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Case study
Boosted Bid Accuracy and Saved 50% Time with Beam AI Takeoff Software
Find out how Cape Cod Winwater automated takeoffs and free up time for strategic bidding, vendor coordination, and project wins.
About Cape Cod Winwater Works
Cape Cod Waterworks is a locally owned and operated wholesale distributor specializing in waterworks infrastructure, supplying pipes, valves, fittings, and pumps to contractors across Hyannis, MA, and beyond. As part of the Winsupply Inc. network, Cape Cod Winwater combines personalized, community-driven service with the power of a nationwide organization.
Key wins
50% faster takeoffs: Takeoffs are completed in a few hours instead of days, freeing time for high-value work.
Auto-handled addenda: Beam AI quickly flags scope changes—no more manual rework.
More strategic bidding: More time for vendors, value engineering, and strategy.
Challenges
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Each takeoff took 10–15 hours using Bluebeam Revu and Excel.
Small errors often add up, affecting bid competitiveness.
Revisions due to addenda required full rework, eating into productive hours.
Business impact
Bid turnaround time cut in half, allowing faster, more competitive submissions.
15–20% increase in bid volume, enabling the pursuit of more projects each week.
25% more bids handled without needing to expand the team, equivalent to hiring another estimator.
