How It Works

Three steps to instant answers.

Document Chat turns your uploaded files into a searchable knowledge base that you can query in natural language.

01

Upload Your Documents

Drag and drop contracts, bids, specifications, change orders, or any construction document. Supports PDF, Word, and scanned files.

02

Ask Your Questions

Type questions in plain language. Ask about specific clauses, deadlines, pricing terms, scope requirements, or anything else in your documents.

03

Get Answers With References

Receive precise answers with page numbers and section references so you can verify every finding against the original source document.

See It In Action

Real questions, real answers.

Here is what a typical Document Chat session looks like when reviewing a construction contract.

Document Chat — Westfield Office Tower GC Contract

You

What are the notice periods for delays?

AI

The contract specifies a 5-business-day written notice requirement for any anticipated delay that may affect the critical path. Notice must be sent to the Owner's Representative via certified mail or hand delivery. Failure to provide timely notice may result in waiver of time extension claims.

Additionally, a 48-hour verbal notification is required for force majeure events, followed by written confirmation within 3 business days.

📄 Section 8.3.1 — Page 47 | Section 8.3.4 — Page 49

You

What retainage percentage is specified and when is it released?

AI

Retainage is set at 10% of each progress payment until the project reaches 50% completion, at which point it reduces to 5%. Final release of all retained funds occurs within 30 days of substantial completion, contingent upon receipt of all required lien waivers and the architect's certificate of substantial completion.

📄 Section 9.4.2 — Page 62 | Section 9.8.1 — Page 68

You

Are there any liquidated damages clauses?

AI

Yes. Liquidated damages are set at $2,500 per calendar day for delays beyond the contractual completion date. The maximum cumulative liability is capped at 10% of the total contract value. The clause specifically excludes delays caused by Owner-directed changes, force majeure events, or delays attributable to the Owner's failure to provide timely approvals.

📄 Section 12.1.3 — Page 81

Use Cases

What you can do with Document Chat.

From quick clause lookups to deep cross-document analysis, Document Chat handles the document questions that used to take hours.

Find Specific Clauses

Ask for indemnification terms, insurance requirements, warranty provisions, or any specific clause by name or topic. The AI locates the exact language and tells you where to find it.

Compare Terms Across Contracts

Upload multiple contracts and ask how payment terms, liability caps, or dispute resolution mechanisms differ. Get a side-by-side comparison with references from each document.

Extract Deadline Dates

Pull every deadline, milestone, notice period, and response window from a contract or specification. Get a complete timeline without reading the entire document.

Identify Risk Patterns

Ask about one-sided clauses, unusual requirements, or potential risk areas. The AI highlights provisions that commonly cause disputes or cost overruns on construction projects.

Deep Integration

Chat about any engine's results.

Document Chat is not a standalone feature — it works with every Trueleveler engine. After running a bid leveling or contract review, chat with the results to dig deeper into specific findings.