AI quantity takeoff & estimating

PDF set in.
Priced bid out.

AI takeoff, estimating, and quoting configured around your process. We help your team implement the workflow, validate the outputs, and put it into use.

No credit card requiredDemo on your drawings
E320 - Electrical Lighting Plan
Golden E320 electrical lighting plan inside the BuildVision takeoff editor.
Dual tech ceiling occupancy sensor
20 EA
2#12 lighting branch runs
1318 LF
92%

Your software. Set up with you.

We help configure BuildVision around your estimating rules, check the outputs on your drawings, and train your team. Get practical help putting the platform to work, with support after setup.

  1. 01

    Understand your rules

    We work through your drawings, trade scope, assemblies, unit rates, exclusions, and estimating handoffs.

  2. 02

    Configure and validate

    We configure the agreed workflows and compare outputs with agreed reference estimates. Scope, review steps, and acceptance criteria are defined together.

  3. 03

    Train and maintain

    We train your team to review and use the outputs, then support and maintain your setup through your ongoing subscription.

Validation applies to the agreed scope and reference drawings. Your team retains responsibility for final quantities, pricing, exclusions, and bid approval.

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.

See the existing platform in action: read plans, review quantities, and build a proposal. During setup, we configure these steps around your estimating rules.

01
Upload your set

Drag in a PDF plan set, or a ZIP of PDFs.

Drop PDF set
PDF · ZIP of PDFs
Linwood-Tower-Set.pdf · 42 pages
02
AI counts & classifies

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

Page 38 / 42Example takeoff
  • 1,284 fixtures
  • 6,310 lf conduit
  • 6 ambiguous → review
03
Send a priced bid

Apply your assemblies and margins. Share the quote as a link your client can sign, or export quantities as CSV.

Proposal · v3Example quote
$184,210
LINK
E-SIGN
CSV
Run the math

Estimate the value of time saved.

Enter your workload and the hours you expect to save per takeoff. Use agreed reference estimates during setup to measure that input.

Bids per month12
Hours per takeoff14
Loaded $ / hour$95
Hours saved per takeoff (your assumption)0
Hours saved / month
0
based on your time-saving assumption
Value of time / month
$0
hours saved × your loaded hourly cost
Remaining hours / month
168
for the same number of takeoffs
Assumed time reduction
0%
set by you; not a measured product result

This is a planning scenario, not a forecast. Time value is not cash savings or additional revenue. Subscription costs, review time and other work affect your result.

Measure it on your own plans
Discuss your drawings and agree what to measure during setup.
Book a demo
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.

Quote generator

Branded quotes with your logo, costs and margins — shared as a link your client can sign.

Audit trail

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

Exports

Export takeoff quantities as CSV for Excel or Google Sheets. Push your bid where your team works.

Why teams switch

BuildVision AI vs the way you bid today.

Manual / BluebeamLegacy estimating SaaSBuildVision AI
TakeoffCount and measure by handTool-specific setupAI-assisted counts and measurements; your team reviews
Estimating rulesSpreadsheet formulasConfigured by your teamAgreed rules configured during setup
Quote generationRe-enter quantitiesDepends on the toolEditable estimates and branded quotes
ValidationEstimator reviewDepends on your processOutputs compared with agreed references and criteria
Getting operationalInternal setup and trainingDepends on the supplierCustom setup, training, and ongoing support
FAQ

Answers before you ask.

How accurate is the AI takeoff?

We agree the scope, reference drawings and estimates, review responsibilities, and acceptance criteria during setup. We validate the configured outputs against those references. Your team reviews quantities and approves the final bid.

What file types does it handle?

PDF construction plans. Upload a single PDF or a ZIP of PDFs.

Does it work for my trade?

Pre-trained models for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, concrete, demolition and general civil.

How does it integrate with my workflow?

Export takeoff quantities as CSV for Excel or Google Sheets, and share quotes as a link your client can sign in the browser. Your assemblies and unit rates stay your source of truth.

Is my project data secure?

Drawings are encrypted in transit and at rest. A quote stays private until you share it, and you can password-protect the shared link.

Book a demo

See how BuildVision fits your estimating workflow.

Tell us what you estimate. We’ll walk through the platform and discuss the setup, training, and support your team needs.

  • Explore takeoff, estimating, and quoting.
  • Discuss your drawings and estimating rules.
  • Work out the right setup and support.
  1. 1Your details
  2. 2Choose a time

Tell us what you estimate

A few details, then choose a time on the next screen.

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No credit card required. Drawings are optional.

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