Cara Product Documentation¶
Cara is construction and preconstruction software for Pinley Mechanical: bid intake, drawings and takeoff, estimating, project controls, field operations, and financials, with an AI copilot (Cara) running across all of it. Built by Codilas.
How this spec is organized¶
| Section | What's in it |
|---|---|
| Features | The product broken down epic then module, mirroring the Linear epic map and the build. Start here. |
| Reference | Deep supporting docs: per-screen walkthroughs, the technical spec, and the PM process. |
| Roadmap | Release sequence, feature matrix, and launch readiness (checklists, gap register, Conor prep). |
| QA Onboarding | How QA tests the product, module by module. |
| Legacy | The archived insurance-compliance product this one grew out of. |
Feature epics¶
The twelve epics, in delivery sequence. Full breakdown in the feature map.
- Platform Foundation
- Data Ingestion & Integrations
- Bid Intake & Pipeline
- Drawings, Documents & Takeoff
- Estimating & Proposals
- Award & Project Mobilization
- Procurement, Vendors & Compliance
- Project Management & Controls
- Field Operations
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Cara AI & Automation (spans every stage)
- Runtime, Delivery & Operations (spans every stage)
Stakeholders¶
| Role | Who |
|---|---|
| Client | Pinley Mechanical (HVAC, NYC) |
| Development | Codilas |
Status¶
See the roadmap for the current release plan, and the feature map for per-module status.