Case study

Saving 8 Hours/Week While Maintaining Bid Accuracy with Beam AI Takeoff Software
Find out how Beam AI helped Merritt Contracting improve its bid turnaround time and save hours on doing takeoffs.
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About Merritt Contracting
Started in 1995, Merritt Contracting is a local leader in civil and concrete construction. From utility to concrete and site preparation, they have all the equipment and expertise that is needed to get the job done. Their pipe crews have years of experience to help meet and exceed customers' expectations. From home slabs to detailed and extensive commercial buildings, Merritt is a team to call.
Key wins
Saved 5-8 hours a week on doing takeoffs
Ensured higher bid accuracy across all projects with greater confidence.
Auto-detecting addenda streamlined takeoff revisions, saving valuable hours.
Challenges
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They used to take off material quantities manually, which demanded significant human effort.
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Manual process delays bid turnaround times, reducing the overall number of bids submitted.
Business impact
Better focus on sales strategy and customer service initiatives.
With AI taking off material quantity and ensuring timely delivery, bid turnaround times have improved.
Automated detection of spec details and keyed-in notes has significantly reduced the time spent on manual tasks.