OwnerBuild-AI <OBI>

Better Way 2 Build / OBI-AI.

<Owner Builder Intelligence>

Homeowners, save up to 50% on your Remodel > New Build > ADU

OBI is a FREE AI-powered project management & design platform for homeowners that replaces your builder & designer - saving tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars while speeding up your project.

Did you know? A large home addition in a metro area will cost you around $500,000. Wow expensive! How much of that is material & labor? About $250,000 goes into your actual home. What!? Then where’s HALF my money go, if not into my home. Good question…

Where a design-builder spends your money:

Be your Builder, save HALF.

What can OBI-AI do to help?

Manage your project better than a pro with the depth, expertise and unrelenting precision of AI, guiding your every turn. Save tens-if not hundreds-of thousands of dollars eliminating needless people & costs from archaic building practices.
Be your Builder!

Discovery

  • Is building or moving your right move? Use the Build vs. Buy AI analysis tool for UNBIASED info!

  • Learn about your project’s feasibility

  • Understand all in costs & budget

  • Know the timelines

  • Build-Specific Financing options

  • Property tax impact & freezes

  • Sell price of your current home

  • Move forward with confidence!

Design & Plan

  • Use OBI’s conceptual design AI tool to see whats possible in 3D / VR

  • Project manage the design, material selections and permit process

  • Invite designers, architects and consultants to bid on your design and construction/permit plans

  • Select and order building materials and finishes direct all in 3D

  • Shop furniture and decor to know the whole look upfront.

Build

  • Project manage & coordinate your entire build from your phone.

  • Invite laborers to bid on your project directly getting the best price

  • Monitor trades, deliveries and your jobsite with automated check-ins

  • Ask-OBI AI knowledge base 24/7 with live expert access

  • Join the owner-build community to share and learn with others

  • Get insurance, home maintenance and track your value post project.

Trained by lifetimes of expertise from top architects, builders, lenders, and real estate developers, OBI-AI navigates homeowners through the full planning, design, and construction of their home. Acting as an “owner-builder,” you eliminate unnecessary people & costs, shorten project timelines, and maximize your budget, ensuring every dollar YOU spend goes into YOUR build.
Build smarter, faster, and affordably with OBI-AI.

Sounds amazing! But how does this actually work?

Here’s how it works.

Manage your project from your phone with the expertise of your AI navigator, play-by-play.

Immediately transform from a novice homeowner ripe for exploitation - to running your build like a pro real estate developer with lifetimes of experience.

  • Imagine GPS navigation except for your project. You know when to turn, what’s coming next, and how long it’ll take you to arrive. That’s how OBI opperates.

  • Real-Time Adjustments & Updates of progress, budget, and scheduling changes alerting of potential issues before they happen, helping you avoid costly missteps.

  • Automated coordination of the people, documents, info and tools all in one place.

  • Pro information at your fingertips, just ask OBI-AI and get answers immediately.

  • Works 24/7, 365 for you. OBI-AI does not sleep, stop, or take on other clients.

Is a remodel or build our right move? Find out upfront without commitment & make data-driven decisions.

Don’t make the mistake of over improving your home and being “up-side-down.” Sometimes moving is a better option or limiting the size of your project. Get unbiased, real answers, if a build is the right move for you and your fam.

  • Understand general feasibility, all in build costs, financing options, timelines and return on investment to properly weight one of the biggest decisions of your life.

  • See a Build vs. Buy analysis and compare a remodel/new build vs. purchasing an existing home on the market. Maybe buying a house is a better play?

  • Determine your build budget based on what you can, and want, to spend. No surprises!

Design your home in 3D and let OBI-AI be your Architect & Interior Designer with realtime budgets.

Avoid the pitfall of hiring expensive architects & interior designers only to find out the design you love is out of your budget. Get Realtime designs with realtime costs.

  • Start by scanning your current space or uploading plans; OBI-AI creates an accurate 3D model for easy customization.

  • Watch costs update live as you modify designs and choose materials—no falling in love with a design only to find it too expensive too late.

  • Select Materials and Furnishings with from the Start: Choose cabinetry, lighting, decor, furniture, and more in ultra-realistic 3D, ordered direct for savings.

  • Immerse Yourself in Your Space and Walk through designs in 3D, VR, or AR, or even 3D print a model to see every detail come to life.

Know your realtime Budget and Financing options before committing to your project.

Take the guess work out of what your designs will cost and get an unbiased, all-in budget estimate and build-specific financing options while you’re still agile to make changes.

  • See an all budget based on your specific design, while you’re still designing. Backed by real localized data specific to your neighborhood.

