PassThru IT
PassThru IT
Put AI to work on one useful business task.
We provide focused AI readiness workshops and practical pilots tailored specifically for engineering, architecture, surveying, and construction firms. Unlike sweeping digital transformations, our approach is surgical and grounded in reality.
The work is built directly upon your existing tools and data. We don't ask you to change your tech stack; we help you pick one meaningful, low-drama starting point that delivers immediate utility without the complexity of a full-scale overhaul.
Ideal Client
- Project-based firms with 5–250 staff
- Active users of Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
- Repeatable processes requiring precision and speed
- Practical owners or operations leads seeking efficiency
Useful Pilot Ideas
- Automated meeting and action summaries
- Expert document drafting support
- Internal searchable knowledge bases
- Intelligent request triage and sorting
- Automated administrative workflows
What is included
The offer typically includes a short discovery phase to understand your specific needs, 1–2 focused workshops with your key team members, a simple pilot design customized for one business task, configuration support within your existing tools where appropriate, and a practical playbook or checklist your team can follow to maintain the solution.
Governance and safeguards
We prioritize safe implementation. All pilots assume a human in the loop for every AI-generated output. We strictly avoid sending sensitive or proprietary business data to public, consumer-grade AI tools. Our process helps define what 'good enough' looks like for your specific use case, ensuring we leave your team with clear guardrails and defined owner responsibilities for ongoing oversight.
How the process works
1
Quick Fit Check: A brief call to ensure we can help and pick the right starting point.
2
Discovery & Workshop: Deep dive into your tools and data to map the workflow.
3
Pilot Design & Setup: Building the pilot within your existing environment.
4
Review & Handoff: Training and finalizing the playbook for your team.
Pricing
Workshops start from $500 and focused pilots from $1,500. Please note that total scope depends on data sensitivity, required integrations, necessary licenses, and specific reliability requirements for your firm.
Boundaries (what this is not)
This engagement is focused on readiness and pilots. It is not building a full custom software application, not a replacement for your core project management or project systems, not a promise of error-free output, and not a guarantee that AI will be the right fit for every specific use case in your firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my data be used to train public AI models?
We prefer business-grade tools and private data options wherever possible to keep your data isolated. While we do not control how third-party tools train their models, we actively help you choose safer options.
Are fixes and long-term support included?
The engagement focuses on high-impact workshops and pilots rather than ongoing managed support. We leave you with a playbook so your internal team can manage the tool successfully.
How do you handle errors or bad AI suggestions?
A critical part of our work is training your team how to review, correct, and safely handle AI output. We build systems that assume AI is a starting point, not a final answer.