Core Runway Launches Verifiable AI Extraction with Automated PDF Markup for Audit-Ready Compliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New feature transforms AI from a black box into a fully transparent, auditable system for construction and environmental reporting

San Francisco, CA — April 2, 2026 — Core Runway, an AI-driven compliance automation platform for construction and environmental services, today announced the release of its Verifiable AI Extraction feature — a major advancement in making AI-generated data fully transparent and audit-ready.

The new capability automatically marks up source PDFs after AI extraction, showing exactly where each data point originated and how it maps to compliance reports such as LEED and CALGreen.

“AI adoption in compliance has been held back by one issue: trust,” said John Burton, Co-Founder of Core Runway. “Teams don’t just need automation — they need proof. This feature gives them complete visibility into how every number was generated.”

Turning AI Into a Transparent System

Using Gemini AI, Core Runway extracts structured data from documents such as waste dockets, invoices, material submittals, and VOC certificates. With this release, the platform now:

• Highlights the exact location in the source PDF for each extracted value

• Maps each highlight to a specific report field

• Provides field-level traceability from document to final output

• Enables rapid human-in-the-loop validation and approval

This transforms the review process from manual verification to targeted validation, dramatically reducing time and effort.

Built for High-Stakes Compliance Workflows

Unlike generic document AI tools, Core Runway is purpose-built for regulated environments where accuracy and auditability are critical.

The feature is particularly impactful for:

• LEED waste and materials reporting

• CALGreen compliance workflows

• Environmental and ESG documentation

By making every extracted value traceable, teams can confidently submit reports knowing they are backed by a clear audit trail.

Measurable Impact

Early users report:

• 90%+ reduction in document review time

• Significant decreases in manual data entry

• Faster project submissions with fewer errors

• Improved confidence across project teams and stakeholders

Real-World Application

On a typical construction project, teams may process hundreds of waste haul tickets. Traditionally, this requires manual data entry and time-consuming verification.

With Core Runway:

• Data is automatically extracted from each ticket

• Source values are visually highlighted in the original document

• Reports are generated instantly

• Reviewers validate accuracy in minutes, not hours

From Automation to Accountability

Core Runway’s Verifiable AI Extraction represents a shift from simple automation to AI accountability — ensuring that every output is explainable, defensible, and ready for audit.

“AI shouldn’t replace human oversight — it should make it faster and more precise,” added Burton. “By showing exactly where every data point comes from, we’re giving teams the confidence to fully embrace AI in compliance workflows.”

About Core Runway

Core Runway is an AI-powered platform that automates compliance reporting for construction and environmental services. The platform ingests project documentation, extracts key data, and generates audit-ready reports for standards such as LEED and CALGreen — reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and accelerating project timelines.

For more information, visit www.corerunway.com or contact info@corerunway.com.

Core Runway Announces Full Support for LEED v5 Construction Reporting, Marking Major Step Forward in AI-Driven Compliance

San Francisco, CA — Core Runway Inc. today announced full support for LEED v5 construction reporting, positioning the company at the forefront of a major industry transition as new sustainability standards begin to reshape how projects are documented, verified, and delivered.

With LEED v5 introducing more rigorous requirements around embodied carbon, materials transparency, air quality, and lifecycle accountability, Core Runway’s platform enables general contractors, subcontractors, and environmental consultants to automate what has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming and error-prone aspects of green building certification.

“LEED v5 isn’t just an incremental update—it fundamentally changes the level of detail and accountability required during construction,” said John Burton, CEO of Core Runway. “We’ve built our platform specifically for this moment. Instead of adding more spreadsheets and manual workflows, we’re giving teams a way to generate audit-ready reports automatically from real project data.”

Built for the Complexity of LEED v5

Core Runway’s platform ingests construction data—including waste hauling tickets, product submittals, VOC documentation, and environmental product declarations (EPDs)—and transforms it into template-perfect LEED reports aligned with v5 requirements.

Key capabilities include:

• Automated waste and recycling reporting aligned with stricter diversion and traceability standards

• Embodied carbon tracking workflows, integrating material-level data into LEED-ready outputs

• VOC and indoor air quality documentation compiled directly from subcontractor submissions

• Custom template ingestion, allowing users to upload LEED forms or jurisdictional formats and map fields in plain English

• Audit-ready outputs, generated as exact-format spreadsheets and PDFs for submission

The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with construction workflows, including Procore and Autodesk, ensuring that data flows directly from the field into compliance reports without manual re-entry.

Reducing Cost and Risk in a New Regulatory Era

Industry estimates suggest that LEED reporting can cost $30,000 to $100,000 per project when managed through consultants and manual processes. With LEED v5 increasing documentation requirements, those costs—and associated risks—are expected to rise.

Core Runway aims to reduce both.

“Our customers are facing a perfect storm: tighter regulations, more data, and greater scrutiny,” Burton added. “By automating reporting, we’re not just saving time—we’re helping teams avoid delays, reduce compliance risk, and actually complete projects that might otherwise abandon certification due to complexity.”

Early Adoption in Active Construction Projects

The company reports strong interest from waste haulers, general contractors, and sustainability consultants, reflecting a growing demand for tools that can handle the increasing burden of environmental reporting.

A Shift from SaaS to AI-Driven Workflows

The launch underscores a broader shift in construction technology—from traditional database-driven SaaS platforms to AI-native systems that interpret, structure, and generate outputs automatically.

“Legacy tools were built to store data. We’re building systems that understand it,” said Burton. “LEED v5 makes that distinction very clear—because the volume and complexity of reporting simply outpaces manual approaches.”

ConstructIQ is out of Beta

As of 3/30/2026 GC IQ has moved from Beta to full production. Customers can now subscribe to free or paid versions through our website. GC IQ has the following features:

• DivertIQ allows a user to upload waste dockets; printed, handwritten, stained, crumpled - it doesn't matter. DivertIQ will extract LEED information and populate the report fro download and submittal to USGBC

• SourceIQ allows the user to enter the manufacturer and part number of materials used during construction. Any data sheets to hand can also be dropped into the tool. A web search is performed to find additional documentation and then the user selects the ones to use in data extraction. AI extract the needed data for the BPDO and LEM reports and populates them ready for download and submittal

The free version has full functionality except the downloaded reports cannot be used for commercial purposes. Visit www.corerunway.com/pricing to try it out.