Takeoff Software for Construction Estimators

Beam AI reads your project drawings and specifications, automatically identifies all material quantities, and delivers a complete, ready-to-use takeoff in formats like Excel and PDF. You can directly plug these into your pricing models or share them in bid packages.

Beam AI supports multiple trades — including HVAC/mechanical, concrete, electrical, plumbing, steel, civil, utilities, and more. It’s built for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who want to scale their bid capacity.

Beam AI is designed for:

• Subcontractors who want faster, more accurate takeoffs.
• General contractors who manage multi-trade projects.
• Suppliers and distributors who provide material quotes based on takeoffs.

Beam AI (also known as iBeam) saves 15-20 hours/week for estimators. Multiply that for each project & month, and you have incredible time savings by automating manual takeoffs. It delivers accurate, bid-ready material quantities, reduces human error, and helps your team focus on pricing, strategy, and winning more bids. Additionally, Beam AI reads specs, notes, and legends, and automatically interprets details to do material takeoffs. Whether you’re managing large-scale beam construction projects or handling detailed trade-specific takeoffs, Beam AI ensures accuracy, speed, and consistency across every takeoff.

Contractors using Beam AI report saving over 60 hours per week and bidding 3–5x more projects without additional staff. Read success stories and Beam AI reviews on the case studies page.

Yes. You can schedule a live demo to see how Beam AI Takeoff automates the most time-consuming part of your estimating workflow. You can talk to our product expert to understand how iBeam Software fits in your preconstruction process and can scan your actual drawings and deliver results accordingly.

The pricing structure of Beam AI operates on an annual subscription model based on measurable sheet credits, allowing users to perform unlimited AI takeoffs throughout the year within their plan limit. Rather than a pay-per-job or pay-as-you-go pricing, Beam AI users purchase a bundle of sheet credits upfront, making it ideal for contractors or estimators who process 500 or more sheets annually.

Additionally, Beam AI allows limited rollover of unused sheet credits (up to 15%) into the next year, offering flexibility for fluctuating project volumes. This pricing model is designed to scale with your business size and project workload, making it particularly beneficial for construction estimators, suppliers, contractors, and project managers who handle a steady flow of bids throughout the year. For more details on pricing, visit our pricing page.

Beam AI is a cloud-based platform that lets your team access drawings and takeoffs anytime, anywhere—no on-premise installation required. Through the iBeam Portal, users can easily collaborate, share projects in real time, and keep everyone aligned. You can easily share takeoffs with teammates, create personal duplicates, filter by team member, and opt in to team submission emails, right in your browser.

To access your projects and takeoffs, simply visit the official Beam AI Portal by going to ibeam.ai or clicking the login button on the Beam AI homepage. Once there, enter your registered email and password to complete your iBeam login.

Through the iBeam Portal, users can upload drawings, track project progress, and download completed Beam AI takeoffs anytime, from any device.

If you encounter any issues while logging in, the Beam AI support team is available to help through the email assistance options, or you can directly contact your dedicated customer success manager.