Proof of Usefulness Report

ConstructIQ Advisory

Analysis completed on 3/7/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a boutique consulting firm (ConstructIQ Advisory) rather than a scalable technology product, despite claims of AI initiatives. While the principal (Shawn Gray) has verifiable industry expertise, the submission contains critical data quality issues, including unrealistic audience claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and confusing metrics ('all time marketcap'). The project offers professional services for a high-demand sector (AEC digital transformation) but lacks the technical innovation or verifiable product traction required for a higher PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+56.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+16.0
Evidence Of Traction+28.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+31.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
Our mission is to accelerate meaningful change and adoption of digital solutions in the AEC industry to build better with less. ConstructIQ Advisory offers strategic innovation leadership, digital adoption strategies, and product development advisory for the AEC and technology industry focusing on sustainability, efficiency, cost reduction, and new business growth. Our team has pioneered dozens of AI in construction initiatives, impacting over $25 billion in North American projects, enhancing project delivery and efficiency. We uniquely combine construction industry expertise with digital acumen, with a track record in creating new digital business models and revenue opportunities in both the AEC and technology sectors. We help reduce budget as the top barrier to change by offering fractional leadership services, deliverable and outcome based fees, and access to grants and subsidies.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline