STRUX

STRUX is the project-scoped AI assistant. Every answer is grounded in the documents you have uploaded and includes numbered source citations that link back to the exact page.

When to use STRUX

STRUX is built for questions that would otherwise require a manual search through hundreds of pages of drawings, specs, and schedules. Examples:

• "What concrete strength is specified for the foundation walls?"
• "List all rooms requiring fire-rated doors."
• "Where does the spec address asbestos abatement?"
• "Show me every detail referencing Section 09 91 23."

It is not a replacement for the documents themselves — STRUX points you to the source so you can verify and cite it in your own work.

How to phrase a query

STRUX understands natural language. A few patterns that produce the strongest results:

Be specific about the artifact

Rather than "What's the slab thickness?" try "What is the slab thickness on level 3 per the structural drawings?" — naming level and discipline narrows retrieval.

Reference the trade or section

CSI section numbers (e.g. "07 21 00", "23 05 93") and discipline names (architectural, MEP, structural, civil) help STRUX scope the search.

Ask one question at a time

Compound questions ("What is the slab thickness AND when is the pour scheduled?") work, but you will get cleaner citations by asking each question separately.

Use the same vocabulary as the documents

If the spec calls them "GFRC panels" do not ask about "fiber-reinforced concrete cladding" — match the document's language for best retrieval.

Reading source citations

Every STRUX answer is followed by a numbered citation list:

The slab thickness on level 3 is 8 inches [1].

[1] S-301 Structural Floor Plan, Level 3 — page 4

Click any citation to open the source document at that page. The matching passage is highlighted. If you disagree with the answer, the citation shows you exactly where STRUX got it from — re-read the source to confirm or report the issue.

If STRUX cannot find a confident answer it will say so:

I could not find specific information about the curtain wall thermal performance in the uploaded documents.

This is by design. STRUX will not invent answers. Add the missing source (drawing, spec, submittal) and re-ask.

Example queries by trade

Structural

• "What is the design wind speed?"
• "List all special inspections required by the structural specs."
• "Show me the typical column connection detail for steel framing."

Architectural

• "What is the wall assembly for exterior walls?"
• "Which rooms have a 1-hour fire-rated ceiling?"
• "What is the total square footage by program type?"

MEP

• "What chiller capacity is specified?"
• "List all electrical panel schedules."
• "Where is the domestic hot water recirculation pump located?"

Schedule

• "When does the curtain wall installation start?"
• "List all activities on the critical path."
• "What is the substantial completion date?"

RFIs / Submittals

• "Summarize all open RFIs related to the elevator shaft."
• "Which submittals are still pending architect review?"

STRUX vs VANTAGE

• STRUX answers a single question you ask, in real time, with citations. Use it when you know what you are looking for.
• VANTAGE runs a structured multi-document analysis (e.g. drawing vs spec coordination) and returns a list of findings. Use it when you want the system to find issues you do not yet know about.

See the VANTAGE guide for run setup and finding review.

Costs

Each STRUX query consumes Compute Credits from your organization pool. The exact amount scales with how many documents are searched and how much context is passed to the model. Typical queries cost a fraction of a credit. Your remaining balance is shown in the org switcher.

Troubleshooting

STRUX says "I could not find" when I know the document is uploaded. Confirm the document status is Ready (not still Processing). If ready, try rephrasing using vocabulary that matches the document.

Citations open the wrong page. This usually means the PDF page numbers do not match the printed sheet numbers. The citation always references the PDF page, not the printed sheet number.

Need help interpreting an answer? Email support@struxen.io with the project ID and a screenshot of the answer.