Petticoat-Schmitt expands Opportunity Pipeline
90%
time
savings potential
2x
bid
potential
Improved
bid
accuracy
About Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors specializes in high-quality civil engineering and construction, including public works, water resources, and site development projects.
Challenges Before Beam AI
- Completing manual takeoffs with tools like Planswift took an average of 2–3 days per project, delaying their ability to refine estimates.
- The time consumed by manual processes restricted the number of bids they could submit, potentially leaving multiple opportunities untapped.
- Manually created bids often missed the mark, affecting their competitiveness in a highly cost-sensitive market.
- Handling multiple addenda and spec changes added further strain on their estimating process, increasing the risk of errors.
“With Beam AI, we've slashed bidding time by days, and the team could send out significantly more bids, increasing our opportunity pipeline.”
Irana Perez
Estimator
Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors
Breaking Down Key Wins
- With completely automated takeoffs, the team could send out significantly more bids, increasing their opportunity pipeline.
- Auto-detection of spec details and keyed notes ensured their bids were precise and competitive.
- Automated takeoffs for multiple addenda allowed quicker revisions with detected changes, reducing turnaround time for updated bids.
- Saved time was redirected toward building relationships with clients and engaging better subcontractors, contributing to stronger project outcomes.
Business Impact
- Time spent on takeoffs was reduced, saving an estimated 2–4 days per project.
- Estimators now spend less time on repetitive tasks and more on strategic activities like refining bids and client outreach.
- The ability to submit more accurate and timely bids has positioned Petticoat -Schmitt Civil Contractors as a key player in the market.
- Dedicated support channels from Beam AI have strengthened the partnership, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing use.
- With more bids submitted and improved accuracy, Petticoat-Schmitt expects increased project wins and revenue in a few months.
“With Beam AI, we've transformed our estimating process— slashing biding time by days and enabling us to focus on what truly matters: winning bids and fostering client relationships.”
Irana Perez
Estimator
Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors
