Beam AI
Overview
Beam AI automates construction takeoff and estimating by extracting data from PDFs into ready‑to‑use spreadsheets and PDFs within 24–72 hours. It supports multiple trades, applies user‑defined rates and markups, offers QA checks, a centralized bid dashboard, and cloud collaboration.
From the official site
AI takeoff and construction estimating software for contractors and suppliers. Save 90% of your time, bid 3X more jobs with 99% + accuracy using Beam AI.
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Key points from the official site
- Automating quantity extraction from uploaded plans
- Estimating to bid management in one connected workflow
- Featured and recognized by
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Official FAQ
- How does Beam AI work?
- Beam AI is an AI takeoff and estimating software that reads your project drawings and specifications, automatically identifies all material quantities, and delivers a complete, ready-to-use takeoff in formats like Excel and PDF. As an AI construction estimating software, it allows you to directly plug quantities into your pricing models, contractor estimator software, or share them instantly withi
- What types of trades does Beam AI support?
- Beam AI supports multiple trades, including HVAC/mechanical, concrete, electrical, plumbing, steel, civil, utilities, and more. In construction estimating workflows, it helps general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers scale bid capacity without increasing overhead.
- Who can use Beam AI?
- Beam AI is designed for: Subcontractors who want faster, more accurate digital takeoffs within their construction estimating process. General contractors managing multi-trade projects who need reliable data for budgeting and bidding using general contractor estimating software. Suppliers and distributors who depend on accurate material quantities to power their contractor estimator software and pr
- What are the benefits of using Beam AI for takeoffs?
- Beam AI (also known as iBeam) saves 15–20 hours per week for estimators by automating manual quantity extraction. As an advanced AI construction estimating software, it: - Reduces human error - Delivers accurate, bid-ready material quantities - Interprets specs, legends, and notes automatically - Helps teams focus on pricing strategy instead of manual measuring Whether you're handling concrete e
- What do customers say about Beam AI?
- Contractors using Beam AI report saving 15–20 hours per week and bidding 3x more projects without hiring additional staff. By upgrading their construction estimating software, teams improve turnaround time, reduce rework, and gain clearer visibility across their estimating pipeline.
- Can I request a demo of Beam AI?
- Yes. You can schedule a live demo to see how Beam AI Takeoff automates the most time-consuming part of your construction estimating process. During the demo, our product experts will show how Beam AI scans your actual drawings and generates bid-ready estimates.
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