Powerplay unveils AI workforce platform for construction sector
Bengaluru, March 26, 2026: Construction technology firm Powerplay on Thursday announced the launch of what it describes as India’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workforce platform for the construction industry, aimed at automating critical operational functions across project lifecycles.
The platform introduces five domain-specific AI agents designed to handle tasks such as estimation, procurement, supplier assessment, demand forecasting, compliance, and financial readiness. The company said these agents are trained on real-world construction data, enabling them to function within the complexities of Indian project environments rather than generic software settings.
According to the company, early deployments have shown significant efficiency gains, including a sharp reduction in estimation timelines—from weeks to minutes—and productivity improvements of up to 60% across key workflows.
The system has been developed using operational data from over 85,000 construction projects executed on its platform over the past four years. This dataset includes bills of quantities, procurement records, billing cycles, and compliance documentation, which have been used to build standardised execution models for the AI agents.
Powerplay said the platform maintains accuracy levels of up to 99% through a “human-in-the-loop” approach, where experienced professionals review AI-generated outputs before final decisions are taken. This model also enables outcome-based pricing for clients.
Speaking on the development, Iesh Dixit, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said the construction sector, despite contributing nearly 9% to the country’s GDP, continues to face a shortage of specialised talent in areas such as estimation and procurement.
He noted that the emergence of “vertical AI”—systems trained on industry-specific workflows—marks a shift from conventional software that merely records activity to solutions capable of executing routine operational tasks. He added that the company aims to position India at the forefront of this transition.
The platform is designed to support incremental adoption, allowing firms to deploy individual AI agents while retaining human oversight in critical areas. Powerplay plans to extend its AI capabilities across the entire construction lifecycle, from initial cost estimation to final financial reconciliation.
Founded by entrepreneurs with experience in construction operations, the company began as a coordination platform addressing fragmented workflows among site, procurement, and finance teams. It has since evolved into a broader operational system used by contractors and developers managing multi-site projects.
The company expects the new platform to drive wider adoption among general contractors, infrastructure developers, including those in renewable energy and data centres, as well as project firms seeking greater predictability in timelines, costs, and financial outcomes.
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