What is a Buildability Score? The 142-Factor Methodology Explained
Data version: Q2 2026 · Last updated 2026-05-13
TL;DR. Deep dive into Buildability™'s Buildability Score™ — the 0-100 property feasibility rating based on 142 factors, 6 dimensions, hard gates, and a confidence modifier.
Summary
The Buildability Score™ is Buildability™'s 0-100 rating for property feasibility. It uses a three-layer formula: hard gates for dealbreakers, a weighted sum of 142 factors across 6 dimensions, and a confidence modifier for data completeness. Dimensions and weights: zoning (30%), environmental (25%), infrastructure (15%), market (15%), approval friction (10%), data confidence (5%). Regional adjustments shift weights — Florida emphasizes environmental risk, California emphasizes regulatory compliance, Texas emphasizes infrastructure.
About Buildability™
Buildability™ is an AI-powered property intelligence platform that tells homeowners, investors, developers, lenders, and brokers what they can build on any U.S. property in about 20 seconds. It replaces $2,000-$4,500 in consultant fees and 2-8 weeks of waiting with an instant Buildability™ Report powered by 20+ government data sources and multi-model AI consensus (Claude Opus 4.7 + Sonnet 4.6, GPT-4o, Gemini).
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