White Paper
Front‐Loading Construction
How Agentic AI & Swarm AgentsEmpower Early Design Decisions
Learn how leading AEC organisations are moving from reactive firefighting on site to proactive decision‑making in early design. This white paper explains how front‑loading, Agentic AI and Swarm Agents, powered by Tektome’s KnowledgeBuilder and ReqManager, can reduce rework, control costs, and make project outcomes more predictable.
Elevate your practice
Explore how front‑loaded design, Agentic AI and Swarm Agents can transform project delivery. Inside this white paper, you’ll discover:
Why construction needs a new approach
See how labour shortages, rising costs and growing regulatory complexity make traditional, reactive delivery unsustainable—and why firms must rethink how projects are planned and executed.
Front‑loading and the MacLeamy Curve
Understand how shifting effort to early design dramatically lowers the cost of change, using the MacLeamy Curve to visualise the impact of decisions made upfront versus on site.
Proven impact on cost, time and quality
Explore data showing how proactive workflows cut design‑related errors, reduce budget overruns and schedule slippage, and improve build quality and sustainability outcomes.
What Agentic AI really is
Learn what makes Agentic AI different from traditional chatbots—how autonomous agents plan tasks, call tools, verify results and act as proactive co‑designers rather than passive assistants.
Swarm Agents for early‑stage decisions
See how multi‑agent “swarms” of specialised AIs - design, structural, MEP, cost, compliance - work in parallel to analyse options, surface risks and guide better early design choices.
Tektome KnowledgeBuilder in action
Discover how KnowledgeBuilder turns drawings, BIM models and project documents into a living knowledge base, so AI agents and teams can reuse lessons learned instead of repeating past mistakes.
Tektome ReqManager for live requirements
Learn how ReqManager centralises client requirements, codes and standards, and uses AI to keep designs aligned with compliance and stakeholder expectations from day one.
A roadmap to collaborative AI ecosystems
Explore how interoperable agents across firms, using shared protocols and data standards, can create an industry‑wide ecosystem that amplifies expertise and improves outcomes for everyone.
Ready to implement what you learn?
Tektome’s AI platform gives AEC teams the building blocks to put front‑loading into practice today. KnowledgeBuilder and ReqManager turn your project data and requirements into a shared, AI‑ready intelligence layer that supports Agentic and Swarm workflows across projects. Explore common questions below.
Who is this white paper for?
This white paper is designed for architects, engineers, BIM and digital delivery leaders, and AEC executives who want to reduce rework, improve predictability and understand how Agentic AI and Swarm Agents can support early ‑stage design decisions.
What will I learn from from this white paper?
You’ll learn why traditional reactive workflows lead to cost and schedule overruns, what front‑loading looks like in practice, how Agentic AI and Swarm Agents work, and how Tektome’s KnowledgeBuilder and ReqManager enable data‑driven, compliant decisions in the earliest project phases.
How does Tektome support front‑loading on real projects?
Tektome helps you unlock knowledge from past projects with KnowledgeBuilder and keep all requirements and regulations organised with ReqManager. Together they provide the shared “brain and rulebook” your teams and AI agents need to front‑load decisions and avoid late‑stage surprises.
Do we need in‑house AI expertise to benefit from these ideas?
No. The white paper is written for AEC professionals, not data scientists. It explains concepts in practical terms and shows how tools like KnowledgeBuilder and ReqManager can integrate with your existing workflows, BIM tools and documents without requiring you to build an AI team from scratch.
Is our project data safe with Tektome?
Yes. Tektome is built specifically for AEC and is designed to keep your data safe and secure while you use it for search, analysis and AI‑assisted design. The platform focuses on turning your information into structured knowledge without compromising confidentiality or control over your data.
How can we discuss a pilot or see a demo?
After downloading the white paper, you can reach out to the Tektome team at info@tektome.com to explore use cases, schedule a demo or discuss how front‑loading and multi‑agent AI could support your upcoming projects.
Supercharge your projects after you download
Once you’ve explored the principles and case examples in the white paper, see how Tektome’s platform can put them into action. KnowledgeBuilder and ReqManager provide AI‑powered design intelligence and live requirements management so your teams, and your agents, can front‑load decisions on real projects, not just in theory.