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Intelligence Amplified™: A Professional Framework for AI-Assisted Engineering in the Public Interest Intelligence Amplified™ A Professional Framework for AI-Assisted Engineering in the Public Interest By: Enrique Lairet, PE Founder, Oasis Engineering LLC | www.oasisengineering.com Date: May 2025 Preface: Championing the Empowered Client The landscape of residential and small commercial projects is undergoing a remarkable transformation. We observe a surge in empowered homeowners, builders, and developers—the passionate DIY innovators—who are eager to take a more active and informed role in bringing their visions to life. This white paper is a testament to Oasis Engineering’s commitment to supporting this inspiring movement. We believe technology, including AI, should serve to amplify human ingenuity, not replace it. Intelligence Amplified™ is our client-first framework, meticulously designed to integrate the preparatory work of clients using modern tools with the indispensable expertise and rigorous review of professional engineering. Our goal is to make high-quality engineering more accessible, transparent, and collaborative, especially for those who are hands-on with their projects. Executive Summary Driven by the rise of the DIY spirit and the increasing accessibility of artificial intelligence tools, clients and professionals are seeking new avenues for efficient, affordable, and transparent collaboration in engineering. At Oasis Engineering, we’ve developed Intelligence Amplified™ (IA) — a rigorous, ethics-centered framework. This model integrates AI-assisted client submissions with redundant, independent professional engineering review, particularly tailored for residential and small commercial projects. This white paper outlines the operational, ethical, and legal backbone of our IA-as-a-Service™ model. It combines client-generated insights and AI-drafted inputs with multi-layered engineer verification and internal AI models trained on synthetic test data for quality assurance. We champion clear professional boundaries and robust liability protections. While we embrace innovation, our duty as licensed engineers to ensure public safety remains paramount. This document serves as both a thought leadership position and a defensible record of our process for regulatory bodies, legal scrutiny, and our industry peers. 1. The Catalyst: Empowering DIY with Engineering Insight A new era of project engagement is dawning, especially within the residential and small commercial sectors. Empowered individuals—homeowners, small builders, and innovative developers—are increasingly taking the helm, utilizing accessible digital tools to shape their projects from inception. They are leveraging diverse resources, including AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude, to: Explore permit requirements and zoning ordinances Draft initial Requests for Information (RFIs) Interpret local building codes and standards Propose preliminary structural or system solutions This proactive, hands-on approach is not just a fleeting trend; it’s a growing movement we actively support. The critical question is no longer if this will become standard practice—it already has. The real challenge, and our central focus, is how to seamlessly and responsibly integrate these client-driven explorations with the rigorous, non-negotiable standards of professional engineering. Our Intelligence Amplified™ Protocol is designed to meet this challenge head-on, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality. 2. Intelligence Amplified™: Our Collaborative Framework Intelligence Amplified™ is fundamentally a collaborative review protocol, not an automation engine. It’s a structured approach that enhances the capabilities of both the client and the engineer. Our framework empowers clients, especially those embracing the DIY approach, to contribute: Their detailed project description, vision, and specific objectives. Preliminary solutions or concepts, potentially explored using public code references or AI tools. All relevant data, sketches, photographs, site plans, and supporting documentation. Oasis Engineering then performs its core professional duties: We independently verify all information and assumptions. We cross-check any AI-assisted interpretations against fundamental engineering principles and current codes. We issue certified engineering documentation based solely on our independent professional judgment and analysis. Crucially, Oasis Engineering does not certify AI-generated outputs. We certify our professional engineering conclusions, derived from meticulous independent analysis and verification. 3. The IA-as-a-Service™ Workflow: Precision in Practice Our IA-as-a-Service™ model translates the Intelligence Amplified™ philosophy into a clear, actionable workflow, fostering a transparent and efficient partnership: Client Responsibilities: Provide a detailed problem statement, project scope, or specific request. Optionally share any AI prompts or tools used (e.g., GPT-4, Claude outputs), along with the source material. Include all essential supporting documentation: photos, site plans, material specifications, soil reports, etc. Clarify their own reasoning, design intent, or interpretation where applicable, fostering a richer understanding. Oasis Engineering Responsibilities: Perform independent engineering calculations, often employing two to three distinct layers of analysis per project for robust verification. Utilize proprietary in-house AI tools, trained on curated synthetic datasets, for comparative model verification and quality assurance. Implement stringent guardrails to prevent over-reliance on AI-generated logic and to identify potential “hallucinations” or inaccuracies. Thoroughly review all client-provided materials for legitimacy, traceability, data integrity, and completeness. Multi-Layered Verification – Our Commitment to Safety: Manual engineering review of all inputs, assumptions, and client-provided data. Independent calculations and code-based cross-checks performed by our engineers. Internal AI-assisted Quality Assurance (QA) using Oasis-trained models, fed with vetted synthetic data to test against various scenarios. Final professional oversight and certifying decision by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). No document is ever sealed or issued without successfully completing this comprehensive protocol. 4. Legal Boundaries & Professional Accountability Navigating the integration of client-prepared, AI-assisted information demands unwavering clarity on legal responsibilities and ethical conduct. Our framework is built to uphold the highest standards of professional accountability. Liability Shielding for Licensed Engineers: All stamped and sealed deliverables from Oasis Engineering adhere to these principles: They are based solely on the independent professional judgment and calculations of our licensed engineers. They include a clear disclaimer stating that any client-submitted AI content was reviewed as supplementary information but not relied upon as a basis for engineering decisions. Code compliance and public safety remain the unequivocal standards for all approvals and certifications. Legal Disclaimer on All Deliverables: “This document was reviewed and certified solely on the basis of professional engineering judgment. While client submissions may have included AI-assisted analysis or prompts, all conclusions herein were reached using Oasis Engineering’s independent multi-step verification process. This process includes internal redundancy checks, synthetic-data model validations, and licensed professional oversight. All supporting documentation was reviewed for traceability and legitimacy. No AI-generated content was used as a