Document Crunch, the AI Risk Reduction Platform built for construction, today announced the launch of CrunchAI™ for Specifications, extending its proprietary AI technology from contract review into one of the most overlooked and risk-prone areas of construction: project specifications. The new launch marks the next chapter in Document Crunch's evolution into construction’s first end-to-end AI Risk Reduction Platform while transforming the speed and accuracy of how preconstruction and project teams work with the lengthy, unstructured specification documents.

The complexity of specifications can bury critical project details, allowing important contractual information to slip through unnoticed, only to resurface later as costly scope gaps, change orders, or disputes. CrunchAI for Specifications gives teams tools to review specs for vague terms, conflicting requirements, and hidden risks; guide teams with built-in best practices from seasoned construction professionals; and assist in the field with instant answers to on-the-fly questions.

“Most disputes in construction don’t start with a major mistake. They start with a missed detail,” said Josh Levy, CEO and Co-Founder of Document Crunch. “As a former construction attorney, I’ve seen firsthand how those small oversights can spiral into delays, strained relationships, and costly battles. CrunchAI for Specifications is purpose-built to give every team the power to surface those details before they become problems, bringing our industry closer to a future where projects are delivered with clarity, trust, and zero disputes.”

According to the 2025 Global Construction Disputes Report from Arcadis, the leading cause of construction disputes for the third consecutive year is “errors or omissions in contract documents” often driven by unclear specifications or misaligned scope. The report also reveals the rising financial stakes, with an average dispute value soaring to $60.1 million in 2024. Most importantly, Arcadis identified “contract and specification reviews” as the single most effective way to prevent claims, which is specifically what CrunchAI for Specifications is designed to do.

What makes Document Crunch’s CrunchAI different is its patented, proprietary pre-processing technology. While generic AI models can be powerful, they struggle with the unique complexity of construction documents, especially multi-format PDFs that blend text, tables, schematics, and symbols. CrunchAI addresses this head-on by transforming unstructured specifications into rich, structured, machine-readable data that AI can fully understand and reason over. This level of accuracy is critical in construction, and early adopters are already seeing the benefits and difference. 

“We bid far more jobs than we actually build, sometimes 100 bids for every 10 we win, so catching critical details early is essential,” said John Bansley, VP of Operations at Bonland HVAC. “Our estimating team pulls the spec apart and makes a list of all the key items that will affect how we do our estimate. If we win the job, that list carries straight over to operations. With CrunchAI for Specifications, we can build that list in minutes instead of hours, and the insights are ready for the execution team on day one. Nothing gets lost between preconstruction and the field.”

Levy adds, “By surfacing the details that derail projects, we’re giving teams the ability to protect profits, deliver on schedule, and build stronger relationships from day one.”

Learn more about CrunchAI for Specifications and get a free demo: https://www.documentcrunch.com/construction-specification-review