Zutec has launched Building AI – Powered by Zutec, an embedded artificial intelligence layer within its Building Document Management system that enables property owners to convert stored building data into reliable, actionable insight.
The technology allows asset owners to access precise answers drawn from their existing documentation, supporting quicker decision-making across operations and compliance.
Despite years of effort capturing manuals, technical drawings, certificates and asset data, many organisations have struggled to use this information effectively due to fragmented storage and limited search capability.
The beta release introduces a query-based interface that transforms static records into a live intelligence resource while maintaining strict data governance.
Users can retrieve cited information instantly without transferring data outside the Zutec environment, preserving security and auditability.
Emily Hopson-Hill, Managing Director and Chief Operating and Strategy Officer at Zutec, said: “Building AI – Powered by Zutec, delivers practical, usable intelligence where it matters most – from the building information our asset owner customers already rely on within their current Building Document Management solution. With this solution we’ve focused on immediate, practical value, providing AI specifically built and trained on building data to support decision-making, maintenance, compliance, safety and overall day-to-day operations. By providing instant access to information normally buried deep within documents, we can help asset owners manage complex property portfolios while significantly increasing productivity and reducing risk.”
Unlike general-purpose AI tools, Zutec’s first AI-enabled solution is designed specifically for the realities of building data and asset management, allowing users to search for documents, search within a document or search for information across an asset register/building. Every response is:
- Grounded in validated documents, unique to each customer’s building.
- Fully cited and audit-ready.
- Generated entirely within Zutec’s secure platform, with data never leaving the governed environment.
Steve Holtum, Head of Maintenance at Keble College, University of Oxford, stated: “Managing a large, college estate is simpler with Zutec’s Building AI. It delivers fast, accurate access to drawings, manufacturer information, and commissioning data quickly and with confidence.”
By entering natural language queries, users can locate technical details, warranty information or document lists within seconds, alongside the source references.
The functionality integrates with existing BDM workflows and is particularly suited to safety-critical environments, regulatory reporting, maintenance planning and portfolio oversight.
It also supports golden thread information management for higher-risk residential buildings and allows digital handover data to be incorporated at the start of a building’s lifecycle.
The release represents Zutec’s first AI-driven intelligence product, with further tools planned across compliance, safety and operational performance.
“Ultimately, this is about operational intelligence you can trust,” added Emily Hopson-Hill. “This new solution sets the foundation for long-term innovation, while ensuring our asset owner customers benefit today in a secure, scalable way.”
About Zutec
Zutec is a provider of cloud-based and AI-enabled construction and property management software with more than two decades of experience in transforming the way contractors, housebuilders, developers and asset owners manage and access building data.
Its solutions sit under four solutions families for document management, quality management, handover management and asset management, providing one digital ecosystem to connect the dots in building digitisation across the building lifecycle. To find out more, please visit the new Zutec website: www.zutec.com.
