Material Schedules Overview
AI-Generated Material Schedules from Compliance Reports
Material Schedules in Gulf-O-Flex Assist are automatically generated from your completed compliance reports. After creating a compliance report for Gulf-O-Flex insulation products, the AI analyzes the compliance data and extracts all material specifications, quantities, and requirements to create a comprehensive material schedule PDF document.
Compliance-Based Generation
- • Generated from compliance reports
- • Gulf-O-Flex insulation products only
- • AI extracts material specifications
- • Professional PDF output
Secure Cloud Storage
- • Azure Blob Storage integration
- • Local backup storage
- • File management system
- • Download anytime access
How Material Schedules Work
Material schedules are generated from the compliance report status page. First, you need to create a compliance report by uploading your project specification documents. Once the compliance report is completed, you can click the "Generate Material Schedule" button to automatically create a material schedule PDF.
Important: Material schedules can only be generated after completing a compliance report. Start by creating a compliance report in the Compliance Review section.
Key Features
Automatic Generation
Upload project drawings and specifications to automatically extract material lists with quantities and specifications.
Quantity Calculations
Precise quantity calculations including waste factors, installation allowances, and safety margins.
Smart Matching
Intelligent matching of materials to Gulf-O-Flex products with alternative suggestions and specifications.
Multiple Export Formats
Export schedules in Excel, PDF, CSV, or custom formats for different stakeholders and systems.
Customizable Templates
Create and save custom templates that match your company's standards and client requirements.
Version Control
Track changes, maintain revision history, and collaborate with team members on schedule updates.
How to Generate Material Schedules
Create a Compliance Report
First, you need to create a compliance report by uploading your project specification documents for Gulf-O-Flex insulation products.
- • Go to Dashboard → Compliance Reports
- • Click "Start Compliance Analysis" button
- • Upload your project specification PDF/Word documents
- • Wait for AI to complete compliance analysis
Access Compliance Report Status Page
Once your compliance report is completed, navigate to the status page to view the detailed compliance analysis.
- • View complete compliance analysis results
- • Download compliance report PDF
- • Review project information
- • Access material schedule generation button
Generate Material Schedule with AI
Click the "Generate Material Schedule" button on the compliance report status page to start AI-powered material extraction.
- • AI analyzes compliance data automatically
- • Extracts Gulf-O-Flex material specifications
- • Identifies product codes and descriptions
- • Calculates quantities and requirements
- • Generates professional PDF document
Processing Time: 30-90 seconds depending on data complexity. A full-screen loading overlay shows real-time progress updates.
Download & Access Your Material Schedule
After generation completes, download your material schedule PDF immediately or access it later from your Material Schedule Files.
- • Download immediately from status page
- • Access from Material Schedule Files section
- • View from dashboard quick links
- • Download anytime from file management
Automatic Storage: All generated material schedules are automatically saved to your account with Azure Blob Storage backup for secure access.
What's Included in Material Schedules
Material schedules generated from compliance reports contain comprehensive Gulf-O-Flex insulation product information extracted from your project specifications and compliance analysis data.
Project Information
- Project name and reference numbers
- Client and consultant details
- Contractor information
- Specification section references
- Generation date and report ID
Gulf-O-Flex Products
- Product codes and item numbers
- Detailed product descriptions
- Technical specifications
- Insulation thickness and dimensions
- Application requirements
Standards & Compliance
- ASTM and BS EN standards references
- Fire safety certifications
- Environmental compliance data
- Quality system certifications
- Compliance status indicators
Material Details
- Quantity requirements per specification
- Unit of measurement details
- Material location in specifications
- Installation notes and requirements
- Related accessories and components
Material Schedule File Management
All generated material schedules are automatically saved and organized in the Material Schedule Files section, providing easy access, download capabilities, and file management features.
Access Your Files
- Dashboard → Material Schedules section
- Navigation menu → Material Schedule Files
- Direct link from compliance report status page
- Recent files shown on dashboard
File Actions
- Download PDF files anytime
- View file details and metadata
- Search by project or filename
- Sort by date, name, or size
Cloud Storage & Security
Secure Storage
Files stored in Azure Blob Storage with enterprise-grade security and encryption
Automatic Backup
Local backup storage ensures files are accessible even during cloud maintenance
Always Available
24/7 access to your material schedules from any device with internet connection
Key Benefits
AI-Powered Automation
Automatic extraction of material data from compliance reports eliminates manual schedule creation.
Compliance Integration
Material schedules directly linked to compliance analysis ensure specification accuracy and standards compliance.
Professional Output
Professionally formatted PDF documents ready for project submittals and procurement processes.
Generate Your First Material Schedule
Start by creating a compliance report, then generate material schedules with AI automation.
Important Notes
- Prerequisite: Material schedules can only be generated after completing a compliance report analysis
- Product Focus: Material schedules contain only Gulf-O-Flex insulation products and specifications
- Format: Generated material schedules are provided in PDF format only for professional submittals
- Processing Time: AI generation typically takes 30-90 seconds depending on compliance data complexity
- Storage: All generated files are automatically saved to your account with secure cloud storage