Why not wait for a full permitting strategy later?
Because early assumptions become sticky. ConstraintIQ is designed for the stage where your team still has room to change sequencing, diligence priorities, and schedule expectations before more expensive work begins. Once design hardens, a permitting surprise costs rework, not just time.
How fast is 72 hours?
If your project is a fit, we confirm scope, collect required inputs, and start the 72-hour turnaround once engagement and payment are complete. We build the brief over that window using client-provided project facts and publicly available regulatory sources. Delivery is by end of business on the third business day. For complex projects, we flag scope considerations upfront during the Fit Check.
Is this legal or NEPA work?
No. ConstraintIQ provides decision-support analysis. That means no legal advice, no regulatory filings, and no NEPA documentation. The brief identifies likely permit triggers, constraint factors, and timeline risk based on project facts. It is designed to inform your team's planning and scoping, not to serve as a legal or regulatory opinion.
What do you need from us?
Project fundamentals: location (coordinates or description), project type and scale, development footprint, federal nexus assumptions, and any known sensitivities. You don't need final design drawings. ConstraintIQ is built for early-stage project facts. The kind available at pre-bid or early feasibility.
Do you work under NDA?
Yes. We're comfortable working under a standard mutual NDA before exchanging project details. Let us know at the Fit Check stage and we'll include it in the engagement documentation.
How is pricing set?
ConstraintIQ briefs are scoped as fixed-fee engagements after Fit Check, priced at a small fraction of what a traditional preliminary scoping study costs. Pricing depends on project complexity, number of likely permitting pathways, turnaround urgency, and available project information. If the project fits the standard 72-hour brief, we provide a fixed quote before work begins. If the project is broader or higher complexity, we will recommend a custom scope rather than forcing it into the standard brief. Either way, you have the exact figure in hand before committing to anything.
What happens to my project information after the brief is delivered?
Project information you provide is used solely to produce the brief and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing. Analytical intelligence derived from the engagement, including permit trigger patterns, regulatory findings, and timeline outcomes, may be retained in anonymized form for internal research. Raw project details are not retained beyond what is necessary to complete and deliver the brief. If you require specific data handling terms, those can be addressed in the engagement agreement before work begins. An NDA is available at the Fit Check stage.
Can I share the brief internally with subs or clients?
Yes. The brief is licensed for internal use by your organization and its direct project partners: subs, JV partners, and clients engaged on the same project. It is not licensed for resale, redistribution to third parties outside the project, or repackaging as a deliverable under your own firm's name. If your use case falls outside that, contact us before distributing and we'll clarify what's permitted.
What if my project isn't in Alaska?
ConstraintIQ is currently active in Alaska. Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest are queued for launch. If your project is in one of those regions, you can join the waitlist and we'll notify you when coverage is available. For other geographies, submit a Fit Check and describe your project. We'll let you know directly whether we can help or refer you to someone who can.