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Beam AI: The takeoff and estimating software that outperforms the rest

Takeoffs shouldn’t take days to complete. Beam AI’s 100% automated construction estimating software delivers accurate outputs in 24-72 hours, backed by a human-in-the-loop QA process, plus instant Excel estimates, so you can bid 3X more jobs while saving 90% time.

1200+ contractors trust our construction estimating software to boost bid volume

How Beam AI compares to other takeoff and estimating software

Beam AI is a new generation of estimating software that automates the entire process and delivers QA-checked takeoffs you can rely on, with instant Excel-based estimates.

Features

Beam AI

Planswift

On-Screen

Stack

Bluebeam

100% automated takeoffs

Instant estimates

Human QA layer

Cloud-based collaboration

Partial

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AI automation

Partial

Multi-trade compatibility

Minimal estimator effort required

In-built bid management software

Auto-detect addenda/ revisions

Automated detection of specs

Auto-calculated measurements

Beam AI vs. the competition

Compare Beam AI one-on-one with other solutions.

Beam AI vs Planswift

Trade the tedious manual effort for Beam AI’s fully automated takeoffs that save 90% of your time.

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Beam AI vs Kreo

No more lost bids. Boost bid volume up to 3X with Beam AI takeoff and estimating software.

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Beam AI vs Stack

From AI-based automation to human-validated results, Beam AI ensures greater accuracy and efficiency.

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Beam AI vs Bluebeam

Move beyond semi-automation to full automation with Beam AI and bid 3X more jobs.

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Beam AI vs Togal.ai

Get accurate, automated takeoffs and estimates with Beam AI and save 90% of your time.

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Beam AI vs Autodesk Takeoff

No more days spent stuck on-screen doing manual takeoffs. Switch to Beam AI for faster, automated ones.

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Beam AI vs On-Screen Takeoff

Stop tracing polygons and shift to winning bids with Beam AI’s automated takeoff and estimating software.

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Beam AI vs Active Takeoff

Quality-checked takeoffs with ±1% of your in-house accuracy, plus structured estimates, with Beam AI.

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Beam AI vs PrebuiltML

See how Beam AI's AI-driven software outpaces PrebuiltML's manual, user-dependent workflow.

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Beam AI vs DESTINI Estimator

Receive fully automated, ready-to-bid, and QA-validated takeoffs and estimates across 15+ trades.

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Beam AI vs Square Takeoff

Get faster, smarter, and more efficient takeoffs and estimates, to bid 3X more projects in less time.

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Beam AI vs zz Takeoff

No more manual takeoffs. Get 100% automated, bid-ready takeoffs and estimates with Beam AI.

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Beam AI generates quantity takeoffs in 4 simple steps

Let AI do the heavy lifting and completely automate takeoffs for all trades

Upload site plans in PDF Format

Drop all your spec docs, architectural plans, and legends here, Beam AI reads everything.

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Confirm scope of work for your takeoff

Your scope will already include quantities needed for your pre-aligned trades. Just check to confirm. If your GC/client has unusual packaging, quantity breakdowns, or preferences, list them under “Project-Specific Deviations.”

Beam AI

AI takes quantities off plans

Our AI scans your uploaded files, reads through specs and notes to extracts quantities.

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Get instant Excel-based estimates

Get custom estimates within 2-3 days, fully aligned to your internal formats, pricing logic, and review workflows.

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What changes when contractors pick Beam AI

From saving time on takeoffs to winning more bids, hear from our customers firsthand how we’re helping them succeed

"With Beam AI, we have cut 80% of the time on takeoffs to focus on bigger projects and send on more proposals."

Maxwell Henderson

Maxwell Henderson

Business Owner, Desert Rat Welding, LLC

"We’re saving a week’s worth of time on takeoffs and recording 1.5x business growth after switching to Beam AI."

Roy Caberra

Roy Cabrera

Estimator, Pilkington Construction Co.

"With Beam AI, we’re saving 2 days of work/week. Our bid volume has doubled, and we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!"

Bryan Ramirez

Bryan Ramirez

Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.

