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AI-based takeoff features
built for estimators
All the takeoff features you need to scale your estimating workflow,
save 90% time, and bid 2x more jobs with Beam AI.
Newly launched on Beam AI
Bid dashboard
Stay on top of every bid with an organized dashboard that tracks status, deadlines, addenda, RFIs, and ITBs with automated reminders.
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BeamGPT
The AI plan reader built for estimators - Pull specs, verify counts, cross-reference sheets, and locate devices in seconds.
Watch explainer videoFeatures that do the heavy lifting
AI-based takeoff features designed to manage addenda, organize jobs, track bid status, and export bid-ready outputs - all in one place.
Resubmit takeoffs for addenda
Reduce rework from multiple addenda with AI that detects plan changes and delivers updated, bid-ready takeoffs.
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Addendum variance report
Spot all added or removed quantities, toggle changes on the platform, export breakdowns, and refine bids with confidence.
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Export outputs
Bid-ready, clean, and easy to share takeoff data as PDFs, Excel reports, and shareable links for estimating and submissions.
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Detailed report
See all measurements and assemblies at a glance, edit like Excel, and manage features easily before export.
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BeamGPT
The AI plan reader built for estimators - Pull specs, verify counts, cross-reference sheets, and locate devices in seconds.
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Plan discrepancy callouts
Resolve conflicts between takeoff measurements and plan notes, compare the values, and get notifications for discrepancies.
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What does the "Unit System Mismatch" warning mean?
This warning appears when your personal user setting for units (Metric or Imperial) is different from the unit system the takeoff was originally created in. To prevent data corruption, Beam disables editing until you align your settings with the takeoff's native units.
What is the difference between a Group and a Tag?
Both are used for organizing data, but they are applied at different levels:
- Group: A tag applied to an entire feature (e.g., all "Perimeter Walls" are grouped as "Trade: Masonry"). It's a broad, feature-level label.
- Tag: A tag applied to an individual geometry on the map (e.g., one specific wall segment is tagged as "Phase: 1"). It's a granular, item-level label.
Why do I see duplicate sheets like "A-101" and "A-101 (copy)"?
Our estimators may create a duplicate of a sheet during an automated takeoff to handle complex cases or multiple trades on a single plan. This is an internal workflow for clarity and does not affect your billing. You are only charged once per unique sheet.
Can I compare two sheets at the same time?
Yes. In the Plans Panel, you can right-click on a sheet name or use a menu option to "Open in new tab." This will open the selected sheet in a new browser tab, allowing you to have two sheets open side-by-side.
What is a "workable sheet"?
A workable sheet is any plan sheet that you have designated for takeoff measurements. In a Manual Takeoff, you select these sheets after uploading your plans. For an Automated Takeoff, these are the sheets our AI annotates based on your requested scope.
What happens to my old sheets and data when I submit an Addendum?
When you submit an Addendum with revised plans, the old versions of those sheets are marked as inactive. They are not deleted, and their data is preserved for reference. The new, active version of the sheet is taken off from scratch to reflect the architect's latest revisions.
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