Aiyarise Intelligence Inc.
AI GOVERNANCE
FOR THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Aiyarise helps architecture, engineering, and construction firms navigate AI with clarity, governance, and practical operational strategy — acting as the Owner's Representative for AI so clients can adopt with confidence.
AEC-Specialized
Built exclusively for architecture, engineering & construction
Governance-First
Every engagement starts with policy, not product
Owner's Representative
We sit unconditionally on the client's side of the table
3-Tier Service Model
Literacy → Consulting → Advisory
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Our Positioning
THE SOLUTION
Most firms face a binary choice: expensive software vendors pushing tools your teams won't adopt, or generic consultants who don't understand AEC. We are the third option — a dedicated intelligence partner that protects you from misaligned AI tool sprawl and builds governance around how your firm actually operates.
Not a Software Vendor
We carry no product quotas and sell no licenses. Our only obligation is to your firm's outcomes.
Not a Generic Consultant
We are AEC-native — fluent in RFIs, change orders, job sites, and project delivery cycles.
A Bespoke Intelligence Layer
We architect custom AI strategies that integrate with how your firm actually operates — not how software vendors wish you did.
Service Model
HOW WE ENGAGE
Tier 01
Literacy
Executive workshops, AI education, and leadership alignment. We establish a shared language and help your leadership team understand what AI can genuinely deliver.
Best For: Firms beginning the AI conversation
Workshop-driven enterprise value
Tier 02
Consulting
Project-based discovery, roadmaps, governance blueprinting, gap analysis, workflow redesign, and implementation planning. We build the infrastructure for confident adoption.
Best For: Firms ready to build an AI roadmap
Project-based strategic delivery
Tier 03
Advisory
Retained strategic partnership. Fractional Chief AI Officer. Governance architecture, steering committee leadership, and long-range AI roadmap stewardship.
Best For: Firms seeking a permanent AI governance partner
Retained governance partnership
Enterprise AI Readiness
ADOPT AI WITH CONFIDENCE
Strategic Clarity
Cut through the noise with a vendor-agnostic AI roadmap aligned to your business objectives — not a technology vendor's sales cycle.
Risk Mitigation
Deploy governance frameworks that protect your firm from compliance exposure, data liability, and unvetted tool proliferation.
Enterprise Value Creation
Turn AI from an uncertain cost center into a measurable competitive advantage across your project portfolio.
Our Process
HOW WE WORK
Every engagement follows a clear trajectory — from establishing organizational readiness through to long-range governance and strategic oversight. The entry point is calibrated to where your firm actually is today.
Literacy
Entry Point
Executive workshops, AI education, and leadership alignment. We establish a shared language and help your team understand what AI can and cannot do in the context of your practice.
Consultation
Project-Based Engagement
Discovery, current-state analysis, governance blueprinting, workflow redesign, and implementation roadmapping. We build the strategic infrastructure your organization needs to move forward with confidence.
Advisory & Implementation Oversight
Retained Strategic Partnership
Fractional Chief AI Officer. Long-range governance architecture, steering committee leadership, vendor evaluation, and ongoing strategic alignment as the AI landscape evolves.
“The competitive advantage of the next decade will not come from the tools a firm purchases — it will come from the intelligence it successfully embeds into its organization.”
— Aiyarise Intelligence Inc.
Leadership
THE TEAM
Brayden Everton
President, Chief AI Strategist
Bridges boots-on-the-ground construction experience with enterprise AI governance. Has managed multimillion-dollar federal and institutional projects and now leads AI strategy for the built world.
Sandy Liu
Principal Consultant, Change Management
GTM and product marketing leader with an MBA from Harvard Business School. Specializes in translating AI-driven solutions into measurable business outcomes for AEC organizations.
Greg Shortreed
Principal Consultant, AI Systems Architecture
AI architect with 17 years directing global operations across 40+ countries. Turns complex operational environments into structured, scalable AI solutions. MBA, Willamette University.
Research Infrastructure
MONITORING THE MODEL ECOSYSTEM
We monitor the evolving AI model ecosystem so our clients don't have to. Our practice operates across the leading model providers — evaluating capabilities, limitations, and governance implications continuously.
When a new capability emerges, we translate what it means for AEC firms specifically — and integrate it into our clients' strategic roadmaps on their timeline, not the vendor's.
Ecosystem
PARTNERS & AFFILIATES
A curated ecosystem of implementation, infrastructure, and advisory partners selected for alignment with AEC governance principles and client data sovereignty.
We are vendor-agnostic but collaborate with leading technology companies. Our recommendations are based solely on fit for your governance framework and operational context — never on referral fees or product partnerships.
Implementation Support
Strategic Technology Partners
Integration and technical deployment specialists for enterprise AI rollouts.
Technical Infrastructure
Cloud & Data Architecture
Secure, compliant infrastructure partners aligned with AEC data sovereignty requirements.
Creative & Media
Visual Communication Partners
Supporting clear stakeholder communication and executive-facing reporting.
Strategic Affiliates
Industry Advisory Network
AEC industry associations, legal counsel, and risk management advisors.
Real-World Applications
USE CASES
General Contractor
RFI Triage & Response Acceleration
A mid-size GC was losing 3–5 days per RFI cycle. We implemented an AI-assisted triage workflow that categorized, prioritized, and drafted responses — cutting average turnaround to under 24 hours and reducing project delays by 40%.
Architecture Firm
AI Governance for a 200-Person Practice
A national architecture firm had teams experimenting with AI tools independently — no oversight, no data policy. We built a governance framework, established an AI steering committee, and created a vetted tool registry aligned with their professional liability requirements.
Engineering Consultancy
Proposal & Submittal Automation
An engineering firm spent 15+ hours per proposal assembling boilerplate, resumes, and project sheets. We designed and deployed an AI-driven proposal assembly workflow that cut preparation time by 60% while maintaining brand and compliance standards.
Risk Reduction
REDUCING STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL RISK
AI adoption without governance creates exposure — to data breaches, compliance gaps, vendor lock-in, and wasted investment. We build the guardrails before the tools, ensuring every AI initiative is aligned with your firm's risk posture.
From professional liability considerations to data sovereignty and employee adoption risk, our governance frameworks address the full spectrum of exposure that AEC firms face when integrating AI.
Data Sovereignty
Ensure client and project data stays within your governance perimeter
Compliance Alignment
AI policies mapped to professional liability and regulatory frameworks
Vendor Lock-In Prevention
Architecture designed for flexibility, not dependency on a single platform
Adoption Risk Management
Change management that prevents tool sprawl and shadow AI
REQUEST A READINESS AUDIT
Not sure where to start? Our AI Readiness Audit maps your firm's current state, identifies high-impact opportunities, and surfaces governance gaps — a high-value, low-stakes first step.
brayden@aiyarise.com