TakeOff Pro: Multi-Model Consensus
Status: SHIPPED
Outcome: 95% auto-approved, quote turnaround 48h→4h
Problem
Construction takeoff process required expert review of every LLM-generated quote. Client needed automation without sacrificing accuracy.
Constraints
- Zero billing errors tolerance (insurance requirement)
- Must support 3+ model providers for redundancy
- Confidence thresholds tunable per client risk profile
- Full audit trail for every decision
- Must handle 200+ line item quotes
Approach
Implemented "Automated Consensus" pattern: 3+ models vote on each line item, flag disagreements for human review. Added confidence scoring and audit trail for every decision. Domain experts validate strategy, not every output.
Results
- Auto-Approval Rate: 95% — 5% flagged for human review
- Quote Turnaround: 48h → 4h — 92% faster end-to-end
- Billing Errors: 0 — 90-day production trial
- Audit Compliance: 100% — Insurance requirements satisfied
Lessons Learned
- Multi-model voting is more reliable than a single "best" model.
- Confidence thresholds must be tunable per client risk tolerance.
- Audit logs are a feature, not overhead.
- Domain experts validate strategy, not every output.
Technology Stack
TypeScript, Redis, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Anthropic