Automate Material Takeoffs for your Asphalt Estimating Software
Automate Material Takeoffs for your Asphalt Estimating Software
Save 90% of your time with Beam AI extracting material quantities for you so you can deliver accurate bids faster and focus more on high-value tasks.
Save 90% of your time with Beam AI extracting material quantities for you so you can deliver accurate bids faster and focus more on high-value tasks.
Increased revenue by $1M within 6 months
Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs
2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M
Doubled Revenue from $6M to $12M
Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs
2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M
Why top contractors trust Beam AI over traditional paving estimating software for takeoffs
How AI-based material takeoffs work for paving estimating software
Generate complete, automated paving takeoffs in 4 simple steps.
Upload your project plans in PDF format
Drop your civil, site, or paving sheets (C-series).
Beam AI reads asphalt, concrete, curb, ADA symbols, striping, crosswalks, and signage automatically from legends, callouts, and notes.
Confirm your scope of work
Your pre-aligned scope, covering asphalt, concrete pavement and sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA stalls, symbols, and crosshatching, parking stalls and striping, and more is ready for review. Check and add project-specific notes before AI processing.
Let AI handle the takeoff
Beam AI extracts areas, linear footage, and counts for all paving layers auto-reading specs and keyed-in notes.
Receive reviewed takeoffs in 24–72 hours
Every paving takeoff is QA-verified before delivery. You’ll receive a downloadable PDF, Excel sheet, and shareable view-only link. Excel output is compatible with paving estimating software, paving bid spreadsheets, or construction estimating workflows.
Manual takeoffs with your paving estimating software are slowing you down
Manual paving takeoffs take hours and leave room for error, cutting into your bid turnaround and margins.
Still measuring paving areas and striping line by line?
Manually tracing asphalt, concrete, and curbs across multiple sheets can consume 50–80% of your bid cycle, leaving less time for vendor coordination, pricing, and project reviews.
Losing bids because your estimating process can’t scale?
When RFPs pile up, manual takeoffs for paving, ADA symbols, striping, and signage can’t keep pace. Contractors using AI-powered paving software for estimates respond faster and win more bids.
Your paving estimating software powered by AI-based takeoffs
Automate quantity takeoffs for paving areas, curbs, striping, and ADA elements. Save time, improve accuracy, and keep your workflow the same.
Save 90% of your time on paving takeoffs
Beam AI automatically measures asphalt, concrete, curb and gutter, striping, signage, and ADA features directly from your blueprints. Get QA-reviewed takeoffs in 24–72 hours, ready to import into your preferred paving estimating software or paving software for estimates.
Bid 2X more paving jobs with the same team
With Beam AI doing the measuring, your estimators can prep proposals faster and pursue more projects. You can focus on pricing, scheduling, and winning more bids, not manual tracing and layer setup.
Newly launched: Smarter preconstruction tools beyond automated Al takeoff software
Beam Al is more than fully automated takeoffs. Now get a powerful construction bid tracking system - making preconstruction workflows better.
Bid Dashboard
Your all-in-one construction bid tracking software.
Track every bid – status, due dates, owners, RFIs, ITBs, and addenda, in one organized view
- Get Automated email reminders & in-app notifications ensure you never miss a deadline.
- Access one-click Excel exports keep reporting simple.
- Linked workflows and custom bid statuses make handoff seamless from takeoff to submission.
See what our customers have to say
“Beam AI is streamlining our budgeting process, saving over 15 man-hours per project while ensuring key details aren’t missed.”
Christian Long
CPE | Vice President of Preconstruction
Read Success Story“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
Read Success Story“Our team, while working with residential customers, had to visit and measure 3500 sites. But it is not feasible. Beam AI allows us to get back to our customers faster.”
Rich Jambor
President, Perrysburg Asphalt & Sealcoating
Read Success Story“Previously, my team was wasting a lot of time out in the field. It was taking me hours of measurements for jobs that I wasn’t certain of getting.”
Owner-operator of an Oklahoma-based paving company
Read Success Story“Attentive.ai’s AI-based takeoff platform has given peace of mind of sending out accurate bids. Time saved on travel and hand-measuring parking plots has been a huge saviour.”
Robert DiMattina
Founder of Line Design Solutions
Read Success Story"With Beam AI, we've transformed our estimating process, slashing bidding 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 Inc.
Read Success Story
FAQs
What is a paving estimator?
A paving estimator measures and quantifies areas, lengths, and features like asphalt, concrete, striping, and ADA elements. They use this data to create accurate paving estimates for commercial projects.
What is paving estimating software?
Paving estimating software is a specialized digital solution designed for paving and asphalt contractors to accurately calculate project costs, including materials, labor, and equipment. It streamlines the bidding process by leveraging detailed project data to generate fast, professional proposals. Many systems integrate with other business functions like scheduling and customer management, improving overall efficiency. Contractors often use this along with estimating software for paving contractors when they need more precision and automation.
Is Beam AI a full paving estimating software?
Beam AI automates material takeoffs, the most time-consuming part of paving estimation. It doesn’t create full estimates but delivers structured quantities ready to import into your preferred paving estimating software or paving bid system.
How does Beam AI handle paving estimating?
Beam AI reads your site plans, legends, and callouts to extract asphalt and concrete areas, curb lengths, striping types, ADA markings, and signage points. QA-verified outputs are formatted in Excel for direct use in paving software for estimates.
Can Beam AI replace my existing estimating software?
No. Beam AI complements your tools by automating takeoffs while you continue managing pricing and proposals in your paving estimating software or construction estimating system. Many paving teams pair Beam AI with their existing paving estimating takeoff software for a faster end-to-end workflow.
What kind of file do I receive after a paving takeoff?
You’ll receive a structured Excel sheet containing:
- Asphalt and concrete areas (SF)
- Curbs, gutters, and striping lengths (LF)
- ADA stalls, symbols, and signage counts
- Layer descriptions from legends (e.g., Heavy Duty Asphalt, 18” Curb and Gutter)
You can import or reference these directly in your paving estimate template or Excel estimating sheet.
How fast are AI takeoffs compared to manual estimating?
Beam AI delivers QA-reviewed paving takeoffs, saving up to 90% of the time spent on manual measurement and data entry.
Can Beam AI read blueprint drawings directly?
Yes. Beam AI functions like a blueprint estimating software for paving, automatically reading symbols, legends, and layer names—no manual tracing required for material quantities.
What makes Beam AI different from other paving estimating tools?
Beam AI blends AI automation with human QA to deliver clean, ready-to-price outputs for paving contractors. It reads legends, layers, and callouts intelligently, replicating how estimators build layers manually, without the grunt work.
How to estimate paving jobs accurately?
Traditional estimating involves measuring areas and lengths manually from drawings. Beam AI automates this process, reading blueprints, identifying asphalt, curbs, striping, ADA elements, and outputting organized quantities you can price in minutes.
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