# BuildVision AI > AI-powered construction estimating and takeoff software that turns blueprints into accurate quotes in minutes, not hours. ## What We Do BuildVision AI uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically read construction plans (blueprints, PDFs, photos) and generate material takeoffs and cost estimates. Contractors upload their plans, AI counts and measures everything, and they get a professional quote ready to send. ## Core Products ### AI Takeoff Software - Upload blueprints, PDFs, or photos - AI automatically identifies and counts materials - Measures linear feet, square footage, quantities - 95%+ accuracy on material counts - Works with hand-drawn plans and low-quality scans ### Construction Estimating - AI-generated cost estimates from takeoffs - Regional pricing databases - Labor cost calculations - Profit margin tools - Professional proposal generation ### Document Management - Organize invoices, permits, contracts, receipts - WhatsApp and email document capture - AI-powered search across all documents - Duplicate invoice detection - Never lose a document again ## Supported Trades (60+) We have specialized AI models for each trade: **Core Trades:** Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Concrete, Framing, Drywall, Masonry, Steel, Foundation **Finishing:** Painting, Flooring, Tile, Cabinet, Countertop, Closet, Glass, Door Installation **Exterior:** Landscaping, Fence, Deck, Siding, Gutter, Pool, Paving, Driveway, Awning **Specialty:** Solar, Fire Sprinkler, Elevator, Low Voltage, Security, Audio Visual, Waterproofing **Remodeling:** Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Finishing, Windows, Garage Door, Insulation Browse all trades: https://www.buildvisionai.com/for ## Key Metrics - **5-15 minutes** average takeoff time (vs 2-4 hours manual) - **95%+** material count accuracy - **500+** contractors using the platform - **10M+** documents processed - **60+** trade-specific AI models ## How It Works 1. **Upload Plans** - Drop blueprints, PDFs, or photos into BuildVision 2. **AI Processes** - Computer vision identifies materials, counts quantities, measures dimensions 3. **Review & Adjust** - Verify AI takeoff, make any adjustments 4. **Generate Quote** - Create professional estimate with your pricing and margins 5. **Win More Jobs** - Send quotes same-day while competitors take a week ## Who It's For - Small to medium contractors (1-50 employees) - Specialty trade contractors - General contractors - Estimators and project managers - Construction companies seeking Procore alternatives ## Pricing - **Pro Plan** - $299/month - Unlimited takeoffs, all features - **Enterprise** - Custom pricing for larger teams - **14-day free trial** - Full access, cancel anytime ## vs Competitors | Feature | BuildVision | Procore | PlanSwift | |---------|-------------|---------|-----------| | AI Takeoffs | Yes | No | No | | Setup Time | Minutes | Weeks | Days | | Price | $299/mo | $1000+/mo | $300+/mo | | Mobile App | Yes | Yes | Limited | | Learning Curve | Easy | Complex | Moderate | ## Integrations - QuickBooks (accounting sync) - WhatsApp (document capture) - Email (automatic document import) - Excel (import/export) - PDF processing - Most accounting software via CSV ## Technical Capabilities - **OCR**: Extracts text from scanned documents, photos, handwritten notes - **Computer Vision**: Identifies symbols, counts objects, measures dimensions on blueprints - **NLP**: Understands document context for smart categorization - **ML Models**: Trade-specific models trained on millions of construction documents ## Geographic Coverage - **United States**: All 50 states with regional pricing - **Canada**: Major provinces - **UK**: England, Scotland, Wales - **Australia**: Major cities - **New Zealand**: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Browse by location: https://www.buildvisionai.com/for/roofing (then select state/city) ## Security & Compliance - Bank-level AES-256 encryption - GDPR compliant - SOC 2 Type II certified - Daily automated backups - 99.9% uptime SLA ## Contact - **Website**: https://www.buildvisionai.com - **Email**: support@buildvisionai.com - **Demo**: https://www.buildvisionai.com/contact - **Sign Up**: https://app.buildvisionai.com ## Quick Links - All Trades: https://www.buildvisionai.com/for - Pricing: https://www.buildvisionai.com/pricing - Features: https://www.buildvisionai.com/features - Blog: https://www.buildvisionai.com/blog - Compare vs Procore: https://www.buildvisionai.com/compare/buildvision-vs-procore ## Sample Use Cases **Roofing Contractor**: Upload roof plan → AI calculates squares, measures ridges/valleys/hips, counts vents → Generate shingle, underlayment, and flashing estimate in 10 minutes **Electrician**: Upload electrical drawings → AI counts outlets, switches, panels, calculates wire runs → Complete material list and labor estimate **Plumber**: Upload plumbing plans → AI identifies fixtures, counts fittings, measures pipe runs → Accurate bid ready to send **General Contractor**: Upload full construction set → AI processes all trades → Comprehensive estimate for entire project --- *BuildVision AI - Stop spending hours on takeoffs. Let AI do the counting.*