STM8 – AI Powered Takeoffs

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Your AI-powered takeoff and bid engine

STM8 turns construction drawings into accurate, ready-to-send bids in minutes. Simply upload a file and STM8 automatically extracts the materials you supply, applies your pricing, and generates a custom bid. No measuring, counting, or spreadsheets required. STM8 helps suppliers respond faster, bid more projects, and win more work with confidence.

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About STM8

WHAT IT DOES

STM8 turns construction drawings into accurate, ready-to-send bids. Suppliers upload a PDF, DWG, or BIM file, and STM8 automatically extracts the materials they supply, applies their pricing, and generates a complete bid in minutes.

WHY IT MATTERS

Manual takeoffs take days, limit how many projects suppliers can bid, and introduce costly errors. STM8 eliminates measuring, counting, and rework—allowing suppliers to bid more jobs, respond faster, and win more work.

HOW IT WORKS

STM8 reads construction plans, extracts quantities and specifications, and matches them to the supplier’s product catalog and pricing. When drawings or specs change, bids are automatically updated—no manual rework required.

HOW IT’S DIFFERENT

Traditional estimating tools assist with parts of the process. STM8 automates the entire workflow—from takeoff to pricing to bid creation—using AI built specifically for suppliers, not generic construction software.

WHY SUPPLIERS LOVE STM8

STM8 reduces estimation time by up to 98%, lowers overhead, and helps suppliers pursue more opportunities without adding staff. It turns bidding into a competitive advantage instead of a bottleneck.

USE CASES

How STM8 helps

TAKEOFFS

BIDDING

SPEED

ACCURACY

SCALABILITY

CHANGE ORDERS

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Automated material takeoffs

STM8 reads construction drawings and automatically extracts the materials you supply—no measuring, counting, or schedule reviews required. What once took days now happens in minutes.

Common supplier types

Electrical Plumbing Drywall Doors & Hardware Concrete

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Instant bid generation

STM8 applies your pricing to extracted quantities and generates a complete, ready-to-send bid automatically. No spreadsheets, formulas, or manual assembly—just upload and bid.

Ideal for

Manufacturers Distributors Installers Fabricators

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Bid faster than competitors

By reducing takeoff and estimation time by up to 98%, STM8 allows suppliers to respond first, bid more projects, and increase win rates without adding headcount.

Used on

Public bids Private developments Design-build Fast-track projects

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Consistent, error-free estimates

STM8 eliminates manual mistakes caused by missed items, outdated pricing, or inconsistent assumptions—delivering standardized, repeatable bids every time.

Best for

High-volume bidders Multi-branch suppliers National accounts

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Scale bids without scaling staff

STM8 allows suppliers to pursue significantly more projects without hiring additional estimators—turning bidding into a scalable, predictable process.

Company size

Small teams Mid-size suppliers Enterprise suppliers

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Automatic updates when plans change

When drawings or specifications are revised, STM8 automatically recalculates quantities and pricing—eliminating rework and ensuring every bid stays current.

All construction suppliers

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DATA

Backed by results

5 Days

Average time to complete a manual takeoff and bid

Most suppliers spend multiple days reviewing drawings, measuring quantities, and building bids—slowing response time and limiting how many projects they can pursue.

Industry average

10+

Projects lost per year due to slow bidding

Suppliers routinely skip or miss opportunities simply because they can’t turn bids around fast enough—especially on competitive or fast-track projects.

Supplier interviews

98%

Reduction in takeoff and bid preparation time

STM8 compresses days of manual work into minutes by automating material extraction, pricing, and bid creation.

STM8 internal benchmarks

$300K+

Annual savings compared to human-only estimating

By reducing estimator labor, rework, and overhead, STM8 can save suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.

Mid-size supplier estimate

3×

Increase in bid volume without adding staff

Suppliers using automation can pursue significantly more projects without hiring additional estimators or support staff.

Operational modeling

Minutes

Time to generate a ready-to-send bid with STM8

Upload a drawing, apply your pricing, and generate a complete bid—no spreadsheets, no rework, no delays.

STM8 platform performance

TESTIMONIALS

What people are saying

“Before STM8, our estimating team could only handle a limited number of bids each month. Now we upload drawings, get material takeoffs instantly, and generate bids in minutes. We’re bidding on significantly more projects—and winning more of them—without adding headcount.”

Mark Reynolds

VP Estimating, Regional Building Materials Supplier

“STM8 replaced days of manual takeoff work with a process that takes minutes. We no longer waste time measuring plans or rebuilding bids after changes. The cost savings alone justified the platform, but the real value is how many more opportunities we can pursue.”

Laura Chen

Director of Operations, Commercial Supplier

“We used to pass on projects simply because we couldn’t turn bids around fast enough. With STM8, speed is no longer a bottleneck. Our team focuses on pricing strategy instead of manual work, and our bid volume has increased dramatically.”

David Morales

Owner, Specialty Construction Supply Company

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Power your bids with AI-driven takeoffs and estimation

STM8 Supplier

INSTANT BIDS

AI-powered takeoffs and bid generation for suppliers.

STM8 Supplier turns construction drawings into accurate, ready-to-send bids in minutes. Upload plans, extract materials automatically, apply your pricing and respond faster.

Automated material takeoffs
Instant bid generation using your pricing
Reduce takeoff and estimating time by 98%
Bid on more projects without adding staff

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STM8 Buyer

COMING SOON

Instant product sourcing and pricing across suppliers.

STM8 Buyer will allow contractors and buyers to instantly source materials, compare supplier pricing, and generate accurate budgets using real supplier data—all from a single platform.

Search and source products instantly
Compare real-time supplier pricing
Build budgets without manual outreach
Reduce sourcing time from days to minutes

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The STM8 Advantage

STM8 performance isn’t theoretical—it’s proven in real bidding workflows.

Built on real construction drawings and supplier pricing
Proven reductions in takeoff and bid preparation time
Consistent, repeatable estimates without manual rework
Designed for real-world supplier operations, not demos
Trusted by experienced construction professionals

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