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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


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AI automation




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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 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.

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.”

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

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


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."
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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 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
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."
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."

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

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 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."
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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!"
Project Manager & Business Development Services, Minnesota-based HVAC Contractor
FAQs
What trades does Beam AI support?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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