  • Get access to build-specific lenders previously reserved for builders and developers only.

  • Know your monthly payments in realtime updating while you design.

  • Drawings are advanced enough for lender pre-approval.

Does Phase 1 check out? Now you know what’s feasible, how your design looks, what it’ll cost and how you’ll finance it. You’re free to proceed with 100% certainty. Let’s make it happen!

Get architect blueprint plans ready for bidding (hard pricing) your project, permit and construction.

Shop competitively for architects and consultants on OBI’s marketplace to make your designs a reality.

  • Get the best build prices by having all trades and vendors price the exact same project.

  • By preparing detailed plans before bids, laboreres and vendors are less liekly to inflate their price

  • Technical architectural construction documents, help with permit application and coordination with city, contractor and all parties.

  • Coordinate, civil & structural engineering, solar, fire sprinkler, if required, on an as-needed basis

  • Permit coordination and tracking

Find and hire labor, trades and pro’s to bid on your project. Get direct access to the people that do the actual work.

Drive your cost down with competitive bids from top-rated experts and manage them all in one place.

  • Browse a network of experienced laborers, trades, consultants and contractors ready to bring your project to life.

  • Invite bids and compare prices transparently, ensuring you get the best value for each task.

  • Make informed hiring decisions with verified reviews from other homeowners and project ratings in your neighborhood.

  • Trades receive comprehensive project details upfront, eliminating hidden exclusions and ensuring transparent, accurate bids without surprises.

Control your BUILD from start to finish with intuitive management & tracking features.

OBI-AI empowers you to stay on top of your build from anywhere, with real-time scheduling, budget tracking, quality control, and payment management.

  • Automated Scheduling & Reminders: Automatic email reminders for trades, along with real-time updates on delays and projected completion dates.

  • Site Monitoring & Trade Check-In/Out: Keep an eye on site progress with integrated camera access and trade check-in/check-out features to verify work hours and presence.

  • Material Ordering & Delivery Tracking: Order and monitor delivery status directly in the platform, keeping materials on time and avoiding delays.

  • Budget Tracking & Cost Monitoring: Real-time tracking of costs versus budget, so you’re always aware of financial health and potential overages.

  • Direct Payment Management: Review and pay trades directly as work is completed. Each payment is tracked, with lien waivers, avoiding any payment disputes.

  • Inspection & Quality Control Checklists: Ensure work meets standards with scheduled inspections and organized checklists, giving you peace of mind every step of the way.

Ask any question, anytime with 24/7 AI expert guidance and community support.

Access OBI-AI’s knowledge base, consult live experts, and join a community of owner-builders to get professional insights and peer support at every stage of your project.

  • AI-Driven Knowledge Base: Get instant answers and guidance from a comprehensive knowledge base, available anytime you need it.

  • Live Expert Consultations: Connect directly with seasoned professionals for critical advice and solutions.

  • Owner-Builder Community Network: Join a private community of homeowners in various project stages to share experiences, insights, and advice.

Post project help and beyond.

After your build, OBI-AI offers tools and services to keep your home in top shape, track value, and explore refinancing, insurance, and equity options.

  • Home Maintenance Programs & Warranty: Access services and reminders to keep your home in peak condition year-round and look up warranties and service on your exact equipment.

  • Value & Equity Tracking: Monitor your home’s value over time, with insights into refinancing, resale, and home equity opportunities.

  • Insurance: Find competitive bids for homeowners insurance.

  • Product & Improvement Recommendations: Receive curated suggestions on the latest home products and healthy living features to enhance your space.

Hold Up! If I eliminate the design/builder what gets replaced by OBI-AI and what do I have to give up without a builder? Great question…

Removed by OBI

  • Gatekeeping Resources for Profit

  • Hidden Markups on all labor & materials

  • Bloated Overhead & Archaic Practices inflating your costs.

  • Excessive C-Suite Salaries

  • Unnecessary Expensive Showrooms

  • Salespeople Commissions

  • Upselling & Profiteering change orders

  • Kickbacks & Supplier Rebates

  • False Risk Management

  • Builder's Personal Profits hidden in your project

Replaced & Improved by OBI

  • Project Management & Coordination

  • Bidding & Value Engineering project costs & options

  • Direct Access to Qualified Labor

  • Direct Access to Construction Materials

  • Direct Access to Finish Materials

  • Quality Control & Inspections

  • Permitting & Documentation organization

  • Risk Management & Insurance

  • Financing options specific to building

  • Building Expertise & Knowledge

FAQ’s.