AI-based takeoff and estimating software for construction estimators
Save 90% time. Bid 5X more jobs
Beam AI is your go-to takeoff and estimating software, automating takeoffs with a human-in-the-loop QA process, delivering quantities to your inbox within 1–4 days*. Get instant excel-based estimates for HVAC, Plumbing, and Steel, with clear material and labor costs.
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 our AI-based digital takeoff and estimating software to bid competitively
Takeoff and Estimating software built for general contractors
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 automate your takeoffs for multiple key trades
Fully automated material takeoff and estimating software that saves you time and money
*The turnaround time for your takeoff delivery can vary depending on the complexity of the project & trade.
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.
BeamGPT
The AI plan reader is built for construction estimators.
Let BeamGPT read your plans and instantly answer questions about specs, scope, notes, and more.
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.
How does pricing work
To deliver the most value, Beam AI is designed for estimators working with 500 or more measurable sheets annually.
For lower-volume needs, we recommend revisiting us as you scale.
Pay only for what AI actually measures
Up to 10 users can collaborate with no extra charge
Note: Pricing is indicative. Your final investment may vary based on scope and sheet volume. To get your customized pricing - we encourage you to book a demo with our product expert.
Get started with our AI-based 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.
