Your construction estimating software, now powered by AI-based material takeoffs

Your construction estimating software, now powered by AI-based material takeoffs

Save 90% time & bid 2X more jobs by automating the most time-consuming part of estimating - material takeoffs, with Beam AI.
Get QA-reviewed takeoffs in 24–36 hours.

The ONLY AI-assisted fully automated construction takeoff software that delivers estimate-ready outputs, reviewed by a Quality Assurance team in 24-72 hours.

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Bommarito Construction

Increased revenue by $1M within 6 months

Desert Rat Welding

Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs

Ray Stairs Steel Company

2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M

Legacy Comapnies INC

Doubled Revenue from $6M to $12M

Desert Rat Welding

Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs

Ray stairs

2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M

Why top contractors trust Beam AI over traditional construction estimating software for takeoffs

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How our AI-based material takeoff software works for estimating

Generate takeoffs in 4 simple steps for your estimating software.

Upload your project plans in PDF format

Start by uploading your drawings — whether architectural, civil, mechanical, or electrical. Beam AI reads through your project blueprints across multiple trades.

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Confirm your scope of work

Your scope comes pre-aligned with standard trade requirements like concrete, masonry, sitework, and utilities. Simply review and confirm, or add any project-specific exclusions or notes in the “Deviations” box to ensure your material estimating software workflow will have exact quantities.

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Let AI do the takeoff for you

Our AI automatically extracts all material quantities, from linear feet to cubic yards, directly from your blueprints. Get fully automated material takeoffs ready to plug into your existing estimating software.

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Get reviewed takeoffs in 24–72 hours

Every takeoff is QA-verified before delivery. You’ll receive it as a downloadable PDF, shareable view-only link, and Excel output - compatible with most blueprint estimating and quantity estimating software platforms.

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What’s slowing estimators down?

Manual material takeoffs stall your estimating workflow — keeping even the best estimating software from running at full speed.

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Not enough time to bid on more projects

Manual material takeoffs eat up 50–80% of an estimator’s time. That means fewer bids sent out, missed deadlines, and slower responses to RFPs.

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Too much manual work, not enough strategy

Clicking, tracing, and measuring every quantity leaves little room for what really matters: vendor coordination, pricing strategy, and refining estimates.

Your current construction estimating software is costing you Time and Money.

Estimators know that up to 80% of their time in the estimating process is spent on manual takeoffs. By automating this step, Beam AI helps:

Save 90% time

By freeing estimators from manual takeoffs, Beam AI gives them more time to focus on pricing, labor allocation, vendor negotiations, and strategy. Instead of burning hours on counts and measurements, your team can improve bid accuracy, validate assumptions, and push stronger, more competitive bids.

Push 2X more bids

With Beam AI automating 50–80% of the estimating workflow (material takeoffs), your team gets estimate-ready Excel outputs in 24–72 hours. That means faster pricing, fewer errors, and more bids out the door — helping you improve speed to market and increase your monthly bid rate.

New from Beam AI: Tools beyond automated takeoffs in the estimating process

Automated takeoffs are just the start. Beam AI also helps streamline your construction estimating software workflow with bid tracking and instant plan insights — all in one platform.

Bid Dashboard

  • Track every bid – status, due dates, owners, RFIs, ITBs, and addenda, in one organized view.
  • Automated email reminders & in-app notifications so you never miss a deadline.
  • One-click Excel exports keep reporting simple.
  • Linked workflows & custom bid statuses make handoff seamless from takeoff to submission.
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See what our customers have to say

"From saving time on takeoffs to boosting bid capacity, hear from leading GCs firsthand how we’re helping them succeed.
We’re saving a week’s worth of time on takeoffs and recording 1.5x business growth after switching to Beam AI."

Roy Cabrera

Estimator | Pilkington Construction Co.

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“We were spending the majority of our time just doing manual takeoffs. Now we’re saving over 20 hours a week with Beam AI. Honestly, we’re handling more bids without growing the team.”

Adam Bradford

DJX Construction

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"Before Beam AI, manual takeoffs took up too much time. Now, we’re sending up to 5 bids a week, have taken on larger projects, and even repurposed an estimator to focus on inventory and purchasing."

Dylan Kaminski

Business Development Manager| Tactical Construction Inc.

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"I would absolutely recommend Beam AI. The accuracy is spot on, and the time savings are significant. It's been a game-changer for us, truly a beneficial tool for any estimating team."

Emma Peters

Sr. Preconstruction Manager| Blach Construction

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"With Beam AI, we are able to pursue more bids and dedicate more time to managing and supervising projects."

Hunter Foley

Masonry Operations and Sales| Caliber LLC

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Ready to reclaim time from takeoffs and create more accurate bids?

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FAQs

Is Beam AI a full construction estimating software?

Beam AI fully automates takeoffs, the most time-intensive part of the estimating process. We don’t generate final estimates directly, but our clean Excel outputs make it easy to add unit costs and labor to finalize estimates in your preferred estimating software.

Can Beam AI replace my general contractor estimating software?

Beam AI integrates into your existing estimating workflow. Many GCs use Beam AI alongside their estimating software to save time on takeoffs while keeping their current pricing and labor workflows.

You receive a structured Excel file that’s ready to plug into your estimating process. The file is organized in a way that makes it easy to add your own unit rates, labor costs, equipment costs, and markups to build out a complete estimate.

