AI quantity takeoff & estimating

PDF set in.
Priced bid out.
Under 10 minutes.

BuildVision AI reads your blueprints, counts every fixture and linear foot, and builds a margin-loaded quote — so you bid more jobs without hiring more estimators.

Cancel anytime14-day full access
4.8/5
500+ contractors · 10,000+ blueprints
E-2.4 — Lighting Plan · Level 03.pdf
AI processing
Detecting · symbol type
2x2 Recessed LED
Confidence
98.2%
Pages 38/42 · 92%
ETA 38s
Built for the contractors who don’t miss bid day
500+ trade contractors · 10,000+ blueprints processed
Avg. quote in 10 min
Roof
Bell Electric
Monticello Homes
Pyramid Construction
BLDX
Roof Next
Demolition Blokes
Roof
Bell Electric
Monticello Homes
Pyramid Construction
BLDX
Roof Next
Demolition Blokes
Roof
Bell Electric
Monticello Homes
Pyramid Construction
BLDX
Roof Next
Demolition Blokes
Built for your trade

Tell us what you bid.
We’ll show you what you’ll save.

Every trade has its own symbols, assemblies and unit pricing. BuildVision AI ships pre-trained models for the trades below — pick yours and we’ll tailor everything from the demo to the proposal templates.

How it works

Three steps from PDF to priced proposal.

No new workflow to learn. Drop in your plans, review the AI’s work, and ship a proposal your client can sign on the spot.

01
Upload your set

Drag in PDFs or image scans. Even hand-marked drawings work.

Drop PDF set
PDF · DWG · 800 MB max
Linwood-Tower-Set.pdf · 42 pages
02
AI counts & classifies

Computer vision identifies symbols and assemblies; you review, override, and lock counts.

Page 38 / 4298.2% conf.
  • 1,284 fixtures
  • 6,310 lf conduit
  • 6 ambiguous → review
03
Send a priced bid

Apply your assemblies and margins. Export to Excel, Google Sheets, or signed PDF.

Proposal · v3Sent · won 3h later
$184,210
EXCEL
SHEETS
PDF
Run the math

See the revenue you’re leaving on the table.

Five numbers. Your real upside in seconds. Adjust the sliders to match your shop.

Bids per month12
Hours per takeoff14
Loaded $ / hour$95
Win rate28%
Avg job value$85k
Extra revenue / month
$286k
$3.4M / year · from extra bids you can run at your win rate
Extra bids / month
+12
at the same headcount
$ saved / month
$14,345
vs current estimating cost
Hours back / month
151
~0.9 FTE freed up
Payback
<1d
at $299/mo
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Customer story

“Our estimators were burning Saturdays. With BuildVision AI, we went from 4 bids a week to 11 — without hiring. Our hit rate climbed from 22% to 33% in the first quarter.”

Maya Khoury
Chief Estimator · Bell Electric
Bell Electric
Bid volume
2.75×
in 90 days
Hit rate
+11pt
22% → 33%
Hours back
38h
per estimator/wk
Payback
5 days
first project
Capabilities

Built for the way you actually bid.

Full feature list →

Symbol & legend detection

Auto-reads your legend, finds matching symbols across all sheets — even when scales differ.

Linear measurements

Conduit runs, ducts, baseboards, perimeters — pixel-accurate to your scale bar.

Your assemblies

Map detected items to your existing assemblies and unit pricing in one click.

Quote generator

Branded proposals with margins, alternates and exclusions — sent in two clicks.

Audit trail

Every count is traceable back to the marked-up page. Defendable on dispute.

Exports

One-click export to Excel, Google Sheets, and signed PDF. Push your bid where your team works.

Why teams switch

BuildVision AI vs the way you bid today.

Manual / BluebeamLegacy estimating SaaSBuildVision AI
Time to first count2–3 days4–8 hours9 minutes
Setup time2–6 weeks trainingSame day
Symbol detectionManual clickTemplate-basedAI · 98% conf.
Quote generationExcel re-entrySeparate moduleBuilt in · branded
Mobile reviewNoNoiOS / Android
Starting price$0 + 2 days labor$1,200/seat·mo$299/mo
FAQ

Answers before you ask.

How accurate is the AI takeoff?

Every takeoff includes confidence scores and review flags. Ambiguous items are surfaced for human review before they hit the quote.

What file types does it handle?

PDF (vector + scanned), DWG, DXF, JPEG/PNG. Up to 800 MB per upload. We OCR scanned legends and reconcile multiple revisions automatically.

Does it work for my trade?

Pre-trained models for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, concrete, demolition and general civil. If your trade isn't listed, we'll fine-tune on your historical drawings — typically a 5-day onboarding.

How does it integrate with my workflow?

One-click export to Excel, Google Sheets, and signed PDF. Your assemblies and unit rates stay your source of truth.

Is my project data secure?

Drawings are encrypted in transit and at rest. Enterprise plans include DPA support, access controls, and SOC 2-aligned security workflows.

14 days · full access · cancel anytime

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