Watch the video above to see all four AI features demonstrated on a real document.
The guide below explains each feature and when to use it, so you can start applying them to your own projects.
Four AI Features That Speed Up BIM Document Creation and Writing Quality
Creating professional project documents takes time – and a surprising amount of that time goes on getting the wording right, not the technical content. You know what a coordination workflow should cover, but turning that into clear, well-structured writing is a different skill entirely. Spelling mistakes, awkward phrasing, and dense paragraphs that nobody wants to read – these are real problems for busy project teams.
Plannerly includes four practical AI features built directly into the document editing experience that tackle these problems head-on. Each one is designed for a specific situation you’ll encounter when writing project documents – whether you’re starting from a blank section, fixing up rough notes, developing a brief idea into a full explanation, or making complex content accessible to a wider audience.
The first feature is Write My Section. When you create a new section and give it a title and description, the AI uses that context – along with the overall document description – to generate targeted content as a starting point. In the video, a section titled “coordination workflow” produces a relevant, structured draft in seconds. It’s not the finished article, but it’s a strong foundation to build on.
The second is AI Correct. Select any text and hit correct – the AI fixes grammar, spelling, and writing quality without changing the meaning. For engineers, BIM managers, and technical professionals who are stronger on substance than prose, this is a practical way to polish your writing quickly without asking a colleague to proofread everything.
The third is AI Expand. Highlight a short phrase or concept – like “BIM coordination” – and the AI expands it into a fuller explanation. This is useful when you know a topic needs more detail but you’re stuck on how to develop it. You can also use prompts to translate content or take the expansion in a specific direction.
The fourth is AI Simplify. Select a block of text that’s too dense or complex, and the AI rewrites it in clearer, more accessible language. This is particularly valuable for documents that will be read by people outside your immediate technical team – clients, project managers, or stakeholders who need to understand the content without the jargon.
Every AI change is tracked through version history. Each time you exit a section, a new version is saved – so you can always see what the AI changed, compare it to the original, and restore a previous version if needed. This is important: AI gives you a starting point, but you should always fact-check the output before final use.
How to use the four AI features in Plannerly
- Write My Section – create a new section, give it a title and optionally a description, then click the AI “write my section” button. The AI generates content based on the document description, section title, and section description combined.
- AI Correct – select the text you want to improve, then click AI Correct. The AI fixes grammar, spelling, and phrasing while keeping your meaning intact. The corrected version replaces the selected text.
- AI Expand – highlight a short phrase, term, or concept, then click AI Expand. The AI develops it into a more detailed explanation. You can also enter a custom prompt to guide the expansion – for example, asking it to translate or focus on a specific angle.
- AI Simplify – select a passage of text that’s too complex or wordy, then click AI Simplify. The AI rewrites it in clearer, more concise language that’s easier to understand.
- Review version history – every AI-assisted change creates a new version when you exit the section. Open the version history to see what was changed, compare versions, and restore earlier content if needed.
- Fact-check the output – always review AI-generated content before finalising. The AI provides a strong starting point, but your professional expertise should validate the details.
What you’ll learn
- Write My Section – how to generate targeted draft content from a section title and description in seconds
- AI Correct – how to fix grammar and writing quality on any selected text without changing the meaning
- AI Expand – how to develop brief ideas into fuller explanations, including using custom prompts for translation and other tasks
- AI Simplify – how to make complex text clearer and more accessible for wider audiences
- Version tracking for AI changes – how every AI update is recorded in version history so you can compare and restore at any point
Common questions
Should I trust AI-generated content for final documents?
AI gives you a strong starting point, but you should always fact-check the output before it goes into a final document. Think of it as a capable first draft – your professional judgement is what turns it into something you’d put your name on. This is especially important for ISO 19650 documents where accuracy and accountability matter.
Can I undo an AI change if I don’t like the result?
Yes. Every AI action creates a new version in the section’s history. You can open the version history, compare what changed, and restore the previous version with one click. This means you can use AI confidently, knowing nothing is permanently lost.
What’s the difference between Write My Section and AI Expand?
Write My Section generates content for an entire section from scratch, using the section title, description, and document context. AI Expand works on text you’ve already written – you highlight a short phrase or idea and the AI develops it into a longer explanation. Use Write My Section when starting from nothing; use Expand when you have a seed idea that needs fleshing out.
Can AI Expand do things like translate content?
Yes. When you use AI Expand, you can enter a custom prompt to guide the output. This means you can ask it to translate text, rewrite it for a specific audience, or take the expansion in a particular direction. The advanced training course covers more about find and replace, translation, and additional AI capabilities.
Are these AI features useful for BIM execution plans and EIR documents?
Very much so. Teams use Write My Section to draft sections of BIM execution plans and coordination workflows. AI Correct polishes the writing quality. AI Expand develops brief requirements into clearer explanations. And AI Simplify helps make technical content accessible to non-specialist stakeholders who still need to understand the document.
Explore further
- Using AI to create documents – the companion lesson on generating full document outlines and complete documents with AI
- AI features for AEC documents and contracts – a detailed look at how AI supports document creation across the Plannerly platform
- How to create AI-powered documents for BIM and AEC – practical guidance on getting the most from AI in your document workflows
- BIM Boot Camp – the intensive programme covering end-to-end BIM and ISO 19650 workflows