"We are now bidding 8 more projects/month without increasing our headcount and have recorded a revenue growth of $500K - $ 1M with increased bid capacity."

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Ryan Meers

Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction

"With significantly less time spent on takeoffs, we can now focus more on securing better pricing from suppliers and verifying material availability."

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Laura De Sanctis

Assistant Director, JBG Flooring and Installation Ltd.

"Beam AI is helping us modernize our business and has become a key part of our bidding process, saving up to 2 days on takeoffs."

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Dylan Wiman

CEO & President, Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc

"By adopting Beam AI, we have halved our takeoff time while significantly improving bid accuracy. It is an integral part of our business growth now."

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Lead Estimator at a large-sized concrete services company based in Texas

"It has helped us turn around bids faster and free up 5–8 hours a week, time we now spend on pricing strategy and customer needs."

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Brent Wright

Senior Estimator, Merritt Contracting

"We are now saving 40+ man-hours per takeoff while ensuring no critical details are missed. Beam AI is helping us build better estimates, faster."

Ricardo Pacheco

Ricardo Pacheco

CTO, Building Preservation Material Technologies

"I’m saving 4-6 hours a day, and now, I can focus on clients, visit job sites, and grow the business instead of just keeping it running."

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Vice President, South Florida-based demolition contractor

"I used to spend 25 hours a week on takeoffs, now it's just 5. Beam AI has freed up enough time that I could potentially handle 800 projects a year instead of 400, without hiring another estimator."

Henry Greenberg Guardian Roofing & Exteriors

Henry Greenberg

President, Guardian Roofing & Exteriors Inc. and Director of Sales & Marketing, T.U.F.F. Exteriors Inc.

"Since switching to Beam AI, we’ve submitted 10X more bids. I used to spend 2–3 hours per takeoff, but now I’m done in 30 minutes."

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Mike Gibson

President, New View Roofing

"We went from 2 bids a week to 8–9, with no extra hires, thanks to Beam AI."

Danell Zarrelli Harner Plumbing

Danell Zarrelli

Assistant Project Manager, Harner Plumbing

"With Beam AI, we’re submitting 25% more bids, without adding another estimator to the team."

Stephen Mendoza

Stephen Mendoza

Outside Sales Representative, Cape Cod Winwater

"We’re winning more jobs, growing the business, and doing it all without expanding our team. Beam AI has become an essential part of how we operate."

Viri

Viri Ramirez

Co-owner, Cart Construction

"We’re now sending up to 5 bids a week, have taken on larger projects, and even repurposed an estimator to focus on inventory and purchasing."

Dylan Kaminski

Dylan Kaminski

Business Development Manager, Tactical Construction Inc.

"With Beam AI, we’ve doubled our revenue from $6M to $12M and cut our bid turnaround from five days to just two. Beam AI has been exceptionally helpful!"

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Project Manager & Business Development Services, Minnesota-based HVAC Contractor

FAQs

What trades does Beam AI support?

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Beam AI supports multiple trades, including HVAC/mechanical, concrete, electrical, plumbing, steel, civil, utilities, and more. It’s built for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who want to scale their bid capacity.

How does Beam AI ensure accuracy?

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Our experienced QA team reviews the AI-generated takeoff output to guarantee a near ±1% of your in-house accuracy.

Can I collaborate with my team on Beam AI?

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Yes, Beam AI is a cloud-based platform that lets your team access drawings and takeoffs anytime, anywhere with no on-premise installation required. Through the iBeam Portal, you can easily collaborate, share projects in real time, create personal duplicates, filter by team member, opt in to team submission emails, and keep everyone aligned.

How does Beam AI save 90% of my time?

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By automating the entire takeoff process, from analyzing plans to extracting material quantities, Beam AI reduces manual effort, freeing your time so that you can focus on high-value tasks such as fine-tuning estimates, value engineering, vendor management, raising tender queries, and more.

What makes Beam AI different from other takeoff software?

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Beam AI combines full automation with human validation, offering done-for-you takeoffs that are both accurate and competitive.

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