Suggested Prompts

DatumOS provides 40 pre-built prompts organized into four categories, specifically designed for AEC professionals. These appear as clickable chips above the chat input.

Pro Tip

Suggested prompts are starting points. Always add your project name, specific systems, or other context to get more relevant results.

Project Search

Find specific data across your connected project sources.

Example prompts:


Find all HVAC rooftop units with minimum 15 SEER rating


List all pending electrical panel schedule submittals


What RFIs are pending approval from the structural engineer?


Find all fire-rated door assemblies in the project


Search for carpet tile specifications in Division 09 - Finishes

When to Use

Searching for specific equipment or materials
Finding documents by type, status, or trade
Locating RFIs, submittals, or issues
Cross-referencing project data

Write

Generate project documents and professional communications.

Example prompts:


Write a CSI Division 08 spec section for aluminum storefront entrance doors


Draft an RFI response about concrete curing requirements


Create daily construction progress report for today


Generate a punch list from final walkthrough notes


Write meeting minutes for the MEP coordination call

When to Use

Creating formal project documentation
Drafting professional communications
Generating reports and summaries
Writing specifications or procedures

Documents

Analyze, summarize, and compare project documents.

Example prompts:


Summarize the latest OAC meeting minutes


Extract critical milestones from the master construction schedule


Compare submittal revisions and highlight material specification changes


Identify conflicts between architectural and MEP drawings


Extract all ADA compliance requirements from project specifications

When to Use

Summarizing lengthy documents
Extracting specific information
Comparing document versions
Analyzing requirements and specifications

Research

Look up building codes, standards, and best practices.

Example prompts:


What are IBC requirements for fire-rated corridor walls?


Research ADA clearance requirements for commercial restroom layouts


Find current NEC electrical code for panel board sizing


What are ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency standards for HVAC systems?


Research sustainable flooring alternatives for LEED certification

When to Use

Looking up code requirements
Researching industry standards
Finding best practices
Exploring sustainable options

Customizing Prompts

Adding Project Context

Before:


Find all pending submittals

After:


Find all pending submittals for the Oakland Office Building project, organized by trade

Specifying Output Format

Before:


List RFIs from last month

After:


List RFIs from last month in a table with columns: RFI Number, Subject, Status, Days Open

Adding Constraints

Before:


Summarize meeting minutes

After:


Summarize the key decisions and action items from the last three OAC meeting minutes, focusing on schedule impacts

Category Quick Reference

Category	Icon	Purpose	Output Type
Project Search	🔍	Find data	Lists, tables
Write	✍️	Create content	Documents, reports
Documents	📄	Analyze docs	Summaries, comparisons
Research	🔬	Lookup info	Answers, references

Next Steps

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