TradeTracer
Construction document processing software that turns large drawing sets and specification manuals into trade-specific PDF packages.
TradeTracer
Problem
Estimators and contractors must review hundreds of pages to locate and separate the documents relevant to their trade. Inconsistent document formats and tight bid deadlines make that work repetitive and difficult to verify.
Solution
I built a Django application that extracts PDF text, uses OCR when needed, and classifies pages using construction-specific identifiers and rules. Users select their trades, submit documents for background processing, and download organized PDF packages. Page-level classifications, extracted text, and confidence indicators support review.
Outcome
Combines document classification, separation, and verification in one workflow. Teams can prepare trade-specific packages with less manual page sorting while retaining visibility into the processing results.
Technology
Python · Django · PostgreSQL · PyMuPDF · Tesseract OCR · OpenCV · Celery · Redis · Docker