AI quantity takeoff & estimating

PDF set in.
Priced bid out.

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.

No credit card required

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%
Capabilities

What you get with every plan set.

Upload the PDFs. BuildVision counts and measures them, prices the takeoff with your rates, and shows where every number came from.

Full feature list →
  • Counts from your legend

    BuildVision reads the legend table on your plans and finds the matching symbols across a sheet or the whole set, even when the scales differ.

  • Lengths and areas to scale

    Conduit, duct and pipe runs, plus walls, floors and roofs, measured against the scale on each sheet.

  • Your assemblies and rates

    Map what was counted to your assemblies and unit rates. Your pricing stays the source of truth.

  • Quotes from the takeoff

    Quantities flow into a branded quote with your costs and margin, shared as a link your client can sign. No retyping.

  • Traced back to the sheet

    Each count and measurement links back to its marks on the page it came from, so you can check it before you bid.

  • Excel, CSV and PDF exports

    Download quantities as an Excel workbook or CSV, and the marked-up plans as a PDF.

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 send a proposal your client can sign.

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
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 each trade below. Pick yours to see what it takes off.

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 teamYour own assemblies and unit rates
Quote generationRe-enter quantitiesDepends on the toolEditable estimates and branded quotes
Checking quantitiesEstimator reviewDepends on your processEvery number traced to its marks on the sheet
Getting operationalInternal setup and trainingDepends on the supplierSelf-serve in minutes; guided setup optional
FAQ

Answers before you ask.

How accurate is the AI takeoff?

The AI counts symbols and measures runs and areas on your sheets. Every count and measurement shows as a mark on the drawing, so you can check it, fix it or add what's missing before you bid. Your team approves the final numbers.

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.

Start free · no credit card required

Your next bid set is sitting on someone’s desk right now.

Upload it and turn the AI takeoff into a priced quote.

Book a demo

Prefer a walkthrough before you start?

Book a demo, or send us one bid package with your plans and your own takeoff. We run it through BuildVision and send back the results so you can compare before paying for anything.

  • Explore takeoff, estimating, and quoting.
  • Discuss your drawings and estimating rules.
  • Or send one bid package and get results back without a meeting.
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Tell us what you estimate

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

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