BEST AI MATERIAL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
3X your bidding capacity with AI material estimating software
Get 99%+ accurate, QA-checked material estimates and takeoffs in 24–72 hours. Generate instant AI takeoffs for faster HVAC, plumbing, and steel budgeting and estimating.
3X Increase
in bid volume
75%
Time savings
$5M
Added growth
3X Increase in bid volume
75% Time savings
$5M Added growth
Material estimating software trusted by 1,200+ businesses
AI material estimating software that works the way you do
99%+ accurate AI material estimates and takeoffs in 24-72 hours
Upload PDF plans, specifications, legends, and supporting documents
Confirm required quantities and add project-specific instructions
AI material estimating software extracts quantities, and every takeoff is QA-checked before delivery in 24-72 hours
Receive custom estimates aligned with your pricing and workflows
Instant AI material takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing & steel
Instant AI takeoffs for faster estimating & budgeting
Validate quantities fast and generate estimates instantly
Increase estimating capacity & cut takeoff time
Capture all key items accurately
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
$15-25K
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
Get more takeoffs processed in parallel
Higher usage limits based on your requirements
Customized takeoff and estimate formats in Excel
Priority access at high-traffic times
Dedicated support team: In-person & online
Business Impact
Why 1200+ businesses love Beam AI material estimation software
See why businesses choose Beam AI material estimating & takeoff software to save estimating time and increase bid capacity by up to 3X.
“We are now ahead of deadlines and submit more bids while being accurate. We have more time to focus on bigger opportunities & communicate better with our customers.”
Deron Wood
Operations Director
“Beam AI is very easy to use and incredibly user-friendly. It’s saving me 16 hours a week and helping me spend more time out in the field managing jobs.”
Dexter Turner
Account Executive
“Beam AI is a no-brainer. We’re now saving 2 days of work each week, and our bid volume has doubled as we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!”
Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator
“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
“Beam AI has helped us complete more bids by significantly reducing the time we spend on takeoffs each week.”
Danell Zarrelli
Assistant Project Manager
“Beam AI is helping us save over 15 man-hours/project while ensuring key details aren’t missed. We’re moving faster in budgeting and focusing more on strategic tasks now.”
Christian Long
CPE | Vice President of Preconstruction
“With Beam AI, we've slashed bidding time by days, and the team could send out significantly more bids, increasing our opportunity pipeline.”
Irana Perez
Estimator
Spend less time estimating and more time winning work
FAQs
What is material estimating software?
Material estimating software helps contractors calculate the quantities and costs of materials required for a construction project. It can connect takeoff data with pricing, labor, waste, assemblies, and other estimating inputs.
How does material estimating software work?
Material estimating software extracts or imports quantities from construction plans and converts them into project costs. Estimators can apply prices, labor rates, waste factors, markups, and project-specific requirements.
Can AI estimate materials from construction drawings?
Yes. AI can read construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and notes to identify required materials. Beam AI thoroughly QA-checks extracted quantities before creating customized AI material estimates.
What is the best material estimate software for contractors?
The best material estimate software should support the contractor’s trades, capture detailed quantities, accommodate custom pricing, and produce outputs that fit the existing estimating workflow.
How accurate are material AI estimates?
The accuracy of material AI estimates depends on the project documents, scope instructions, pricing inputs, and review process. Beam AI delivers 99%+ accurate, QA-checked takeoff quantities for its Done For You workflow.
Does Beam AI support material construction estimation?
Yes. Beam AI supports material construction estimation by extracting quantities from construction documents and organizing them into customized estimates for bidding and budgeting.
Which trades does Beam AI material estimating software support?
Beam AI supports Done For You material takeoffs & estimates across 15+ trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, concrete, rebar, steel, civil, utilities, drywall, roofing, flooring, paving, and landscaping. DIY takeoffs are available for HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
How can material estimating software increase bid capacity?
Material estimating software reduces the time spent measuring plans, calculating quantities, and organizing costs. This gives estimating teams more capacity to price and submit additional projects.