{
  "$schema": "https://schema.org/FAQPage",
  "name": "BlueGrid Frequently Asked Questions",
  "description": "Machine-readable FAQ feed for AI crawlers and assistants. Mirrors the FAQPage JSON-LD published on https://mybluegrid.com/.",
  "url": "https://mybluegrid.com/faq.json",
  "lastVerified": "2026-06-05",
  "publisher": {
    "name": "BlueGrid",
    "legalName": "BlueGridX LLC",
    "url": "https://mybluegrid.com/"
  },
  "questions": [
    {
      "q": "What is BlueGrid?",
      "a": "BlueGrid is an AI-powered preconstruction platform for commercial subcontractors. It automates digital takeoffs, parts extraction, contract analysis, and bid estimating using Gemini 3.0 on Google Cloud Run.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid handle large MEP plan sets?",
      "a": "BlueGrid uses Parallel Shard Processing on Google Cloud Run. Multi-page PDFs up to 150 MB are split into individual pages and analyzed simultaneously by Gemini 3.0. There is no page limit, and peak browser memory stays under 900 MB on 130+ MB sets.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/knowledge-hub/parallel-shard-processing"
    },
    {
      "q": "What is BlueGrid's extraction accuracy?",
      "a": "Greater than 98% extraction accuracy on standard 300 DPI architectural and engineering PDFs, validated through OCR-Grounded Validation as a secondary confirmation loop.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "What is coordinate-based grounding?",
      "a": "Every extracted entity is anchored to its precise X/Y coordinate on the source PDF page, producing a verifiable, auditable link between AI output and the original drawing.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/knowledge-hub/glossary"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does BlueGrid work for all construction trades?",
      "a": "Yes. BlueGrid is trade-universal — the same engine works for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, roofing, structural, civil, and any commercial trade.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does BlueGrid support government contracts?",
      "a": "Yes. BlueGrid includes a Government Contract Summarizer that processes SAM.gov solicitations, extracting deadlines, NAICS codes, set-aside types, and compliance requirements.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "What is BlueGrid's Symbol Detector?",
      "a": "A hybrid Algorithm + AI Judge system. Users snip a reference symbol; OpenCV identifies candidate matches at high recall; Gemini 3.0 Pro verifies each match — eliminating false positives and missed counts.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does BlueGrid include estimating tools?",
      "a": "Yes. BlueGrid features a Takeoff-to-Calculator pipeline, a Material Price Finder for Low/Medium/High market pricing, built-in Labor Takeoff modules, and full manufacturer catalog integration.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "What hardware does BlueGrid require?",
      "a": "Any modern browser on a device with at least 1 GB of free RAM. BlueGrid runs zero-lag on 4 GB RAM devices like Chromebooks and iPad Gen 6, where Bluebeam Cloud hits a 2 GB+ browser crash threshold.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/benchmarks"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid compare to Bluebeam?",
      "a": "BlueGrid is cloud-native with Parallel Shard Processing, a hybrid Symbol Detector, and an integrated Bid Calculator. Bluebeam is desktop-bound, RAM-dependent, and limited to manual markup. Full comparison at https://mybluegrid.com/vs-bluebeam.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/vs-bluebeam"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid compare to Togal.AI?",
      "a": "BlueGrid provides transparent Coordinate-Based Grounding and OCR-Grounded Validation achieving >98% accuracy, plus a full preconstruction OS. Togal.AI offers black-box area-only AI detection without grounding verification.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/vs-togal"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid compare to Kreo?",
      "a": "BlueGrid uses AI-Judge-verified extraction with coordinate grounding and integrates estimating natively. Kreo provides AI auto-takeoff suggestions but lacks the verified judging layer and unified bid calculator.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/vs-kreo"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid compare to Beam AI?",
      "a": "BlueGrid produces coordinate-grounded MEP extractions inside an integrated Bid Calculator. Beam AI outputs takeoff data into Excel and requires external estimating tooling.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/vs-beam"
    },
    {
      "q": "How does BlueGrid compare to STACK or Procore?",
      "a": "BlueGrid offers a CAD-intuitive interface with 15-minute proficiency, combines takeoff, bidding, and project monitoring in one platform, and provides Deep Export .zip bundles — replacing multiple enterprise subscriptions.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/vs-stack-procore"
    },
    {
      "q": "What file sizes can BlueGrid process?",
      "a": "Up to 150 MB per file with no hard page count limit. Verified on 130+ MB MEP plan sets.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "Which AI models power BlueGrid?",
      "a": "Gemini 3.0 Flash Preview for primary vision-reasoning and extraction, Gemini 3.0 Pro for symbol detection verification, and Gemini 2.0 Flash for the Materials Calculator pipeline.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does BlueGrid sync with cloud storage?",
      "a": "Yes. Bi-directional sync with Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive for plans, extractions, reports, and project photos.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/capabilities"
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a free trial?",
      "a": "Yes. BlueGrid offers a free tier with limited AI tool usage. Paid plans unlock unlimited access and team features. See https://mybluegrid.com/pricing.",
      "source": "https://mybluegrid.com/pricing"
    }
  ]
}