AI-BASED TAKEOFF AND ESTIMATING SOFTWARE FOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATORS
Bid 3X more jobs with accurate AI takeoffs and estimating software
Beam AI is your full-time AI takeoff and estimating general contractor software, automating takeoffs with a human-in-the-loop QA process, delivering quantities to your inbox within 24-72 hours. Get instant Excel-based estimates with clear material and labor costs.
20M+ hours
across multiple trades to help contractors bid 3X more jobs
Featured in
Rated 4.9/5 across
for empowering teams to estimate with confidence
1200+ contractors trust our construction estimating software to boost bid volume
Takeoff and estimating general contractor software
Beam AI takeoff and estimating software provides instant automated Excel-based estimates, turning drawings into accurate quantities, structured cost calculations, and clear profit visibility.
Centralized rates & markup control
Update labor rates, material pricing, or markups once, and Beam AI applies those changes across the entire estimate automatically
- See pricing updates reflected instantly across the bid
- Test scenarios like union vs non-union labor, overtime, or market changes
- Reduce costly pricing mistakes hidden deep in spreadsheets
Fully automated estimating and takeoff software for general contractors that saves you time and money
*The turnaround time for your takeoff delivery can vary depending on the complexity of the project & trade.
3X your estimating capacity with an always-on AI junior estimator
Beam AI helps your team bid on more work, save time estimating, and scale bid capacity with AI construction takeoffs & estimates.
Do It Yourself
Starts at
$8K
annual license
per trade
Available for HVAC, Plumbing & Steel
Get Started
Do your own takeoffs with AI software
In-platform estimates
Free, unlimited, and on-demand training
Dedicated support team
Done For You
Starts at
$25K
annual
license
Based on trade and volume
Get StartedBid-ready takeoffs, QA-checked & Done For You
Get up to 2 takeoffs processed in parallel
Available for all trades
Do It Yourself software access
In-platform estimates
Bid Management tools
Dedicated support team
Enterprise plan
Talk to us for custom pricing
Get StartedGet more takeoffs processed in parallel
Higher usage limit as per your requirements
Customized takeoff and estimate Excel format
Priority access at high-traffic times
Dedicated support team: In-person & online
Fully automate your takeoffs & estimates for all key trades
Fully automated takeoff and estimating software for all key trades
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.
Ger started with our AI-based general contractor takeoff and estimating software today!
FAQs
What is general contractor takeoff software?
Takeoff software is a digital takeoff tool designed to streamline estimation for construction projects. Based on project plans and specifications, AI construction takeoff tools automate the calculation of material quantities such as concrete, rebar, utilities, and finishes. This reduces errors, saves time, and ensures accurate estimates for competitive bidding. With the best AI construction takeoff software, contractors can achieve precise, efficient project planning. Features like AI blueprint takeoff make it easy to extract data from blueprints, improving accuracy while saving up to 90% of the time otherwise spent on manual takeoffs. AI material takeoff software also allows for quick adjustments so teams can adapt to changing project requirements effectively.
Which is the best general contractor takeoff software?
Beam AI is the leading choice for AI takeoff software for construction. With powerful AI-based automation, Beam AI completes your digital takeoff process with ±1% of your in-house accuracy. It delivers trade-specific AI quantity takeoff results tailored to your needs. As the best AI construction takeoff software, Beam AI offers an intuitive interface and seamless collaboration, making it the go-to solution for contractors who want to bid smarter and win more projects.
