Founder & CEO
Paulo
Fernandes
Twenty years of building Marin County's most distinguished homes. Now deploying AI to revolutionize how construction gets done — from permit intelligence to fully automated office operations.
20+
Years in Construction
3
Counties Served
100+
Luxury Projects Completed
2026
PlanPass.ai Launched
The Story
From Contractor to Construction Tech Founder
Paulo Fernandes began his construction career over two decades ago with a simple but uncompromising vision — to build homes that exceeded every expectation. Working across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties, he built a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship, flawless project management, and an unwavering commitment to luxury.
As founder and CEO of ConstruBay (CSLB #1106798), Paulo has led hundreds of high-end residential projects — from complete home transformations and 2,200 sq ft additions to custom kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, and outdoor living spaces. Every project carries his personal standard: built without compromise.
But Paulo never stopped at construction. Driven by a passion for technology and efficiency, he began integrating AI into every corner of ConstruBay's operations — deploying a full bot army built on Claude, ChatGPT, and Claude Code to handle everything from takeoffs and estimating to scheduling, client communication, and full marketing automation.
In 2026, Paulo launched PlanPass.ai — a revolutionary platform that is transforming how construction permits get processed across California. By catching permit red flags before they reach the city, PlanPass.ai dramatically accelerates approvals, saves contractors weeks of delays, and gives homeowners a transparent window into the permitting process.
2026 Startup Launch
Revolutionizing Construction Permits with AI
PlanPass.ai is Paulo's latest venture — an AI-powered permit intelligence platform that catches red flags in permit applications before the city ever sees them. The result: faster approvals, fewer rejections, and a dramatically smoother path from design to build.
Built for contractors, architects, and developers who refuse to let bureaucratic delays derail their projects. PlanPass.ai is the unfair advantage that forward-thinking construction professionals are deploying right now.
Explore PlanPass.ai →Speed to Permit
AI scans your application and catches every red flag before submission — eliminating back-and-forth with the city.
Red Flag Detection
Machine learning trained on thousands of permit rejections identifies issues humans miss every time.
Transparent Tracking
Real-time permit status dashboards so clients always know exactly where their project stands.
AI-First Workflow
Built by a contractor who uses AI every day — PlanPass.ai solves real problems, not hypothetical ones.
The Tech Advantage
Running ConstruBay with an AI Bot Army
While most contractors still run on spreadsheets and phone calls, ConstruBay operates with a fully automated AI-powered back office — built on Claude, ChatGPT, and Claude Code.
Takeoff Bot
Automatically reads plans and generates precise material takeoffs in minutes, not hours.
Estimating Bot
Produces detailed cost estimates with real-time pricing data — faster and more accurate than any manual process.
Scheduling Bot
Manages project timelines, subcontractor coordination, and Trello boards automatically.
Secretary Bot
Handles client communications, appointment booking, and follow-ups 24/7 without missing a beat.
Marketing Bot
Creates content, manages social media, and runs ad campaigns across all platforms automatically.
Permit Bot
Powered by PlanPass.ai — reviews permit applications and flags issues before submission.
Powered by Claude · ChatGPT · Claude Code · Trello · PlanPass.ai
The Philosophy
“Every home we build is a legacy. Every permit we file is a promise. Every bot we deploy is a commitment to delivering more — faster, smarter, and without compromise.”
Paulo Fernandes — Founder, ConstruBay & PlanPass.ai
Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?
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