BuildVision AI Takeoff Agent

Stop Doing Takeoffs Manually. Give Them to the BuildVision AI Agent.

The AI construction agent that does the takeoff for you

Upload the plans and tell it what you need. The agent reads the sheets, finds, counts, and measures the scope, builds the BOQ, and turns it into an editable quote—while you work on the next bid.

E320 - Electrical Lighting Plan
Golden E320 electrical lighting plan inside the BuildVision takeoff editor.
Dual tech ceiling occupancy sensor
20 EA
92%

Work off your desk

The agent does the takeoff

  • Upload a construction plan set and tell the agent what trade or scope to take off.
  • The agent reads the drawings, finds the work, and completes counts and measurements.
  • Get organized quantities and a bill of quantities without tracing every page by hand.
  • Move the completed takeoff into an editable estimate and quote.

Bid output back

Get quantities, BOQ, and quote

  • Complete the takeoff from the plan set.
  • Build the quantities into an estimate using your costing setup.
  • Create the quote and keep the source drawing evidence attached.

See the agent at work

Watch the whole bid move through BuildVision

Plans go in. The takeoff, drawing evidence, BOQ, and editable quote come out—without rebuilding the same work at every stage.

01 · Upload the plan set

One upload. Every relevant sheet.

Drop in a PDF or ZIP. BuildVision prepares the pages and keeps the takeoff attached to the right project.

36
plan pages prepared
PDF or ZIP
Project-linked
Ready for AI
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Start AI takeoff

Upload one plan or a ZIP of plan PDFs. The work stays inside its project.

E320_Electrical_Lighting.pdfReady to add to a projectPDF · 36 pages · 18.4 MB
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Upload saved
Pages prepared
Ready for scope
02 · Tell it the scope

Say what you need. The agent finds where it lives.

Describe the bid scope once. The agent identifies the sheets, item groups, and measurements required to complete it.

12
relevant sheets found
Trade understood
Scope mapped
Evidence enabled
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Electrical lighting plan selected for the AI takeoff scope.
E320 · Floor Plan — LightingPage 36 of 36
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What should I take off?

Describe the bid scope. The agent will find the relevant sheets.

Takeoff instructions
Take off all electrical lighting fixtures, controls, and branch wiring. Include counts and linear measurements across every relevant sheet.
Trade
Electrical
Sheets
Relevant sheets
Measurements
Counts + linear
Output
BOQ + quote
Scope understood
12 electrical sheets identified · 7 item groups · drawing evidence on
Run AI takeoff
03 · Agent does the takeoff

The takeoff runs while you work the next bid.

BuildVision reads the drawings, finds the work, counts symbols, traces runs, and organizes the result across the plan set.

219
items found and measured
Counts completed
Runs measured
Items organized
E320 - Electrical Lighting Plan
Golden E320 electrical lighting plan inside the BuildVision takeoff editor.
Dual tech ceiling occupancy sensor
20 EA
92%
04 · Review the result

Every quantity shows its work.

Select any item and jump straight to its marks on the source drawing. Check or edit the work without repeating it.

1 click
from quantity to drawing
Drawing-linked
Easy to inspect
Editable in place
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%
05 · Build the BOQ

A clean BOQ lands ready to price.

Measured quantities become organized line items with units, source sheets, labor, material cost, and your pricing structure.

48
organized BOQ line items
CSI organized
Costs applied
Source retained
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Electrical lighting BOQ
Created from 219 drawing-linked takeoff items
Create quote
Electrical plan with takeoff evidence feeding the bill of quantities.
Source evidence
E320 · Electrical lighting
Line itemSheetQtyUnitUnit costTotal
A2 — 2×2 recessed direct fixtureE32035EA$170.00$5,950.00
B — 2×4 shallow plenum fixtureE32021EA$220.00$4,620.00
A1 — 2×4 recessed direct fixtureE32018EA$220.00$3,960.00
#12 lighting branch wiringE3203,686LF$0.42$1,548.12
Dual-tech occupancy sensorE32020EA$137.00$2,740.00
C — 4.5in LED downlightE32014EA$194.00$2,716.00
48
line items
219
linked measurements
$37,434
material total
06 · Finish the quote

The takeoff becomes an editable quote.

Review the commercial details, adjust pricing and margin, preview the customer document, then share or send it.

$89,000
editable bid ready to send
Autosaved
Customer preview
Share and send
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Quotes/Q-2026-014
Northgate Office — Electrical
Northgate Commercial · Valid through Sep 30, 2026
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Electrical lighting
Created from E320 takeoff · 48 line items
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DescriptionQtyUnitPriceTotal
A2 — 2×2 recessed direct fixture35EA$170.00$5,950.00
B — 2×4 shallow plenum fixture21EA$220.00$4,620.00
A1 — 2×4 recessed direct fixture18EA$220.00$3,960.00
Lighting branch wiring3,686LF$0.42$1,548.12
Tax
7.00%
Discount
$0.00
Margin
25.0%
Bid total
$89,000.00
One connected workflow
Plan setAI takeoffBOQEditable quote

The drawing evidence stays connected all the way through, so your team can inspect the work without re-entering it.

From takeoff to estimate

An AI estimator that actually does the takeoff

Most “AI estimator” tools still leave you doing the slow part. BuildVision takes the plan set, completes the takeoff, organizes the quantities, and carries the work into the estimate and quote.

Stop tracing plans

The agent finds and measures the scope across the sheets.

Stop counting by hand

Repeated symbols become organized takeoff quantities.

Stop re-keying data

The completed takeoff flows into the BOQ and estimate.

Bid more work

Move on to the next opportunity while the agent handles the takeoff.

Source drawing marks stay attached to the takeoff, so your team can check the completed work, set pricing, and approve the final bid.

AI construction agent FAQs

What does the BuildVision AI Construction Agent do?

It does the construction takeoff. Upload the plan set, tell the agent the trade or scope, and it reads the sheets, finds the work, completes counts and measurements, organizes the BOQ, and moves the result into an editable quote.

Does the agent do the takeoff or just assist me?

It does the takeoff. You do not have to trace every run, count every symbol, or transfer every quantity into the next tool by hand. The completed work stays connected to the source drawings so your team can inspect it before the bid goes out.

Is this an AI estimator?

Yes. BuildVision turns plans into quantities and an estimate without leaving you to do all the manual takeoff work. It goes further by carrying the completed takeoff into a BOQ and editable quote.

What do I get back from the agent?

You get the drawing-linked counts and measurements, organized takeoff quantities, a bill of quantities, and an editable estimate or quote ready for your pricing and commercial decisions.

Can I check the takeoff before using it?

Yes. Counts and measurements remain tied to the drawing evidence. Your team can inspect the takeoff, adjust the scope, apply pricing, and approve the final bid without starting the work over.

Give Your Next Takeoff to the Agent

Upload the plan set, tell it the scope, and get the takeoff, BOQ, and editable quote back.

Let the Agent Do My Takeoff
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