151 models ranked for construction and engineering. Scored with bonuses for vision (blueprint/site analysis), reasoning (estimation), large context (specs), JSON mode (structured reports), and function calling.
| # | Model | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic | 95 |
| 2 | GPT-5.5OpenAI | 93 |
| 3 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | 92 |
| 4 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | 92 |
| 5 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI | 92 |
| 6 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | 92 |
| 7 | GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 8 | GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 9 | Claude Opus 4.6 (Fast)Anthropic | 90 |
| 10 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | 90 |
| 11 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | 90 |
| 12 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | 90 |
| 13 | Grok 4.20xAI | 89 |
| 14 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | 89 |
| 15 | GPT-5 ProOpenAI | 89 |
| 16 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | 88 |
| 17 | Grok 4xAI | 88 |
| 18 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MaxOpenAI | 88 |
| 19 | GPT-5 CodexOpenAI | 88 |
| 20 | GPT-5OpenAI | 88 |
| 21 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | 87 |
| 22 | GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | 87 |
| 23 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MiniOpenAI | 87 |
| 24 | o3 Deep ResearchOpenAI | 87 |
| 25 | o3 ProOpenAI | 87 |
| 26 | o3OpenAI | 87 |
| 27 | Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | 88 |
| 28 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | 85 |
| 29 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | 85 |
| 30 | Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle | 84 |
Vision models read architectural drawings, floor plans, and engineering diagrams. Extract measurements, identify components, and flag potential issues.
Calculate material quantities, labor hours, and project costs. Reasoning models account for regional pricing, seasonal factors, and complexity multipliers.
Review projects against building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety standards. Large context processes full specification documents and compliance checklists.
Generate progress reports, daily logs, and RFI responses. Vision models document site conditions from photos for automated reporting.
Models with reasoning analyze blueprints, material lists, and labor requirements to generate cost estimates. Web search capability pulls current material prices. Vision models can review architectural drawings and identify potential construction challenges.
Vision-capable models analyze job site photos to identify safety violations (missing PPE, fall hazards, improper scaffolding). Reasoning models cross-reference work practices against OSHA regulations and building codes to flag compliance issues.
Function calling integrates with project management tools (Procore, PlanGrid). JSON mode outputs structured schedules and task lists. Large context windows process entire project specifications, and reasoning handles complex dependency chains in construction timelines.
Yes, models with vision analyze drawings to identify materials, while reasoning calculates quantities with waste factors. JSON mode outputs structured BOMs that import directly into procurement systems. Web search helps identify suppliers and current pricing.