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Beam AI vs Bluebeam
Leave Manual Takeoffs Behind - Beam AI Delivers What Bluebeam Can’t
Beam AI is the best alternative to Bluebeam as it completely automates takeoffs, saving 90% of your time while you bid 2x more jobs.
Trusted by 900+ businesses across the US & Canada
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Get your AI takeoff in 4 simple steps
Beam AI does takeoffs for you and delivers it in 1-3 days once quality-checked by a team of experienced estimators
Beam AI vs Bluebeam: Detailed Side-by-Side Comparison
Beam AI
Bluebeam
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
Built-in quality checks on takeoffs
No need to read through 100s of plan sheets
Takeoffs for all trades
Building estimates
Automated detection of specs
Communication with stakeholders via shareable link for takeoffs
Automated discrepancy detection
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Beam AI vs Bluebeam: Detailed Side-by-Side Comparison
Bluebeam
Beam AI
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
Built-in quality check on takeoffs
No need to read through 100s of plan sheets
Takeoffs for all trades
Building estimates
Automated detection of specs
Communication with stakeholders via shareable link for takeoffs
Automated discrepancy detection
Seeing something inaccurate? Let us know
Get back time and focus on the bigger picture
Beam AI helps you reclaim 30-50% of the time during a bid cycle, which is spent just on doing takeoffs
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For Estimators Ready to Move Beyond On-screen Takeoffs
Reclaim 90% of time spent on takeoffs
Reclaim 90% of your takeoff time with Beam AI. Just upload your plans—our AI handles the rest. It scans every sheet, cross-references specs, and delivers quantities within ±1% of your in-house takeoff accuracy. Unlike Bluebeam, Beam AI automates it all so you can focus on winning more bids.
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Send out 2x more bids
Busy bidding season? Beam AI handles multiple takeoffs at once, helping you bid faster, track progress in real time, and stay ahead, without losing accuracy.
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No more redoing takeoffs for addendums
Say goodbye to manually redoing takeoffs when an addendum is issued. Beam AI automatically detects and flags last-minute scope changes, auto-picks specs, and keyed-in notes across sheets, leaving no room for multiple rework.
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Seamless collaboration
Beam AI’s cloud platform makes teamwork easy. Share takeoffs in real time with GCs, subcontractors, or suppliers across various formats, including custom Excel exports, view-only links, and PDFs.
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Why Our Customers Vouch for Beam AI
How does Beam AI help businesses save 90% of the time, help bid 2X more, and secure more projects? Hear directly from our customers about their success.
"With Beam AI, we’ve doubled our revenue from $6M to $12M and cut our bid turnaround from five days to just two. Beam AI has been exceptionally helpful!"
John C Meyer
Project Manager & Business Development Services, Legacy Companies, Inc
"With Beam AI, we’re saving up to a full day on large projects, increasing bid volume, and improving turnaround time. We’ve submitted 50 more bids in just 6 months, and focused more on estimating, project management, and team expansion!"
Ryan Meers
Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction
Beam AI has proven to us that their AI is more than capable of handling the most complicated and detailed takeoffs beyond perfection... They take it to a level of art. The Takeoff presentation is so stunning I want to print out large scale reproductions to hang around the office so I can admire their architectural beauty all day long. We are BEAM believers!
Bram Bessoff
ADG Services
Using Beam AI's automated takeoff software has significantly improved our estimating process. It has allowed me to keep up with the 3 to 4 invitations and prepare more bids than my competitors. We have already begun to see our first successful bid with Beam - which we wouldn't have won without it.
Philip Butler
CEO, Spalding Concrete Company
"With Beam AI, we’re saving 2 days of work each week. Our bid volume has doubled, our win rate has skyrocketed, and we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!"
Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
Beam AI has been a game-changer for the business with its accurate, auto-generated takeoffs that keep my bids competitive. Their support team is incredibly responsive and ensures any issue is resolved quickly. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Steve Conley
Omnia Site Management
Beam AI has been fantastic, allowing me to focus more on reviewing every detail and specification instead of doing the takeoffs. It makes the bidding process more efficient, eliminates errors, and improves the accuracy of each deliverable.
Irana Perez
Estimator, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc.
Beam AI's automated takeoff software has streamlined our takeoff process, saving time and improving accuracy. I can now handle more bids than ever, and the seamless support made the transition easy.
Josh Tuttle
Senior Project Manager, Builders Stone and Supply
Beam AI delivers accurate takeoffs, ensuring no hassle in estimating, which has simplified our bidding process. It's a game-changer for contractors across all trades, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
David Smith
Impressions in Concrete Inc.
Beam AI has drastically reduced our bidding time, enabling us to take on more bids with fewer estimators. The team’s support has been exceptional, and we’re excited to see where this partnership takes us.
Dylan Wiman
Rocky Mountain Steel
Beam AI has been instrumental in streamlining our bidding process. Their dedicated team and excellent communication have made it easier for us to meet tight deadlines, providing much-needed relief during busy periods. We’re confident in the bright future ahead with Beam AI and truly appreciate the outstanding work they do.
Brent Wright
Senior Estimator
With significantly less time spent on takeoffs, we can focus on other critical aspects of the project—getting pricing from suppliers, checking material availability, and ensuring bid competitiveness.
Laura De Sanctis
Assistant Director, JBG Flooring and Installation Ltd.
I used to spend 25 hours a week on takeoffs, now it's just 5. Beam AI has freed up enough time that I could potentially handle 800 projects a year instead of 400, without hiring another estimator.
Henry Greenberg
President, Guardian Roofing & Exteriors Inc. and Director of Sales & Marketing, T.U.F.F. Exteriors Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Why are automated blueprint takeoffs needed?
Blueprint takeoff software traces blueprints so that you don't have to. It determines the quantities of materials for you using cutting-edge AI technology, saving 90% of your time otherwise spent on takeoffs. You can process up to 2x more takeoffs with Beam AI without any additional effort.
Can I try out the software for free?
Absolutely! Book a demo with us and then our product expert will set up a free trial for you.
What does the pricing structure look like?
Beam AI operates on an annual subscription model, granting you credits in the form of workable sheets for your takeoffs. The annual subscription is built to meet your requirements.
How does an AI-based takeoff software work?
Our AI-based takeoff software automates the tracing of plan docs and calculation of all material quantities for you. All you need to do is to upload the plans on our platform, define the scope of work, and hit Proceed! Once the AI does the takeoff, the AI-generated takeoff goes through a Quality Assurance step where it is reviewed to ensure everything is accurate and matches the scope you provide during the set up.
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