AI-based construction takeoff and estimating software for estimators
Save 90% time. Bid 3X more jobs
Beam AI is your go-to takeoff and estimating software, automating takeoffs with AI and a human-in-the-loop QA process, delivering quantities to your inbox within 36 hours*. Get instant excel-based estimates with clear material and labor costs.
Increased revenue by $1M within 6 months
Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs
2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M
Doubled Revenue from $6M to $12M
Reduced 80% Time on Takeoffs
2X revenue growth - $900K to $2M
Why top contractors trust iBeam AI - AI-based takeoff & estimating software to bid competitively
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
Fully automate your takeoffs & estimates for all key trades
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.
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.
How Do We Price It?
Beam AI uses an annual license-based pricing model based on the trade you operate in
Do It Yourself (DIY) with AI
Get AI takeoffs in 10 minutes, with 90% feature capture accuracy
Done For You (DFY) with AI + Human in the loop
Get bid-ready, human-reviewed takeoffs
and estimates in 24-72 hours
$18K/license per year
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Roofing
HVAC & Piping (Includes one DIY license too)
Demolition
Masonry
Utility
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.
