What Applied Building Solutions does

Applied Building Solutions (ABS), founded in 2011 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, is a privately held, remote-first company that provides post-construction closeout documentation services, document digitization, and on-site training video production for the commercial construction industry. Its primary customers are general contractors and construction management firms across verticals including healthcare, education, data centers, and commercial real estate; named clients include Blue Crane, Fortis Construction, Flintco, Nabholz, Kinco Constructors, Jaynes Corporation, CARTI, University of Arkansas, Presbyterian Healthcare, and Facebook/Meta data centers. ABS reports approximately 200+ completed projects across 13+ years and 30+ general contractor relationships, with regional operations spanning California, New Mexico, Arkansas, and North Carolina.

The company's core technology is iBindr, a proprietary AI-powered closeout documentation management platform that automates document acquisition from subcontractors via scheduled email workflows, organizes O&M manuals, warranties, field quality control reports, and as-built drawings into structured folder systems, and provides searchable cloud storage with claimed 99.99% uptime. The platform includes the AutoSpec (20MinAI) module for automated spec-book analysis and integrates with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, and Microsoft SharePoint. ABS also operates the 'Don't Talk Just Shoot' sub-brand for professional demonstration and training video production, and offers document digitization services converting paper records into searchable digital archives.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining project-based professional services (closeout documentation, document scanning, video production) priced per project scope, and a tiered SaaS offering on iBindr with a freemium 150 GB tier and a premium 25 TB tier at undisclosed pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise-focused, relying on direct sales, demo requests through the company website, and an extensive project portfolio as marketing collateral, supported by integrations with the dominant construction management platforms to drive distribution.

Name

Applied Building Solutions

Legal name

Applied Building Solutions

Website

https://appliedbuilding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Applied Building Solutions is a remote-first firm that provides AI-powered closeout documentation management, document digitization, and training video production services to general contractors and construction management firms across healthcare, education, data centers, and commercial real estate in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Closeout Documentation Software & Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Integration Builders (BPAMAOAL)

Keywords

• Closeout documentation services
• Construction document management
• Closeout software platform
• Training video production
• Warranty maintenance scheduling

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: iBindr platform provides cloud-based document management with tiered storage options (150 GB free, 25 TB premium). The platform drives recurring subscription revenue through software access and storage services.
2. Professional Services - Closeout Documentation: Comprehensive closeout documentation services including O&M manuals, warranties, field quality control reports, as-built drawings, and demonstration/training videos. Customized pricing per project.
3. Video Production Services: Professional demonstration and training video production under the 'Don't Talk Just Shoot' brand. Services include expert videography, customized content creation, and professional editing for commercial construction needs.
4. Document Digitization Services: Document scanning and digitization services converting paper documents into secure, organized digital files.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Applied Building Solutions provides post-construction closeout documentation management for the commercial construction industry through its proprietary AI-powered iBindr platform, complemented by professional closeout documentation services, demonstration and training video production under the "Don't Talk Just Shoot" brand, and document digitization/scanning. The iBindr SaaS automates the collection of O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, and field quality control reports from subcontractors, organizing them into searchable cloud-based archives integrated with Procore, BIM 360, and SharePoint.

Product overview

Applied Building Solutions offers a unified platform centered on iBindr, its proprietary AI-powered software for commercial construction closeout documentation management. The portfolio includes three core offerings: iBindr (core platform for document acquisition and management), Don't Talk Just Shoot (video production services for training and demonstration content), and AutoSpec (AI-powered automation for document requirement analysis). Over 80% of the iBindr platform leverages AI automation. The system provides cloud storage (150 GB for free users, 25 TB for premium users) and integrates with Procore, BIM 360, and SharePoint. The company has operated for over 13 years and completed more than 150 projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iBindr: Proprietary AI-powered software platform for closeout documentation management in commercial construction projects. Features automated document acquisition, cloud storage, and integration with project management tools.
• Don't Talk Just Shoot

Products and services

• iBindr Proprietary AI-powered SaaS platform for managing closeout documentation for commercial construction projects. Automates document acquisition from subcontractors, organizes O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, field quality control reports, and demonstration/training videos, and provides secure cloud storage (150 GB free, 25 TB premium) with 99.99% uptime. Integrates with Procore, BIM 360, and SharePoint and includes AI-driven AutoSpec requirement analysis and automated email request scheduling.
• Don't Talk Just Shoot Professional on-site video production service creating high-quality demonstration and training videos for commercial construction projects. Utilizes top-tier camera gear and provides expert videography, customized content, and professional editing tailored to project requirements.
• Closeout Documentation Services Comprehensive project-based closeout documentation services for commercial construction projects, covering the acquisition, organization, and delivery of O&M manuals, warranties, field quality control reports, as-built drawings, and warranty/maintenance schedules. Customized pricing per project scope.
• Document Scanning and Digitization Services Document scanning and digitization services that convert paper closeout documents into secure digital files with organized digital archives, eliminating the need for physical storage and providing easy access from anywhere via the iBindr cloud platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Document search time reduced to 0.010 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ProcorecoreTechnology or IntegrationABS proudly collaborates with Procore as one of the top-tier construction management companies in the United States. The partnership enables seamless integration and streamlined workflows for construction project closeout documentation.
• BIM 360coreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration with Autodesk BIM 360 enables construction teams to connect closeout documentation workflows with building information modeling processes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PlanGrid (Autodesk): Field-first construction document and project management tool with strong closeout/submittal workflows. Directly comparable to iBindr as a digital document and closeout platform for commercial GCs.
• Kahua: Construction project management and capital program software for owners and GCs. Comparable to ABS in handling project documentation, submittals, and closeout across complex commercial programs.
• Fieldwire: Field execution and construction management app for GCs and specialty contractors. Comparable because it covers task tracking, documentation, and handover workflows overlapping with iBindr's closeout scope.
• Bluebeam: PDF-based markup, collaboration, and document management platform widely used in commercial construction for drawing reviews and closeout. Comparable to ABS in the document-management layer for GCs and subs.
• Newforma: Project information management platform for AEC firms handling project email, documents, and closeout deliverables. Comparable to ABS in organizing project records and streamlining handover documentation.

Broad incumbents

• e-Builder (Trimble): Capital project and program management platform owned by Trimble, used by owners and GCs for document control and closeout. Comparable to ABS for owner-side closeout documentation on healthcare, education, and commercial builds.
• Procore Technologies: Dominant construction project management platform serving GCs, owners, and specialty contractors. Directly comparable because ABS integrates with Procore and competes for the same closeout/submittal workflow budget.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360 / ACC): Autodesk's construction collaboration suite covering design, model coordination, and field execution. Comparable because ABS is an integration partner with BIM 360 and overlaps in document management and project closeout.

Emerging players

• Pillar: Construction closeout and warranty management platform purpose-built for the post-construction handover phase. Directly comparable to iBindr's closeout, O&M, and warranty scheduling workflows.
• Submittal.com: Construction submittal, closeout, and document exchange platform focused on streamlining subcontractor-to-GC document workflows. Closely comparable to ABS's automated email and spec-driven closeout capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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