Your AI CRE Consultant Pay per Question

Stop paying $150K+ annually for generic consulting. Get expert answers on HVAC, occupancy, grid-interactive buildings, and more — instantly, at $5 per question.

$988B
Execution Gap in North American CRE

Why FMs Are Stuck

The Traditional FM Challenges

Data Overload

100+ data sources, fragmented systems, no unified view. FMs drown in noise instead of insight.

Vendor Lock-In

Trapped in expensive contracts with limited flexibility. Switching costs are prohibitive.

Reactive vs Proactive

Always fixing yesterday's problems. No predictive insight to prevent failures before they happen.

Meet Your AI Consultants

Two tiers. Enterprise-grade intelligence. Pay only for what you ask.

Tier 1

Virtual FM Advisor

Expert guidance across 9 critical domains. Best for tactical Q&A and quick insights.

$5 per question

9 Knowledge Domains

  • AI-HVAC Systems & Optimization
  • Occupancy & Space Utilization
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Grid-Interactive Building Tech
  • Digital Twin Architecture
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
  • Decarbonization Strategies
  • BaaS & Platform Economics
  • CRE Capital & Financing

6 Interaction Modes

Quick Answer Deep-Dive Research Vendor Teardown Data Analysis Strategy Brief Custom Report
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Tier 2 • Premium

AI Pilot Sherpa

Advanced execution support for complex pilot deployments and multi-year roadmaps.

$10 per question

Advanced Features

  • M&V Protocol Design & Baseline Setting
  • Pilot ROI Modeling & Sensitivity Analysis
  • Vendor Negotiation Prep & Contract Review
  • Implementation Roadmap & Gantt Sequencing
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance & Incentive Mapping
  • Dedicated AI Context Memory (24-hour session)
  • Priority Response Queue
Best For: Multi-million dollar capital deployments
ROI Window: 6-18 months payback
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Old Way vs AI Agent Way

Why the paradigm shift matters

Metric Traditional Consultant AI Agent
Cost per Question $500–$2,000 $5–$10
Response Time 1–2 weeks <30 seconds
24/7 Availability No Yes
Domain Coverage 3–5 specialties 9 domains + growth
Data Privacy Shared access risk End-to-end encrypted
Learning Curve Onboarding needed Instant access
Contract Lock-In 12–24 months Pay-as-you-go

What's Your Building's AI Readiness?

5 quick questions. Get a personalized score (0–100).

Question 1 of 5

How many independent building systems do you operate?

Do you currently use predictive maintenance or AI-driven insights?

What's your main pain point today?

Do you have access to building performance data?

What's your budget for building optimization in the next 12 months?

Your AI Readiness Score

0%

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See the AI Agents in Action

Real sample conversations across 3 critical domains

User: "Our RTU cycling costs 40K/month in Aug-Sept. How can AI help?"
AI Agent: "Your cycling cost indicates supply temperature hunting due to poor setpoint strategy. BEAST OS can: (1) implement predictive reset based on 36-hour weather forecast, (2) optimize outdoor air damper sequencing, (3) retrain economizer threshold. Estimated 18–25% reduction in cycling energy. Implementation timeline: 2 weeks tuning, 4 weeks validation. Next question: What's your current supply temp range?"
User: "We're 40% occupancy post-COVID. How do we rightsize climate control?"
AI Agent: "Implement zone-based occupancy clustering: (1) deploy IR sensors in high-traffic areas, (2) enable demand-controlled ventilation with CO2/humidity, (3) schedule heating/cooling based on calendar + real-time sensor fusion. This cuts ventilation energy 35% while maintaining IAQ. Cost to implement: $45K in sensors + 6 weeks tuning. Payback: 14 months at typical energy rates. Ready for a detailed M&V protocol?"
User: "We're exploring participation in NYISO demand response. Where do we start?"
AI Agent: "NYISO programs offer $50K–$200K/year for demand-side resources. Best fit for your 150K sqft asset: (1) enroll in 6-minute market with HVAC flex capability, (2) pre-cool 2–3 hours before dispatch, (3) accept 4–6°F comfort band during 4-6 hour dispatch events. Technical readiness: 8 weeks. Revenue potential: $120K/year baseline. Combined with NYSERDA incentives, ROI is 18–24 months. Need vendor contact for SCADA integration?"

Calculate Your AI ROI

See how much you'll save switching from traditional consulting

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Typical range: $100K–$500K
FMs typically ask 40–80 questions/month
Current annual cost $150,000
AI Agent annual cost $3,600
Annual savings $146,400
Payback period Instant

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Scale up without long-term contracts

1 10 50 100
Tier 1 (Virtual FM Advisor) 5 × $5 = $25
Tier 2 (AI Pilot Sherpa) 0 × $10 = $0
Monthly total: $25

No setup fees. No monthly minimums. Cancel anytime. All responses include API access and data export.

Trusted by the Industry

Enterprise-grade performance & reliability

97% Fact-Check Accuracy

Every response validated against building science first principles and manufacturer specs.

<30s Response Time

From question to first response in under 30 seconds. No waiting for consultant callbacks.

8.2/10 Quality Gate

Internal peer-review + external auditor validation. Continuous improvement cycle.

6.0

Powered by BEAST OS v6.0

Next-gen building operating system with 9 integrated domains and real-time synthesis.

Built by a Facilities Technician, for Facilities Technicians

Robin Chien

Founder & Chief Consultant

Started as a technician managing 2.3M sqft of commercial real estate across 47 buildings. Spent 12 years diagnosing root causes of poor building performance, negotiating with vendors, and fighting vendor lock-in. Built AI Agents as the tool he always needed but could never afford.

2.3M sqft managed
$47M annual operating budget
12 years FM experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Each agent instance can maintain context for up to 10 building profiles. You can switch between buildings mid-session, and the agent will adjust domain-specific answers (HVAC specs, occupancy patterns, energy rates, etc.) per building. Volume discounts apply per account, not per building.

The agent will flag it as out-of-scope and suggest the closest domain match. We're continuously expanding domain coverage based on user feedback. Questions about emerging topics (e.g., water efficiency, seismic resilience) are routed to our expert review team for potential domain expansion. No charge for out-of-scope questions.

Completely. All data is end-to-end encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share, sell, or use your building data to train models. All conversations are purged after 90 days unless you explicitly archive them. You own your data. HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance in progress for Q2 2026.

Yes, via REST API and webhook connectors. We support Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, and Tridium natively. Custom integrations available for enterprise accounts. Tier 2 subscribers get priority integration support. Most integrations take 2–4 weeks to configure end-to-end.

We stand behind our 97% accuracy gate with a simple guarantee: if any response leads to a measurable error or inefficiency, we refund the question cost and provide corrected guidance at no charge. Flag concerns via the /feedback endpoint or email support@ai-smart-buildings.com. All feedback is reviewed by our expert panel within 24 hours.

Sign up at /ask/, verify your email, and you'll receive 3 free questions to explore the system. No credit card required. After the free tier, choose Tier 1 ($5/q) or Tier 2 ($10/q) and start asking. Questions are billed monthly. Most FMs spend $100–$300/month depending on operational complexity.

Yes. For 5+ team members or 500+ questions/month, we offer flat-rate enterprise packages with dedicated support, custom integrations, and SLA guarantees. Contact our sales team at sales@ai-smart-buildings.com for a quote. Most enterprise deals are 15–40% cheaper on per-question cost.

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