Reimagine Preconstruction with AI-Based Takeoffs and Estimates
90% less time on takeoffs. Bid on 3X more projects.
We exhibited at New York Build Expo 2026
March 18-19
New York, Javits Center
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Key Takeaways from New York Build Expo 2026
Shiva’s session on “Supporting But Not Replacing: AI's Role in Construction” reinforced the shift toward practical adoption of AI in construction. The discussion highlighted how teams are successfully integrating AI into real workflows today - moving beyond experimentation to measurable impact on bid speed, efficiency, and overall preconstruction performance.
AI is augmenting teams - not replacing them. Leading GCs and subcontractors are increasingly adopting AI to take over repetitive, time-consuming tasks like takeoffs and data extraction. This allows their teams to shift focus toward strategic decision-making, risk evaluation, and winning more bids - areas where human expertise truly matters.
Demand is outpacing estimating capacity. With NYC’s construction pipeline continuing to surge, contractors are facing a familiar challenge: more opportunities than their teams can realistically bid on.
The focus has shifted to implementation. The question is no longer “should we adopt AI?” but “how do we do it right?” - with emphasis on accuracy, workflow integration, and building trust through reliable, human-validated outputs.
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Beam AI’s Team in Action
Our team had an incredible time at New York Build Expo 2026, showcasing how AI-powered takeoffs and estimates are transforming the construction industry. From live demos to insightful discussions, we connected with industry professionals, demonstrating the future of estimating with automation.
AI-based takeoffs and estimates: Fully automated takeoffs and estimates mean no more hours spent reading plans and clicking on screens.
Send out 3X more bids: Let AI do the heavy lifting so you can bid on more projects and never miss an opportunity.
Seamless collaboration: Our platform enables real-time collaboration, keeping everyone on the same page.
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New from Beam AI: Tools beyond automated construction takeoff software
100% automated takeoffs and construction bid tracking - on one platform.
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.
Bid Sniper
Single source of truth for all incoming construction bids.
Bid Sniper automatically captures every ITB from your inbox and pulls them into one clean list, no manual search, no inbox chaos.
BIM
Your all-in-one BIM modeling and coordination solution.
A centralized BIM model lets teams visualize projects before construction, detect clashes early, and coordinate across stakeholders - resulting in fewer site errors, lower costs, reduced risk, and faster project delivery.
About Beam AI
Beam AI is the only 100% AI-based automated takeoff software, trusted by 1200+ businesses across North America. Supporting multiple trades-including concrete, utilities, civil, HVAC, and sitework-Beam AI helps contractors save 90% time, 3X their bid output, and grow top-line revenue without adding extra staff.
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Automate Your Concrete Takeoffs with Beam AI
Here’s how Beam AI streamlines concrete takeoffs and offers exceptional value to concrete contractors. Book a personalized demo today.
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Beam AI Earns Top 2026 Honors from Capterra and Software Advice
Beam AI has been recognized with 7 industry badges in 2026 for transforming construction takeoffs and estimating through fast accurate AI workflows.
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