# Flume AI

> Flume is an AI-powered value engineering platform for construction. We source interior finishes and fixtures - tiles, flooring, stone, countertops, wall coverings, windows, doors, lighting, and vanities - at 20-50% savings while maintaining the exact design intent. We serve hospitality, multi-family, and large residential projects (50+ units).

## What Flume Does

Flume takes a project's spec book and produces a free Value Engineering (VE) report within 2-4 days. The report identifies spec-compliant alternatives for every material across eight product categories, with landed pricing that includes shipping, customs, and delivery to the job site. Alternatives are matched on performance, appearance, durability, fire ratings, code compliance, and lead times.

## Who Flume Serves

- **Developers**: Hospitality, multi-family, and large residential developers who want to reduce material costs without compromising quality or design.
- **Interior Designers**: Designers who want VE that protects their vision rather than undermining it. Flume finds savings through smarter sourcing, not substitutions.
- **General Contractors & Subcontractors**: GCs and subs who need to cut material costs, win more bids, and deliver compliant alternates with full quality control.
- **Manufacturers**: Building-materials manufacturers who want to reach US multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects at project volume.

## Product Categories

1. Tiles - Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, mosaic
2. Flooring - LVT, SPC, hardwood, engineered, carpet
3. Stone & Countertops - Quartz, marble, granite, engineered stone
4. Wall Coverings - Wallpaper, vinyl, textile, acoustic panels
5. Windows - Aluminum, sliding, casement, curtain wall
6. Interior Doors - Flush, panel, fire-rated, barn doors
7. Lighting Fixtures - LED, vanity, pendants, downlights
8. Fixtures & Vanities - Faucets, sinks, mirrors, bath accessories

## Key Facts

- Savings: 20-50% on interior finishes and fixtures
- Turnaround: Free VE report in 2-4 days
- On-time delivery rate: 99%+
- No commitment required - see savings before you decide
- All prices are landed costs (shipping, customs, delivery included)

## Pricing Guides

Data-driven cost and specification guides for commercial construction professionals. Updated monthly with real commercial pricing data.

- [Commercial Flooring Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/flooring): LVT vs SPC vs hardwood cost per square foot, wear layer specs, AC ratings, tariff impact
- [Commercial Tile Prices](https://tryflume.ai/guides/tiles-stone): Ceramic vs porcelain pricing, PEI ratings, DCOF slip resistance, full-body vs glazed
- [Countertop Prices](https://tryflume.ai/guides/stone-countertops): Quartz vs granite vs marble cost per SF, Mohs hardness, etching guide, sealing requirements
- [Bathroom Fixture Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/bathroom-fixtures): Per-restroom breakdowns, touchless vs traditional, shower valve rough-in systems, MaP scores
- [Commercial Lighting Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/lighting-fixtures): LED fixture pricing, CRI/R9 color quality, dimming protocols, hotel per-room breakdowns
- [Commercial Window Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/windows): Vinyl vs aluminum vs fiberglass, double-pane vs triple-pane, curtain wall pricing
- [Interior Door Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/interior-doors): Fire-rated door cost by rating, solid core vs hollow core, total opening cost breakdowns
- [Commercial Cabinetry Costs](https://tryflume.ai/guides/cabinets-millwork): Stock vs semi-custom vs custom per linear foot, material comparison, multifamily budgeting

## Price Index

- [Construction Material Price Index](https://tryflume.ai/price-index): Free price tracking across 8 material categories with commercial and retail pricing data

## Links

- Homepage: https://tryflume.ai
- How It Works: https://tryflume.ai/how-it-works
- Materials: https://tryflume.ai/materials
- Why Flume: https://tryflume.ai/why-flume
- For Manufacturers: https://tryflume.ai/manufacturers
- About: https://tryflume.ai/about
- Blog: https://tryflume.ai/blog
- Guides Hub: https://tryflume.ai/guides
- Price Index: https://tryflume.ai/price-index
- Case Study - Kimpton Mirador: https://tryflume.ai/case-studies/kimpton-mirador
- Get Started: https://intake.tryflume.ai/t/vTPeS9HDyYus