Article Matching
The AI engine calculates quantities and automatically matches the right catalogue articles — with confidence scores and alternatives.
What makes this so powerful?
AI-powered matching
Based on the extracted building data and your company configuration, the AI engine automatically matches the right catalogue articles. The system combines your brand preferences, specifications and availability for the best match.
- Automatic catalogue matching
- Brand preference included
- Specification-based matching
Confidence scores & alternatives
Every matched article receives a confidence score. For lower scores, the platform automatically shows alternatives, so you can always make the best choice. Transparent and justified.
- Confidence score per article
- Automatic alternatives
- Transparent justification
Manual adjustments
Not satisfied with a match? Adjust the article manually, choose an alternative or add your own article. You always stay in control of the final estimate.
- Swap or adjust articles
- Add your own articles
- Full control over result
How it works
Engine calculates
The calculation engine computes quantities based on your project.
AI matches articles
The AI automatically matches catalogue articles with confidence scores.
Review & select
Review matches, choose alternatives and finalise your estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Elephate.ai combines AI analysis with standard calculation methods and your company data. Every estimate includes an audit trail so you can see exactly how the result was derived. Up to 98% accuracy.
You can upload PDF specifications, technical drawings, and notes of information. The AI automatically recognises the document type and processes them according to STABU categorisation.
Yes, Elephate.ai supports export to JSON, CSV and Excel.
Yes. All data is stored encrypted, your information is never shared with third parties, and we work with a retention policy. We are working towards ISO 27001 certification, work with security professionals and are ready to answer any further questions.
Yes, schedule a free live demo via our website. We'll show you how the platform works with standard construction documents.
No. ChatGPT and Copilot are general-purpose AI tools. Elephate.ai is purpose-built for estimation in the installation industry — it understands specifications, recognises STABU codes and calculates quantities and costs. A generic chatbot cannot do that.
We solve a real problem — others offer tools, not solutions. Elephate.ai is built by and for tradespeople. We've had countless conversations with installers, mapped out the pain points precisely, and are building real automation.