Each sheet is organized by trade or category (e.g., Demolition, Site Plan, Earthwork, Utilities). Within each sheet, you’ll find:

  • Line items/features (e.g., “Existing sidewalk & canopy to be removed,” “Concrete pavement 4” thick,” “Proposed PVC sanitary sewer line”).
  • Measured quantities with precise units (sqft, ft, count, cu yd, etc.).
  • Assemblies where applicable, showing grouped components like sewer lines with fittings, collars, and manholes.
  • Callout values or derived measurements to double-check quantities against plan notations.
  • Breakdowns for cuts, fills, bedding, cover, and export volumes for civil/earthwork projects.
  • A remarks column is used when specific notes or assembly breakdowns are needed (e.g., special fittings or materials).

This format gives estimators a “plug-and-play” file: you can insert your cost data directly alongside quantities and generate bid-ready numbers easily.

Do you provide material estimating software features?

Beam AI automates the creation of detailed material takeoffs, from concrete pavement and rebar to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Each Excel sheet is formatted for plug-and-play estimating: trade-specific line items, accurate units, assemblies where needed, and space for remarks or adjustments. Estimators simply attach costs to the quantities, reducing the time spent measuring and organizing materials by hand.

How fast are AI takeoffs compared to traditional estimating methods?

Beam AI delivers QA-reviewed outputs in 24–72 hours, saving estimators up to 90% of the time typically spent on manual takeoffs.

What if I need concrete estimating software specifically?

Beam AI automates concrete takeoffs — formwork, rebar, slabs, footings — providing ready-to-price Excel outputs tailored for concrete contractors.

Is Beam AI an AI estimating software?

Beam AI is an AI-powered takeoff software, not a full estimating platform. It automates the most time-intensive part of estimating—material quantities—and delivers QA-reviewed Excel files ready for your pricing. Files include structured trade sheets, grouped assemblies, derived measurements, and remarks columns for context, so you can confidently move straight into labor, equipment, and markup. By cutting manual takeoff time by ~90%, Beam AI helps teams submit more bids and scale estimating without extra headcount.

Can Beam AI be used as blueprint estimating software?

Beam AI is built to read and extract quantities directly from your PDF blueprints and construction drawings. Excel outputs are organized by trade (e.g., concrete, rebar, plumbing, HVAC), with assemblies grouped where applicable (like sewer lines with fittings, collars, and manholes). Estimators can double-check against plan callouts, see derived measurements (sqft, cu yd, counts), and then drop in cost data. This makes Beam AI a blueprint takeoff solution that accelerates the estimating process, while leaving final pricing and markups to your team.

Do you support demolition estimating software needs?

Beam AI generates fully automated demolition takeoffs directly from your blueprints. Outputs are delivered in Excel, with demolition-specific sheets organized by trade or category (e.g., Demolition, Site Plan, Earthwork, Utilities). Each file includes line items like “Existing sidewalk & canopy to be removed” with precise units (sqft, ft, count), plus remarks where special notes apply. This format lets your team plug in labor, equipment, and disposal costs quickly—turning what used to take days of manual counts into a bid-ready file in hours.

What about utility estimating software?

Beam AI supports utility takeoffs as part of its trade coverage. Whether it’s underground utilities, sitework, or piping, the platform provides structured Excel outputs to plug into your estimates.

How does Beam AI handle concrete estimating?

Beam AI specializes in concrete estimating. It automatically generates material quantities for slabs, formwork, rebar, and foundations, giving concrete contractors estimate-ready data they can price in minutes.

Do you provide plumbing estimating software features?

Beam AI automates plumbing takeoffs, capturing detailed quantities for piping, fixtures, and fittings. The outputs are delivered in structured Excel files, making it easy for your team to add labor and unit pricing to build plumbing estimates in your existing workflow.

Can Beam AI be used for HVAC estimating?

Beam AI streamlines HVAC takeoffs by automatically quantifying equipment, ductwork, and fittings. The Excel outputs are organized by system type, helping estimators plug in costs and labor directly for faster, more accurate HVAC estimates.

How does Beam AI support structural steel estimating?

Beam AI produces trade-specific takeoffs for structural steel — including beams, columns, and connections. Estimators receive clean Excel files with organized quantities, which can be priced quickly inside your estimating process.

What about flooring estimating?

 Beam AI automates flooring takeoffs for materials like tile, carpet, and vinyl. The estimate-ready Excel sheets break down areas by room or zone, giving you clear quantities that can be priced out in minutes.

How does Beam AI handle masonry estimating?

Beam AI extracts masonry quantities such as block, brick, and mortar directly from your plans. Results come in Excel format, allowing your team to add labor and unit costs for complete masonry estimates.

Does Beam AI help with earthwork estimating?

Beam AI automates earthwork takeoffs with cut/fill volumes, bedding, and export data. The Excel outputs are detailed enough for estimators to layer in equipment, trucking, and labor rates for accurate bids.

Can Beam AI be used for irrigation estimating?

Beam AI generates irrigation takeoffs by quantifying pipe runs, sprinkler heads, and valves. Outputs are structured in Excel to make it simple to add material and labor costs and finalize irrigation estimates.

What about paving estimating?

Beam AI automates paving takeoffs, including asphalt, base, and striping. Contractors receive Excel outputs grouped by surface and layer, ready to price and include in their estimates.

How does Beam AI support landscape estimating?

Beam AI provides landscape takeoffs for sod, planting beds, shrubs, and trees. The detailed Excel sheets are structured so contractors can add labor and material costs quickly and produce accurate landscape estimates.

Can Beam AI be applied to painting estimating?

 Beam AI captures painting surface areas such as walls, ceilings, and finishes directly from your blueprints. The quantities are delivered in Excel, making it straightforward to input coating and labor costs.

What about roofing estimating?

Beam AI automates roofing takeoffs, capturing areas, insulation, and flashing. The Excel outputs provide the quantities you need to plug into your estimating software, helping you price roofing jobs with confidence.

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