Beam AI Earns Top 2026 Honors from Capterra and Software Advice

Winning work in construction has never been just about speed. It’s about accuracy, trust, and repeatable processes that don’t burn teams out, especially as the industry faces a growing shortage of skilled labor.

That’s why we’re proud to share that Beam AI has officially been recognized as a leader in the construction technology space, earning 7 badges in 2026 from both Capterra and Software Advice, recognition that reflects how teams are adapting to labor constraints with smarter, more scalable workflows. These recognitions reflect feedback from the people who matter most to us: estimators, contractors, and teams using Beam AI every day.

These wins are a testament to our commitment to empowering teams with AI + human-in-the-loop workflow that removes the most time-consuming part of construction: manual takeoffs and estimates.

Beam AI’s 100% automated takeoff and estimating platform reads plans and specs to generate accurate, human-verified quantities and instant estimates that can also be customized as needed. By automating these parts of the process, Beam AI helps teams:

• Reduce hours spent on manual takeoffs
• Submit more bids with the same team, as the software can handle multiple takeoff requests at the same time
• Maintain consistency across projects and revisions
• Focus estimator time on the more human aspects of their job, such as building better customer relationships, vendor coordination, proposal fine-tuning, and risk evaluation

Whether you’re a growing contractor trying to scale bid volume or a larger team managing complex workflows, Beam AI is built to ensure your takeoffs and estimates are bid-ready and QA-verified with precision you can trust.

Celebrating Our 2026 Recognitions

This year, our users have spoken, and their feedback has placed us at the top of several flagship categories across the industry's most trusted software review platforms.

“Best Ease of Use” by Capterra

• Artificial Intelligence
• Construction Estimating

“Best Value” by Capterra

• Artificial Intelligence
• Construction Estimating

“Most Recommended” by Software Advice

• Artificial Intelligence

“Best Customer Support” by Software Advice

• Artificial Intelligence
• Construction Estimating

These recognitions reinforce what we hear consistently: Beam AI is easy to adopt, delivers value quickly, and is supported by a team that understands how estimating actually works.

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What Users Are Saying About Us?

We build Beam AI alongside the people who use it, and their feedback continues to shape the platform. Here’s a look at some of the recent feedback:

What’s New in 2026: 10-minute Takeoffs & Estimates?

One of the biggest drivers behind these recognitions is how Beam AI continues to expand trade-specific automations, starting with HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing.

With Beam AI, teams can now takeoff and bid on the same day. Industry’s fastest-ever HVAC takeoff software delivers AI-powered HVAC takeoffs in under 10 minutes, with up to 90% accuracy and intuitive AI tools for faster review.

The result? Contractors can save up to 90% time and submit up to 5X more bids. And for teams that want an added layer of confidence, Beam AI also delivers bid-ready, human-reviewed HVAC estimates, combining automation with expert QA where it matters most, within 24-72 hours.

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Why These Badges Matter?

Earning these badges from Capterra and Software Advice is more than just a milestone for Beam AI; it’s also a win for our users. These awards are based on authentic, verified reviews from professionals who have experienced the Beam AI difference firsthand.

For us, recognition in these areas highlights our focus on making AI the operational backbone of preconstruction - building an ecosystem across takeoffs, estimating, and bid management - while reinforcing our core philosophy: AI should support estimators in expanding their role to a more strategic one and should never slow teams down.

As we move through 2026, we remain dedicated to refining our AI models and expanding our trade-specific capabilities to help you win more bids and build with confidence.