.webp)
Case study
Increased Bid Capacity and Revenue Potential with Beam AI
Learn how Beam AI helped Cart Construction Inc. cut bid turnaround time and increase overall revenue.
.png)
About Cart Construction
Cart Construction is a locally owned business based in Des Moines, Iowa, with over a decade of experience in fulfilling clients’ commercial and residential flooring needs. Specializing in tile, VCT, vinyl, carpet, and wood installations, the company is committed to delivering top-quality finishes and exceptional service.
Key wins
Reduced takeoff time: Completed takeoffs in just 1-2 days, increasing bid capacity without sacrificing accuracy
Revenue growth: Faster, more accurate bids helped close more jobs, driving an increase in revenue, without additional hires
Faster turnaround: Beam AI auto-detects specs and addenda changes, helping the team submit accurate revisions and cut bid turnaround time
Better client communication: With time saved, estimators can focus more on bidding strategy, client interactions, and tailoring proposals to be more competitive
Challenges
.webp)
The team spent 10 hours to a few days on manual takeoffs, limiting the number of bids they could submit
Manual takeoffs hindered the team's ability to respond quickly to bid invitations and revisions sent by general contractors
Relied on traditional takeoff techniques to read and review drawings, which was repetitive and time-intensive
Limited time for high-impact activities like client communication, pricing, fine-tuning bids, and following up with general contractors
Business impact
Increased revenue due to the team closing more deals without additional hires
With faster, more accurate bids, the team could submit bids more confidently, leading to increased win rates
Automated takeoffs freed up time for strategic tasks like refining pricing and following up with GCs
