What does Pelles Reports do? Pelles [Reports](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-core) produces your deliverables from your project data, in the templates you already use: proposals, pre-bid RFIs, BOMs and change orders. Every line is checked against the source documents, so the result reflects your standards, just done faster. What products does Pelles AI offer? Pelles AI offers two product lines. [Pelles Core](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-core) is four ready-to-run applications: DoubleCheck, Compare, Reports, and [Agents](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-agents), the pre-built AI specialists that connect to Procore, Autodesk, Trimble, and the rest of your construction stack. With [Pelles Build](https://www.pelles.ai/pelles-build), your team builds its own AI apps and agents, tuned to how your organization works, with no developers needed. ## Use Cases How does Pelles help preconstruction teams? Preconstruction teams use Pelles to speed up bid reviews, extract scope details from drawings and specs, compare document revisions, and identify risks before they become costly change orders. Teams report saving 100+ hours per project. How does Pelles help legal and contracts teams? Legal teams use Pelles to review contracts faster, flag unfavorable clauses, compare contract versions, and ensure compliance with company standards. AI-powered contract review reduces the risk of missing critical terms and accelerates the approval process. How does Pelles support operations and field teams? Operations teams use Pelles to track document changes across revisions, manage submittals, and quickly find answers buried in project documents. Field teams benefit from instant access to project information without digging through binders or filing systems. How does Pelles help executives make better decisions? Executives use Pelles to gain visibility across projects, understand risk exposure, and monitor how teams are performing on bids and reviews. The platform provides data-driven insights that help leadership make strategic decisions faster. ## Industry Does Pelles work for MEP contractors specifically? Yes. Pelles AI is built with MEP contractors in mind — mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Our tools understand MEP-specific documents, drawings, and workflows. We partner with organizations like [SMACNA](https://www.smacna.org) and regularly participate in industry events like MEP Innovation Conference. What types of construction documents can Pelles analyze? Pelles can analyze a wide range of construction documents including architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, addendums, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders. The platform handles PDFs, images, and other common document formats used in construction. ## Integration & Security Does Pelles integrate with other construction software? Yes. Pelles AI integrates with [Autodesk Construction Cloud](https://www.pelles.ai/press/pelles-ai-introduces-integration-with-autodesk-construction-cloud) and other popular construction technology platforms. We are continually expanding our integrations to fit into the tools your team already uses. Is my data secure with Pelles AI? Absolutely. Data security is a top priority at Pelles AI. We use enterprise-grade encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and strict access controls. Your project data is never shared with other customers or used to train models outside your organization. We comply with industry-standard security practices to protect your sensitive construction documents. Does Pelles train models on our data? No. Your documents give context for your work in Pelles and are never used to train AI models. ## Building with Pelles Do we need developers? No. Your team describes the process in plain words and builds the app itself in Pelles Build, and builds its own agents in the agent builder. No code required. Do we own the apps we build? Yes. The code behind the apps your team builds is yours, including if Pelles changes ownership. Will agents act without our approval? Only if you set them up to. You decide where the right person signs off before an email is sent or data is written back. ## Getting Started How do I get started with Pelles AI? Getting started is easy — [book an intro call](https://www.pelles.ai/contact) through our website and our team will walk you through a personalized demo. We will show you how Pelles works with your actual documents and workflows so you can see the value before committing. Does Pelles AI offer a free trial or demo? Yes. We offer personalized demos where you can see Pelles in action with your own project documents. [Book a call](https://www.pelles.ai/contact) on our contact page and our team will set up a session tailored to your needs. How long does it take to onboard with Pelles? Most teams are up and running within days. Pelles is designed to work with your existing documents and workflows — there is no lengthy setup or complex integration required. Our customer success team guides you through the process to ensure a smooth start. ## Still have questions? Our team is ready to show you how Pelles AI can work for your projects. [Book a call](https://www.pelles.ai/contact)