Manual takeoffs haven’t changed much in decades. Estimators still pore over PDFs, measure drawings by hand, count symbols, and cross-reference schedules. The process is slow, expensive, and highly dependent on individual expertise.
The problem isn’t just inefficiency—it’s opportunity cost.
When a takeoff takes several days, suppliers can only bid on a limited number of projects each month. That means fewer chances to win work, lower revenue potential, and missed opportunities when deadlines are tight.
AI-powered takeoff tools eliminate this bottleneck. Instead of measuring and counting manually, AI can instantly extract the materials a supplier provides directly from construction plans. No rework. No spreadsheets. No restarting when plans change.
The result is a bidding process that scales with demand, not headcount—allowing suppliers to pursue more work without burning out their teams.
