Getting the most out of Framework’s AI comes down to how you ask questions and how you organize your workflow. Here are practical tips based on how construction professionals use the platform.
Writing Better Questions
Be Specific
- ✅ “What is the specified compressive strength for the foundation concrete?”
- ❌ “Tell me about concrete.”
Reference Document Types
- ✅ “According to the specifications, what waterproofing system is required?”
- ✅ “What do the structural drawings show for the beam-to-column connection at Grid B-3?”
Ask One Thing at a Time
- ✅ “What is the concrete strength?” → “What about the reinforcement?” → “What’s the formwork requirement?”
- ❌ “What is the concrete strength, reinforcement, and formwork for the foundations?”
Using Follow-Ups Effectively
The AI remembers your conversation context. Use follow-up questions to drill deeper:
- Start with a broad question: “What are the roofing requirements?”
- Narrow down: “What’s the specified warranty period?”
- Cross-reference: “Does the detail drawing match this specification?”
Getting Cross-References
Framework excels at finding connections between documents. Try:
- “Compare the steel specification with what’s shown on the structural drawings.”
- “Are there any conflicts between the architectural and structural drawings for this detail?”
- “Does the submittal match the specification requirement?”
Conversation Management
- One topic per conversation — Keeps the AI focused and responses relevant.
- Start fresh when changing subjects — Don’t ask about MEP after a long conversation about structural.
- Watch the context window — Start a new conversation when the usage indicator gets high.
Document Preparation
- Upload all relevant documents — The AI can only search what you’ve uploaded.
- Use searchable PDFs — Documents with selectable text work much better than scanned images.
- Wait for processing — Make sure documents show as “Ready” before asking questions about them.
Using Plan vs. Act Mode
- Use Plan Mode for questions, research, and analysis.
- Switch to Act Mode when you want the AI to create or edit notes.
- Research first, produce second — get the answers you need in Plan Mode, then switch to Act Mode to compile them into a deliverable.
