What does API mean in construction?
Short definition
An API is a defined way for software systems to exchange data or trigger actions.
Longer explanation
Construction software platforms use APIs to connect RFIs, submittals, drawings, models, schedules, costs, assets, and reporting data across tools.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the API during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers