STAline Waterworks Increases Bid Capacity with Faster Takeoffs Using Beam AI

Before implementing Beam AI, the team relied heavily on traditional tools and manual workflows, which created several operational bottlenecks. Estimators primarily used PlanSwift for takeoffs, requiring significant manual effort on every project. Bid forms then had to be entered manually into Excel or the company’s internal quote systems, adding another time-consuming step to the process. As a result, most of the estimators’ time was spent on takeoffs and quote loading rather than higher-value work. Tight bid deadlines often forced the team to rush submissions, increasing the likelihood of errors and omissions. With limited bandwidth and capacity, it also became difficult to pursue new accounts or take on additional bidding opportunities.