-- EPC Consultants is developing proprietary AI-powered software designed to give owners and developers an additional layer of independent oversight across construction projects, with a market launch of the beta release targeted for 2027, according to CEO Dana Wells. Building on EPC’s work in construction consulting, owner advocacy, and project oversight, the platform will organize digitally available project records, including schedules, financial records, invoices, inspections, and deficiencies for AI-assisted analysis, with development and beta testing planned ahead of broader availability.
The platform is being developed to address a challenge Wells identifies across complex construction projects: owners and developers can receive extensive project information without an independent way to assess whether it accurately reflects the underlying records. Unlike conventional dashboards that present information compiled by contractors or construction managers, EPC’s platform is designed to independently analyze that data, providing an additional layer of oversight.
According to Wells, the platform is designed to gather information from invoices, purchase orders, inspection reports, schedules, and records of deficiencies. Bringing these materials together is intended to give users a more comprehensive view of project activity and help assess whether reported conditions are consistent with the underlying documentation.
The proposed analysis begins with extracting available digital information and organizing it into categories, Wells explains. Those categories would then pass through several AI-assisted diagnostic programs. By analyzing data across multiple project sources, EPC aims to identify potential inconsistencies in areas such as scheduling, billing, and reported progress before they require further intervention.
Schedule reviews are intended to examine the sequence of activities, connections between tasks, and the time allocated to complete them. Wells notes that missing relationships or questionable durations may affect how a schedule presents the project’s position. The software is being developed to flag those issues for closer review alongside relevant financial and construction information.
Financial analysis is another planned component. According to Wells, the development team is working on identifying billing discrepancies, including potential overbilling, by examining available records. He envisions the platform supporting projects of different sizes, with the scope of analysis extending from smaller assignments to large developments.
“We are their safety net,” Wells explains of the role he intends the platform to serve for owners and developers. He notes that project information may already be accurate and that an independent review should be able to support that conclusion. The purpose is to examine whether the available data supports what has been presented.
For the initial beta program, Wells plans to work with a developer, owner, or potentially a general contractor, providing access at no charge while EPC manages the implementation and trains the participating organization. “We’re going to manage it for them; we’re going to train them on it,” Wells explains. The beta will test the platform’s accuracy, efficiency, and level of detail in assessing project position and flagging discrepancies, with the findings informing further development ahead of wider availability.
EPC is developing the platform to fit into existing project workflows without requiring major changes, while beta testing will help refine its diagnostic capabilities ahead of the targeted 2027 market introduction. For Wells, the technology is a natural extension of EPC’s role as an independent advocate for owners, adding another layer of scrutiny to the information that drives major construction decisions.
Ultimately, Wells sees the technology as part of a broader ambition to establish EPC as a recognized name in construction oversight. He says, “I want EPC to be known for bringing greater clarity, accountability, and confidence to the projects that shape our industry.”
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Name: Dana Wells
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Website: https://www.exceedingexcellence.com/
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