AI Construction Estimating Software: A Plain-English Guide
AI construction-estimating software uses computer vision and machine-learning models to read your plans, count materials automatically, and produce cost estimates in minutes instead of days. The result: faster bids, fewer manual errors, and happier clients.
Why traditional spreadsheets slow you down
Manual take-offs require zooming, measuring and typing—easy to mis-count rebar or door frames. Studies show the average paper take-off is off by 7-10 %.
How AI take-offs work under the hood
• Optical character recognition finds scale, elevations.
• Object-detection models identify walls, windows, plumbing lines.
• A pricing engine multiplies quantities by current material costs.
Real-life time-savings example
A mid-size GC can save 11 hours per bid and can close 18 % more projects after switching to AI estimating.
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