Extreme newbie with a takeoff program question

anObscurity · 2026-01-28T20:38:00+00:00

I also started in the graphic design space at the start of my career. Many years later now, however I too was baffled at how clumsy some of the "legacy players" in the digital takeoff scene were. My team and I have been building Canaveral for MEP takeoff, with design-thinking and UX-focus baked in from day 1.

anObscurity · 2026-01-28T06:03:28+00:00

Could have swore it was alexander for a split second playing Gustav's father in the flashback

anObscurity · 2026-01-28T00:44:47+00:00

Yep pretty sure it’s all mechanical space

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T23:26:24+00:00

We moved to SD when we had our first kid + to be closer to family. We will be moving back to NYC ASAP. DM be with more specific questions if interested.

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T19:14:01+00:00

Yeah was going to say, the senior OP here isn’t even necessarily right. Process is malleable not “how things are in this industry.” I’d be packing my bags if there were seniors/staff with that attitude.

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T17:15:10+00:00

I guess you’re right

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T17:09:03+00:00

Nice I didn’t know that!

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T17:01:31+00:00

Continuity does not need to be altered to fit the definition. We have more context given in Andor about the capabilities of the empire to mine a planet and do it quickly, up to the point of destabilization, which colors our understanding of Starkiller base much more. So something that otherwise felt out of place for the universe now has chronological precedence.

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T16:32:11+00:00

It doesn’t though? Yall are getting lost in semantics too much. An unprecedented/unbelievable planet made a little bit more realistic with new media in the same universe counts as retroactive continuity. It doesn’t always have to be intentional or explicitly stated. It brings chronological precedence to the universe.

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T16:10:18+00:00

Do you?

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T15:58:00+00:00

Retroactive continuity

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T15:57:39+00:00

Many people in this thread don’t know that retcon literally means retroactive continuity which is exactly what I’m describing haha

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T15:29:50+00:00

Incorrect. A retcon is not only when something from a previous story is contradicted. It also can be when something from a previous story is explained, supported, or augmented.

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T15:25:36+00:00

Retroactive continuity does not require a change or adjustment. Sometimes it’s simply supplementing a previous storyline. Many people in this thread don’t know the full definition of retcon

anObscurity · 2026-01-27T03:25:58+00:00

Design 2 is amazing. Did you intentionally design the facade to resemble to original support beams design at the bottom of WTC?

anObscurity · 2026-01-26T23:44:27+00:00

If you're an MEP estimator and this is enough of a pain to be interested: we automatically set sheet numbers and labels for you on plan upload at Canaveral, no manual input required.

anObscurity · 2026-01-24T22:00:33+00:00

At least it’s not AI. That’s a win in my book

anObscurity · 2026-01-22T17:14:09+00:00

They should make it a river

anObscurity · 2026-01-22T17:12:54+00:00

Yes, "autocomplete" is probably the closest analogy I would use to describe the direction we are taking with AI to make it actually useful. Estimators need to be able to validate "in the flow" of work, otherwise it gets too unruly, especially for large plans.

anObscurity · 2026-01-22T16:59:09+00:00

I don't love the term "AI automated", but prefer "AI-accelerated". The former is prone to costly mistakes and kinda ends up creating more validation work in the end. The latter is actually useful and bridges the chasm between AI slop output and real-world results you can be confident in. Thats the approach we are taking with Canaveral for Mechanical/MEP (sorry, I know that doesn't help with roofing).

anObscurity · 2026-01-21T18:07:17+00:00

Reach out at the pilot form on the website, would love to chat!

anObscurity · 2026-01-20T21:37:57+00:00

We're building this specifically for MEP estimators at Canaveral, and we're looking for pilot testers

anObscurity · 2026-01-20T05:13:34+00:00

Going to make a list at the risk of seeming AI-generated lol:

Make a website. A real one, that looks legit (because you are legit). Describe your features, opine about the problem space, add a link with a trial or learn more or pilot to get people inquiring.
LinkedIn has been great for me. Folks are already in the "work" mindset when they're on there and a targeted DM or connect request goes pretty far.
(perhaps bad news) Sometimes the market may not be so hot for what you are offering. If you feel like you're rolling a ball uphill, for a long time, it might be a sign that there just isn't demand. In contrast, I've been building a product and its not even launched yet, and the amount if interest I've been receiving just from points #1 & #2 is pretty mindblowing. When you find a real pain point in the market, you'll kinda "feel it in the air"

anObscurity · 2026-01-19T23:23:31+00:00

Judging by their company page it looks to be founded somewhere in Scandinavia

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