Acelab, a Series A company, revolutionizes architecture and construction with its platform for architects, manufacturers, contractors, and clients. By digitizing and automating the sourcing of building materials and drafting spec sheets, Acelab simplifies these critical tasks. For manufacturers, it offers a direct, high-ROI channel to provide up-to-date product specifications online. Recently, they raised $5.3 million to further innovate supply search, and they wanted to use AI to improve the quality of their search functionality.

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Support Request

In their quest to enhance the quality of their search functionality, Acelab required robust AI software engineering expertise. They sought our team’s assistance to leverage AI technologies, aiming to improve the precision and efficiency of their platform’s search capabilities. Given our proven track record in AI-driven solutions, it was our privilege to revolutionize the architecture and construction industry.

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Development Journey

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Phase 1: Research and Rapid Prototyping

We structured the work in two phases, starting with research and prototyping. Twice-weekly syncs with Acelab's project lead ensured alignment. Our team used clustering algorithms on Acelab’s product database and manual curation to define product classes. We then developed a recommender system to rank manufacturers based on popularity, size, and sales preferences, creating Jupyter notebook prototypes for quick iteration and feedback.

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Phase 2: Implementation and Integration

In the implementation phase, we built a robust AI-driven search engine capable of understanding natural language queries. Seamless integration with Acelab’s platform was crucial, ensuring high performance and scalability. Regular communication and transparency were key, leading to a strong partnership.

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Key Outcomes

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Robust AI Search Functionality

Users experienced a marked improvement in the relevance and precision of search results. Additionally, the AI engine reduced the time taken to find relevant products and specifications, streamlining the workflow for architects and contractors.

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