Blueprint Takeoff MVP Development

I’m kicking off Phase 1 of an AI-driven construction platform and need a seasoned full-stack engineer to ship the first, standalone MVP.

Core objective

• Ingest residential blueprint PDFs, run computer-vision analysis, and return BOTH a material quantity takeoff and a matching line-item estimate.

• Focus on a BASIC SUMMARY level for the takeoff in this phase.

Dashboard requirements

• Web dashboard built with React.

• Role-based user management (signup, login, password reset, simple admin roles).

• Ability to upload new blueprints, view processed results, and export reports (CSV or PDF).

Tech expectations

• Python backend (OpenCV or similar CV toolkit, plus any ML libraries you prefer).

• RESTful API returning clean JSON.

• React front-end (hooks or [login to view URL] fine).

• Containerised build (Docker), with a concise README and one-command spin-up.

• Clear, modular code with docstrings, inline comments, and basic unit tests.

Deliverables

1. Dockerised backend service that:

– Accepts PDF upload.

– Extracts scale, walls, openings, and standard materials.

– Calculates quantities and cost lines from a simple, configurable price list (YAML/JSON).

– Exposes endpoints for processing status and results.

2. React dashboard implementing the user flows above.

3. Export routines producing neatly formatted CSV/PDF reports.

4. Deployment guide and architecture diagram.

5. Brief technical note outlining model/logic assumptions and next-phase upgrade ideas.

Acceptance criteria

• I can clone the repo, run `docker compose up`, and access both API and UI without extra tweaks.

• A sample blueprint (provided) returns a coherent quantity list and estimate within 2 minutes.

• User actions and exports work reliably across Chrome and Firefox.

I value initiative, clear naming, and commit hygiene. If you’re comfortable bridging Python CV logic with a polished React interface—and can hand over production-ready artefacts with documentation—let’s build this MVP together.

Docker

Computer Vision

RESTful API

OpenCV

Python

Django

JavaScript

Software Architecture