Electrical Takeoff Software for Estimators
Manual electrical takeoffs? You’re missing out on 2x the bidding opportunities
Automate your electrical takeoffs, save 90% of your time, get QA-approved results in 24–72 hours, and 2X your bids without extra headcount.
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How our AI-based electrical takeoff software works
Generate fully automated electrical takeoffs in 4 simple steps
Upload electrical plans in PDF format
Simply drop your electrical drawings, specs, and legends, including fixtures, panels, branches, conduits, and takeoff PDFs.
Confirm scope of work for your electrical takeoff
Your scope will be pre-aligned for switchgear, lighting, wiring, conduit, panels, and fixtures. Simply check the box to proceed. Have system-specific notes or wiring deviations? Capture them in “Project-Specific Deviations.”
AI does the electrical quantity takeoff for you
Beam AI extracts quantities from your electrical plans—wiring, lighting, grounding, and more—and delivers an Excel-ready file.
Get reviewed electrical takeoffs
Get QA-reviewed takeoffs. Each takeoff is reviewed by our QA team and delivered within 24–72 hours.
What's holding electrical estimators down?
Manual takeoffs eat up your time, slowing down estimates and bids.
Limited time to bid on more projects
Manual tasks like measuring wiring, conduits, and lighting fixtures take up days, reducing your ability to submit more bids or respond quickly to RFPs.
Too much manual effort, too little focus on strategy
Manual takeoffs consume 50% of your bid cycle, with revisions forcing you to redo everything. This leaves little room for refining estimates, coordinating with vendors, or optimizing bids.
Future-ready AI-based takeoff software for electrical contractors
Reclaim 15-20 hours a week and double your bid capacity.
Save 90% of time on electrical takeoffs
Let Beam AI automatically extract quantities for switches, outlets, electrical boxes, and more—no manual tracing needed. It reads specs and notes to complete takeoffs just like an estimator.
Bid 2x more jobs without growing your team
With Beam AI handling the heavy lifting, you can double your bid capacity and focus on high-impact tasks like RFIs, RFQs, value engineering, and pricing strategy.
See what our customers have to say
"With Beam AI, we’re saving about 70% of the time we used to spend on takeoffs. That extra time is now going toward sales follow-ups and pursuing more work without growing the team."
Mike Thomas
Vice President | MGT Enterprises
Read Success Story"We went from 2 bids a week to 8–9, with no extra hires, thanks to Beam AI."
Danell Zarrelli
Assistant Project Manager| Harner Plumbing
Read Success Story"With Beam AI, we’re submitting 25% more bids, without adding another estimator to the team."
Stephen Mendoza
Outside Sales Representative, Cape Cod Winwater
Read Success Story"We’ve doubled our revenue from $6M to $12M and cut our bid turnaround from five days to just two after adopting Beam AI."
Project Manager & Business Development Services at a commercial HVAC contractor in Minneapolis
Read Success Story"With Beam AI, we have cut 80% of the time on takeoffs to focus on bigger projects and send on more proposals."
Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner | Desert Rat Welding, LLC
Read Success Story"We’re saving a week’s worth of time on takeoffs and recording 1.5x business growth after switching to Beam AI."
Roy Cabrera
Estimator | Pilkington Construction Co.
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What is a takeoff in electrical?
An electrical takeoff is the process of identifying and measuring electrical components (like switches, fixtures, conduits, etc) from construction drawings to calculate material quantities.
How does electrical takeoff software work?
Electrical takeoff software like Beam AI automates this process. AI takes off quantities, and a QA team reviews it before the output reaches you, eliminating the need to trace or calculate quantities manually. Just upload your plans.
What format are the takeoff results in?
Export your electrical quantity takeoff in custom Excel formats to quickly build estimates, generate branded PDFs for presentations, or share with stakeholders via a simple view-only link.
How does AI-based electrical takeoff software handle addenda and revisions?
Beam AI electrical takeoff software auto-detects quantity changes across addenda, no need to re-do takeoffs manually. You get a side-by-side Addendum Variance Report comparing versions with quantity changes, new or removed items, and sheet-level highlights.
How does pricing work for AI-based electrical takeoff software?
Beam AI operates on an annual subscription model tailored to fit your project’s needs. You’ll receive credits in the form of workable sheets, which can be used for your takeoffs throughout the subscription period. Check out the pricing page for full details.
What is electrical takeoff software?
Electrical takeoff software is a digital tool that allows contractors to perform material takeoffs from electrical blueprints and schematics by measuring lengths, areas, and counting symbols on the digital plan.
This technology streamlines the bidding process by automating manual tasks, reducing errors associated with traditional methods, and providing accurate estimates of materials and costs, ultimately saving time and enhancing competitiveness.
How does electrical takeoff software work?
Electrical takeoff software streamlines the process of quantifying and estimating materials for construction projects. Here’s how it typically works:
- Digital Plan Upload: Contractors upload digital versions of electrical plans and blueprints into the software.
- On-Screen Measurements: Using tools within the software, users can click and drag to measure linear distances (e.g., for conduits or cables), calculate areas (e.g., for lighting coverage), and count individual items (e.g., switches, outlets, or light fixtures).
- Material Quantities: The software compiles the measurements and counts to generate a precise list of materials required for the project.
- Automation: Some AI-based takeoff software, like Beam AI, can fully automate takeoffs and provide bid-ready outputs. This speeds up estimation, boosts accuracy, and increases overall win rates.
What is residential electrical estimating software?
Residential electrical estimating software is a digital tool designed to help electricians, contractors, and estimators accurately calculate the cost of electrical work for residential construction projects. It automates the process of measuring, quantifying, and pricing electrical materials, labor, and overhead based on project plans or blueprints.
What is commercial electrical estimating software?
Commercial electrical estimating software is a specialized digital tool designed to help contractors, estimators, and electrical firms accurately calculate the cost of electrical systems for commercial construction projects. Unlike residential projects, commercial projects are typically larger, more complex, and involve multiple systems and components, so this software is built to handle scale and complexity efficiently.
What is an electrical quantity takeoff?
An electrical quantity takeoff is the process of measuring and listing all the electrical materials and components required for a construction project. This includes items like wires, outlets, switches, panels, lighting fixtures, and conduit. The goal is to provide accurate quantities so contractors can estimate costs, plan labor, and prepare detailed bids. Using digital tools or software for takeoffs improves accuracy, saves time, and reduces the risk of missing materials.
Beam AI electrical quantity takeoff software can fully automate takeoffs. All you need to do is upload plans in PDF format, select scope, and you get fully done-for-you takeoffs within 24-72 hours.
What is an electrical takeoff spreadsheet?
An electrical takeoff spreadsheet is a document or software file that itemizes every electrical component, material, and quantity needed for a construction or renovation project, based on design files and specifications.
This detailed list is essential for accurately estimating costs, planning material procurement, bidding on projects, and ensuring that no critical items are missed, helping to keep the project on track. It serves as a crucial link between complex electrical plans and the practical, cost-effective execution of the work.
What is an electrical takeoff spreadsheet?
An electrical takeoff spreadsheet is a document or software file that itemizes every electrical component, material, and quantity needed for a construction or renovation project, based on design files and specifications.
This detailed list is essential for accurately estimating costs, planning material procurement, bidding on projects, and ensuring that no critical items are missed, helping to keep the project on track. It serves as a crucial link between complex electrical plans and the practical, cost-effective execution of the work.
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