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SmartClaim - an AI-automated claims management tool in the construction sector

SmartClaim - an AI-automated claims management tool in the construction sector

For a major construction group, we deployed a claims management process using GPT-4 Vision and llama3.3 70b on-premise, reducing claims processing time from several weeks to a few hours while respecting regulatory constraints and data confidentiality.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

The construction group is a major player in infrastructure and large projects in Europe. With over 10,000 employees and projects in more than 20 countries, the company manages complex construction sites requiring precise coordination and rigorous incident and claims management.

CHALLENGE

Claims management represented a major challenge for operational and legal teams. The manual process required an average of 3 to 4 weeks to:

  • Collect photographic evidence

  • Analyze contractual documents

  • Draft claims

  • Coordinate different stakeholders

The complexity was amplified by:

  • The diversity of claim types

  • Multilingual documents

  • Regulatory constraints

  • The need to quickly handle urgent situations

SOLUTION

CAPTURE AND CERTIFICATION:

A mobile application enables geolocated capture of site incidents with strong user authentication. Data is automatically timestamped and securely stored, ensuring its evidential value.

ADVANCED AI ANALYSIS:
The system combines two AI models:

  • GPT-4 Vision analyzes construction site photos, identifies defects, and assesses their severity

  • Llama3.3 70b processes contractual and technical documents in multiple languages, extracts relevant clauses, and links them to incidents

DOCUMENT AUTOMATION:

The platform automatically generates claims by adapting to the company's historical writing style. It integrates photographic evidence, contractual references, and maintains consistency across all communications. The multilingual interface enables smooth collaboration between international teams.

Integration with existing systems (ERP, EDM) ensures complete traceability and real-time monitoring of claims, from creation to resolution.

METHODOLOGY

The project was completed in 6 months by a team consisting of:

  • 1 AI Engineer

  • 1 Lead Fullstack Developer

  • 1 Product Owner

Key Phases

  1. Analysis of needs and existing processes

  2. Prototype development

  3. Testing on a limited scope

  4. Progressive deployment

  5. User training

  6. Continuous optimization

RESULTS

The solution's impact on operations is significant:

Operational Performance

  • Processing time reduction: from 3-4 weeks to 24-48 hours

  • Automation rate: 80% of standard claims

  • Volume processed: 500 claims per month

Quality and Accuracy

  • 95% accuracy in document analysis

  • 90% user satisfaction

  • 60% reduction in processing errors

PERSPECTIVES

The project paves the way for predictive intelligence, IoT integration, and expansion into litigation management and predictive maintenance, demonstrating AI's transformative potential in the sector