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Case study
Saved 20+ Hours/ Week and Cut Bid Turnaround Time by 60% with Beam AI
Learn how Guardian Roofing boosted bid speed and saved 20+ hrs/ week on takeoffs with Beam AI.
About Guardian Roofing & Exteriors Inc.
Founded in 1979 as a family-owned business, Guardian Exteriors has grown into a nationally recognized roofing and remodeling company. With roots in personalized service and a commitment to professionalism, Guardian now serves regions across the Southeast and Southwest U.S.
Key wins
Saved 20+ hrs/week on takeoffs: What once took 25 hours now only takes 5, boosting bid speed.
Upto 60% faster bid turnaround time: With AI takeoffs, they could schedule estimates more efficiently and send out bids faster.
Strong team engagement: With a significant reduction in takeoff time, the team can now spend more time on training, coaching, and accountability.
Seamless addenda handling: Auto-detecting addenda streamlined takeoff revisions, saving significant time.
Challenges
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Takeoffs took 25+ hours/ week, limiting time for team oversight and strategic work.
Manual and semi-manual tools like ProEst and Autodesk drained time and resources.
Time spent on manual takeoffs reduced capacity for high-impact activities like jobsite visits, team training, and client conversations.
Manual takeoffs and last-minute addenda slowed bid turnaround time.
Business impact
Guardian Roofing doubled its takeoff capacity while keeping the team lean.
A Set takeoff schedule boosted consistency and workflow efficiency.
Greater bid accuracy drove a 45% estimated win rate.
