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AI-Based Plan takeoff software for General Contractors

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Recognized in BuiltWorlds' 2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50!
Recognized in BuiltWorlds' 2025 Preconstruction Tech Top 50!

AI-Based Plan takeoff software for General Contractors

Book a demo

Why Top Contractors Trust Beam AI 

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Maximized opportunity pipeline with increased number of bid submissions.
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Irana Perez
Estimator, Petticoat-
Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc.
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Doubled Revenue from $6M to $12M With 80% less time spent on takeoffs
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John C Meyer
Project Manager & BD Services, Legacy Companies
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Reduces 80% Time on Takeoffs for higher bid volume and bigger jobs
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Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner, 
Desert Rat Welding,
LLC
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Witnessed 2X revenue growth from $900K to $2M in just 2 months with Beam AI
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Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
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Increased revenue by up to $1M and boosted bid volume by 50 projects within 6 months
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Ryan Meers
Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction
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Saved 15 hours/week and boosted bid volume with Beam AI
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Dylan Wiman
CEO & President | Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc
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Saved 40+ hours per takeoff and boosted estimating efficiency with Beam AI
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Ricardo Pacheco
CTO Building Preservation Material Technologies
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Saved 8 hours/week while maintaining bid accuracy with Beam AI
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Brent Wright
Senior Estimator, Merritt Contracting
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Maximized opportunity pipeline with increased number of bid submissions.
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Irana Perez
Estimator, Petticoat-
Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc.
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Doubled Revenue from $6M to $12M With 80% less time spent on takeoffs
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John C Meyer
Project Manager & BD Services, Legacy Companies
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Reduces 80% Time on Takeoffs for higher bid volume and bigger jobs
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Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner, 
Desert Rat Welding,
LLC
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Witnessed 2X revenue growth from $900K to $2M in just 2 months with Beam AI
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Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
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Increased revenue by up to $1M and boosted bid volume by 50 projects within 6 months
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Ryan Meers
Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction
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Saved 15 hours/week and boosted bid volume with Beam AI
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Dylan Wiman
CEO & President | Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc
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Saved 40+ hours per takeoff and boosted estimating efficiency with Beam AI
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Ricardo Pacheco
CTO Building Preservation Material Technologies
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Saved 8 hours/week while maintaining bid accuracy with Beam AI
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Brent Wright
Senior Estimator, Merritt Contracting

Completely Automated Quantity Takeoffs Built for General Contractors

Beam AI is the best AI-based quantity takeoff software for general contractors, delivering complete, expert-reviewed takeoffs in 24–72 hours across 15+ trades.

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Step 1
Upload the plan
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Step 2
Define scope of work
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Step 3
AI takes quantities off plans 
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Step 4
Estimator reviews & delivers the takeoffs
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Your Bid Cycle: Before vs. After Beam AI

Without Beam AI:
Week 1-3
Manual takeoffs-slow, tedious, delaying RFQs
Week 4-5
Delayed RFQs = less time for subcontractor quotes and clarifications
Week 6
Rushed final bid with a risk of errors & misaligned pricing
With Beam AI:
Week 1
Fully automated takeoffs = RFQs sent on time
Week 2-4
Get better pricing, coordinating with subs and suppliers
Week 5
Finalized bid sent with ample time for risk checks
Without Beam AI:
Week 1-3
Manual takeoffs-slow, tedious, delaying RFQs
Week 4-5
Delayed RFQs = less time for subcontractor quotes and clarifications
Week 6
Rushed final bid with a risk of errors & misaligned pricing
With Beam AI:
Week 1
Fully automated takeoffs = RFQs sent on time
Week 2-4
Get better pricing, coordinating with subs and suppliers
Week 5
Finalized bid sent with ample time for risk checks
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Why Beam AI is the #1 blueprint takeoff software for general contractors 

Features
Beam AI
Planswift
On-Screen
Stack
Bluebeam
Completely automated takeoffs
Built-in quality check
Cloud-based collaboration
AI automation
Partial
Partial
Multi-trade compatibility
Time saved per takeoff
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Why Beam AI is the #1 blueprint takeoff software for general contractors 

Features
Beam AI
Planswift
On-Screen
Stack
Bluebeam
Completely automated takeoffs
Built-in quality check
AI automation
Partial
Multi-trade compatibility
Cloud-based collaboration
Time saved per takeoff
90%
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FAQs

What is general contractor takeoff software?

General contractor takeoff software is a digital tool designed to streamline the quantity takeoff process for construction projects. Based on project plans and specifications, it automates material takeoff calculations for concrete, rebar, utilities, and finishes. This construction takeoff software helps general contractors save time, reduce errors, and create accurate estimates for competitive bidding. With the best quantity takeoff software for general contractors, takeoffs become more precise and efficient, allowing for more effective project planning. Features of automated quantity takeoff software make it easy to extract data from blueprints, improving accuracy and saving time. Our general contractor software for small businesses for takeoffs also allows for quick adjustments, enabling contractors to adapt to changing project requirements effectively.

Which is the best blueprint takeoff software?

Beam AI is the leading choice among contractor takeoff software. With its AI-based automation, Beam AI does complete quantity takeoffs for you and drastically reduces the time spent on manual plan takeoffs while guaranteeing ±1% of your in-house takeoff accuracy. It delivers trade-specific quantities tailored to your needs. As the best general contractor software for takeoffs, its user-friendly interface and seamless collaboration features make it the preferred solution for general contractors looking to bid smarter and win more jobs.

Can I try out the Beam AI material takeoff software for free?

Yes! Book a free demo and experience how material takeoff software, powered by AI transforms your estimation process.

What does the pricing structure for AI-based quantity takeoff software look like?

Beam AI operates on an annual subscription model tailored to fit your material takeoff needs. You’ll receive credits in the form of workable sheets, which can be used for your blueprint takeoffs throughout the subscription period. Contact our team to learn more about pricing plans that match your requirements for our AI quantity takeoff software.

How does an AI-based blueprint takeoff software for general contractors and subcontractors work?

Beam AI automates the entire plan takeoff process, saving you from manually tracing plans or calculating material quantities.

•  Upload your project plans to the material takeoff software
•  Define the scope of work for your project & hit submit
•  AI does the quantity takeoff & an experienced estimator reviews it before it reaches you
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The blueprint takeoff software reads plans, elevations, and specs to generate precise takeoffs. Each AI-generated takeoff undergoes a Quality Assurance step, where it is reviewed by an experienced estimator to ensure accuracy and alignment with your specified scope. This way, our plan takeoff software ensures accuracy within ±1% of your in-house results.

Why do general contractors rely on Beam AI takeoff software as compared to other construction takeoff companies?

Manual takeoffs are a time sink that limits your ability to bid competitively. Beam AI offers:

• Fully automated general contractor takeoff workflows
• Faster, more accurate estimates
• The ability to bid on more projects and win more work

How is Beam AI different from traditional blueprint takeoff software?

Unlike traditional tools that still require manual effort, Beam AI is fully automated. Our AI-based blueprint takeoff software scans your blueprints, specs, and legends to extract quantities with ±1% accuracy, freeing up estimators to focus on pricing and strategy.

Is Beam AI suitable for small teams or subcontractors, too?

Absolutely. Our plan takeoff software is used by both large general contractors and smaller subcontractors who want to save time and increase bid volume without growing their teams.

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