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Licensing construction and engineering data for AI

By Ade Molajo · Updated · How we check figures

Quick answer

Yes, from completed projects. Mercor lists construction companies at $115K–$1M, one of its highest starting figures, for project records, drawings and site imagery from 50 staff. micro1 and Mode take firms with 30+ staff. The key check is rights: drawings often belong to the client or architect, and site photos can show identifiable people.

$115K–$1M
Mercor's construction range
50+
staff for Mercor; 30+ for micro1 and Mode
Completed
projects are what Mercor asks for
Rights
to drawings decide the scope

01What the programmes publish for construction and engineering firms

Published ranges that apply to construction and engineering firms: micro1 tiers from $100K to $2M and up; Mode $100K to $5M; Mercor’s Construction Company listing $115K to $1M.$0$1M$2M$3M$4M$5Mmicro1$100K–500K · $500K–2M · $2M+micro1.ai/data-partnerships · 30 Oct 2026Mode$100K–$5M per companydata.mode.inc · 30 Oct 2026Mercor: Construction Company$115K–$1Mdata.mercor.com/refer · 30 Oct 2026
Each programme’s own published range, checked 30 October 2026. Ranges, not offers.
What it wantsSizeLocationRange
Mercor: Construction Company"Project records, drawings and site imagery from completed projects"50–2,000Anywhere$115K–$1M
ModeEmail, documents, chat, CRM, billing and operations30+US strongest; others case by case$100K–$5M
micro1SOPs, knowledge bases, CRM, project histories30+ full-timeUS first; strong UK demandTiers $100K–500K to $2M+

Each programme's own pages, checked 30–31 October 2026. Ranges, not offers. Engineering and architecture practices fall under micro1 and Mode; Mercor has no separate listing for them.

Where these records usually live

Project management

  • Procore
  • Autodesk
  • Aconex

Design

  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam

Documents

  • SharePoint
  • Dropbox

Examples of common tools, to help you find your records. Product names and logos belong to their owners; no affiliation or endorsement.

02Why buyers want it

Every completed project is a full record of how something was built: the drawings, the RFIs, the change orders, the site photos, the snags and the sign-off. That end-to-end record of real-world work is what AI companies are paying for.

03What to check first

  • Who owns the drawings. Appointments and contracts often give copyright to the architect or client.
  • People in site imagery. Blur or remove identifiable workers and members of the public.
  • Live projects. Stick to completed projects; live ones carry confidentiality and commercial risk.

04What's usually licensable, and what isn't

Construction: usually licensable (Records from completed projects; Drawings you hold the rights to; Site imagery, people blurred or removed; Method statements and RAMS) versus check first or leave out (Drawings a client or architect owns; Live project data under NDA; Images with identifiable people; Subcontractor and staff personal data).Usually licensableRecords from completed projectsDrawings you hold the rights toSite imagery, people blurred or removedMethod statements and RAMSCheck first, or leave outDrawings a client or architect ownsLive project data under NDAImages with identifiable peopleSubcontractor and staff personal data
A starting point for scoping, not a legal test.

05Before you apply

  1. List completed projects, years and systems.
  2. Check each contract for rights in drawings and documents.
  3. Strip personal data from site diaries, photos and correspondence.
  4. Agree the scope with the programme in writing.

This isn't legal advice.

06Get the free guide

The Data Licensing Guide for Construction and Engineering Firms covers it in a PDF for construction firms: what can be licensed, who owns the drawings, and each programme's published figures, with a worked example and the questions to ask before you sign.

07Check which programmes you're likely to match

Our free fit check asks about your size, location, records and tools, then shows which programmes you're likely to match. The programme decides.

08Questions people ask

Can a construction firm license its project records?

Yes, from completed projects. Check the contract for who owns drawings and documents, and remove personal data.

Do engineering and architecture practices qualify?

Mercor has no separate listing for them; micro1 and Mode take firms with 30+ staff. Design-led firms should check who owns their drawings under each appointment.

Sources

Check which programmes you’re likely to matchA few short questions, about a minute. Free, no sign-up. The programme decides who qualifies.trackimpact.io/data →