Beam AI vs DESTINI Estimator

100% Automated Takeoffs: Beam AI Outperforms DESTINI Estimator Every Time

Ditch manual takeoffs. Beam AI delivers faster, more accurate automated takeoffs across 15+ key trades.

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Beam AI does automated takeoffs for you and delivers them in 24-72 hours, once quality-checked by a team of experienced estimators.

Beam AI vs. Beck Technology’s DESTINI Estimator

Beam AI
DESTINI Estimator
Fully automated takeoffs 
Scope of AI automation
QA-Checked
Multi-trade support for complete takeoffs 
Addenda detection & revisions  
Detailed reporting
Cloud-based software 
Minimal software learning curve
Manual estimate creation
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Beam AI vs. Beck Technology’s DESTINI Estimator

DESTINI Estimator
Beam AI
Fully automated Takeoffs 
Scope of AI automation
Expert estimator QA
Multi-trade support for complete takeoffs 
Addenda detection & revisions  
Detailed reporting
Cloud-based software 
Minimal software learning curve
Manual estimate creation
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Why Beam AI is the best DESTINI Estimator Alternative for Estimators

Spend more time coordinating with your customer and vendors
Fully automated takeoffs 
Beam AI delivers complete, bid-ready takeoffs that professional estimators validate before delivery.
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Spend more time coordinating with your customer and vendors
Save 90% of your time and bid for 2x more jobs
We deliver takeoffs within 24–72 hours, freeing up days you would otherwise spend validating incomplete outputs. With faster takeoffs and more time on your hands, you can bid more and win more jobs.
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Spend more time coordinating with your customer and vendors
Multi-trade support for complete takeoffs 
Beam AI gives you completely automated, ready-to-bid takeoffs across 15+ trades—HVAC, plumbing, concrete, electrical, civil, steel, and more. Whether you’re bidding a single trade or a full-scope job, we’ve got you covered.
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Spend more time coordinating with your customer and vendors
Expert estimator QA 
Beam AI delivers takeoffs that are professionally reviewed and accuracy-checked to within ±1% of your in-house quality, giving you fast and trustworthy results.
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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.
"We’re doing 3 to 4x more bids than before. That alone makes Beam AI worth it."
Mike Thomas
Vice President, MGT Enterprises
"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

What is Beam AI, and how does it differ from DESTINI Estimator by Beck Technology?

Beam AI is a fully automated takeoff solution that delivers quantity takeoffs across 15+ trades with ±1% in-house accuracy, within 24–72 hours. Every takeoff is reviewed by a professional estimator, so users don’t need to perform manual edits or quality checks.

In contrast, Beck Technologies' DESTINI Estimator is a semi-automated platform primarily for manual takeoffs. It only supports a limited number of trades and still requires the estimator to perform the final quality checks and configuration manually.

What are the main benefits of using Beam AI over Beck Technologys’ DESTINI Estimator?

100% automated  takeoffs — no manual work or estimator time required
High accuracy — within ±1% due to estimator-reviewed outputs
Complete trade coverage — supports 15+ trades vs. DESTINI Estimator’s 6
No training or setup needed — minimal learning curve and no installation
Quick addenda updates — detects addenda and delivers comparison reports instantly
Scope of AI Automation — Detects quantities, reads specs/notes, flags changes, and delivers ready-to-use outputs

What types of trades does Beam AI support?

Unlike Beck Technologys’ DESTINI Estimator , Beam AI supports takeoffs for 15+ trades, covering the entire steel package—structural, architectural, and miscellaneous. This includes beams, columns, joists, lintels, plates, stairs, railings, anchors, stiffeners, and more.Beam AI not only automates your takeoffs but also gives you complete control to customize and edit them across multiple trades simultaneously. You can easily customize your takeoff using built-in editing tools, and our detailed report feature lets you see and edit all measurements in one place.

Can users customize their takeoff reports in Beam AI?

Beam AI not only automates your takeoffs but also gives you complete control to customize and edit them across multiple trades simultaneously. You can easily customize your takeoff using built-in editing tools, and our detailed report feature lets you see and edit all measurements in one place.

Beam AI supports multiple export options, including Excel, annotated PDFs, view-only links, and detailed sheets. You can also define your scope of work upfront, and every takeoff is reviewed by a professional estimator to ensure accuracy before delivery.

How can I get started with Beam AI?

Getting started is simple: 
Upload your site plans in PDF format. 
Define your scope of work. 
Submit the project for AI processing. 
Receive your estimator-reviewed, bid-ready takeoff within 1-3 days 
You can book a demo to see it in action and even get your first takeoff done at no cost. 

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