ACDesign Construction AI

Free UK and European construction reference, CPD and AI learning app. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking and no account required.

ACDesign Construction AI is a free reference and learning app for the UK and European construction industry.

Built for engineers, architects, designers, sustainability leads, BIM coordinators, students and construction professionals who need to stay current on standards, materials, digital tools and the technology shaping the built environment.

Everything is free. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. No account required. There is an optional one time £2.99 tip in Settings to support continued development, but it does not unlock anything. All features are available for everyone.

CHAPTERS Read clear, structured construction reference content covering the topics shaping the industry, including BIM, digital twins, AI in construction, modular and off site construction, low carbon design, the Building Safety Act, Future Homes Standard, ISO 19650, PAS 2080 and BREEAM.

Content is written with a UK and European construction context.

GLOSSARY Search a practical glossary covering BIM, carbon, MMC, digital twins, sustainability, procurement and construction terminology.

You can also build your own personal glossary with project, practice or study specific terms, including AI drafted definitions.

MATERIALS Explore 40 construction materials across 8 categories:

Concrete Brick and block Steel Timber Insulation Roofing Glass Waterproofing

Each material includes physical, mechanical, thermal, fire and cost related properties.

Use side by side Compare to review material options and highlight stronger choices across strength, insulation, fire performance, cost and design life.

Useful for design review, option appraisal, site discussions, study and meetings.

QUIZZES Test your knowledge with chapter linked quizzes.

Quizzes are scored, repeatable and feed into your CPD record.

CPD CERTIFICATES Reading, quizzes and AI learning sessions can be logged as CPD activity.

Export branded PDF certificates suitable for informal CPD records for RIBA, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE and employer learning schemes.

KNOWLEDGE NOTEBOOK Create structured notes for site visits, meetings, CPD and study.

Notes are stored on your device only.

AI ASSISTANT Ask construction questions in plain English and get help understanding standards, materials, construction terminology and technical concepts.

The AI assistant is powered by on device Apple Intelligence, so your questions do not leave your iPhone or iPad.

Unlimited use. Free for everyone.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES Live construction industry news feeds AI document Q&A AI site photo notes Voice mode Learning paths Standards quick reference cards Achievements Spaced repetition flashcards

PRIVACY ACDesign Construction AI is built with privacy as a core principle.

No analytics. No third party tracking. No account required. No advertising. No subscriptions. No user profiling.

The bundled chapters, glossary, materials and quizzes work offline.

AI features run on device using Apple Intelligence.

Apple Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/