How InQI Cuts Design Process Costs by 80%

Design is one of the most expensive and time-consuming parts of any construction project. Before a shovel ever hits the ground, homeowners and developers spend weeks—and often tens of thousands of dollars—on surveys, site plans, architectural drafts, revisions, and compliance checks.

For small projects like an ADU or pool, design costs can easily reach $6,000–$10,000. Larger projects may exceed $30,000 just for plans. And that doesn’t include the extra costs when non-compliance or revisions cause delays.

InQI changes this equation. By automating the most labor-intensive steps of design, InQI reduces costs by up to 80%, while giving teams faster, more accurate, and more compliant results.

Why Traditional Design Process Costs So Much

1. Manual Site Plans: Collecting surveys, topo data, setbacks, and utilities often takes 2–6 weeks.

2. Iterative Drafting: Architects redraw plans over and over based on client feedback.

3. Late Compliance Checks: Plans often need to be revised after code reviews or HOA comments.

4. Disjointed Knowledge: Each project starts from scratch instead of reusing past data or firm standards.

This manual, fragmented workflow drives up both time and money.

How InQI Reduces Costs by 80%

1. Generative Site PlansWith nothing more than a property address, InQI generates a detailed, editable site plan in seconds. No weeks of surveys, no expensive drafting fees.

2. Smart BindersInQuest AI pulls from project binders, account standards, and public codes to design within compliance from the start. Less rework = lower costs.

3. AI-Driven IterationsClients can request changes with simple prompts (“move the ADU closer to the fence” or “add clerestory windows”) instead of waiting days for revisions.

4. Automated DocumentationInQI generates 2D/3D renderings, preliminary estimates, and permit-ready forms automatically—cutting out hours of drafting and form-filling.

5. Continuous LearningEvery uploaded file or project teaches InQuest, making each new design faster and more efficient than the last.

Real-World Example: ADU Design

• Traditional Cost: $8,000 design process for site plans, iterations, and compliance checks.

• With InQI: $1,500–$2,000, with plans delivered in days instead of weeks.

• Savings: 75–80%, plus faster approvals and less risk of costly rework.

Beyond Savings: Smarter, Faster, Better

Cutting costs is only part of the story. With InQI, firms gain:

• Faster Time-to-Permit: Weeks of back-and-forth reduced to hours.

• Higher Client Trust: Transparent, cost-aware design from day one.

• Competitive Advantage: Win more jobs with faster, more affordable design services.

The Future of Affordable Design

Design doesn’t have to be a bottleneck or a budget-breaker. With InQI, what used to cost $10,000 and take months now costs a fraction of that—and takes days.

By combining generative AI, compliance intelligence, and collaborative binders, InQI delivers design that’s 80% cheaper, faster, and smarter.

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