AI-BASED CONSTRUCTION TAKEOFF AND ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
Save 90% time. Bid 3X more jobs
Beam AI is your full-time junior estimator, automating blueprint takeoffs and delivering QA-verified quantities to your inbox within 24–72 hours. Get instant Excel-based estimates with clear material and labor costs, on demand.
20M+ hours
across multiple trades to help contractors bid 3X more jobs
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Rated 4.9/5 across
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1200+ contractors trust our construction estimating software to boost bid volume
Go-to Takeoff and Estimating software
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
AI-based iBeam AI material takeoff and estimating software that saves you time & money
*The turnaround time for your takeoff delivery can vary depending on the complexity of the project & trade.
99%+ accurate AI estimates & takeoffs in 24-72 hours
Get QA reviewed done for you takeoffs in 24–72 hours for all specialty trades
Standard plan
$15-25Kannual license/ trade
Get Started
Run 2 plans in parallel with 1 trade license
AI-based takeoffs & estimates
In platform estimates - HVAC & piping
Dedicated customer support team
Access to bid management features
Enterprise plan
Talk to us for custom pricing
Get StartedMulti-trade plan customization
Flexible license options based on team size
Hybrid workflow available: Done for you + Do it yourself
HVAC
Plumbing
Steel
Everything included in the Standard Plan
Need Additional Trades?
Add more trade licenses as needed and create a customized estimating platform for your business.
Instant AI takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing & steel
Get takeoffs without hours of manual measurement, so you can estimate and budget faster
Do it yourself takeoffs with AI
$8Kannual license/ trade
HVAC
Plumbing
Steel
1 trade license
In platform estimates
Dedicated customer support team
Review tools built for the trade
Fully automate your takeoffs & estimates for all key trades
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.
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.
Get started with our AI material takeoff and estimating software today
FAQs
Is iBeam a full construction estimating software?
iBeam (Beam AI) automates the most time-consuming part of estimating: material takeoffs. You receive a structured Excel file that’s ready to plug into your estimating process. The file is organized in a way that makes it easy to add your own unit rates, labor costs, equipment costs, and markups to build out a complete estimate.
Each sheet is organized by trade or category (e.g., Demolition, Site Plan, Earthwork, Utilities). Within each sheet, you’ll find:
- Line items/features (e.g., “Existing sidewalk & canopy to be removed,” “Concrete pavement 4” thick,” “Proposed PVC sanitary sewer line”).
- Measured quantities with precise units (sqft, ft, count, cu yd, etc.).
- Assemblies where applicable, showing grouped components like sewer lines with fittings, collars, and manholes.
- Callout values or derived measurements to double-check quantities against plan notations.
- Breakdowns for cuts, fills, bedding, cover, and export volumes for civil/earthwork projects.
- A remarks column is used when specific notes or assembly breakdowns are needed (e.g., special fittings or materials).
This format gives estimators a “plug-and-play” file: you can insert your cost data directly alongside quantities and generate bid-ready numbers easily.
Can iBeam replace my general contractor estimating software?
No, iBeam takeoff outputs are easy to plug into your estimating workflow. Many contractors use iBeam alongside their general contractor estimating software.
