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Case study
Boosted Bid Submissions & Accuracy with AI Takeoff Software
Learn how the business expanded their opportunity pipeline, saving days on takeoffs, improving accuracy, and bidding more projects.
About Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, established in 2007, specializes in public works, water resources, and site development projects. The company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering and construction solutions, serving complex and large-scale projects.
Key wins
Incredible time savings: Takeoff time reduced by 2–4 days per project
Boosted bids sent & won: Increased capacity to submit competitive proposals
Enhanced bid accuracy and professionalism: More precise estimates, leading to stronger client confidence
Challenges
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Traditional tools like Planswift took 2–3 days per project delaying bidding
Time-consuming processes restricted how many bids could be sent out
Manual bid preparation led to less time spent on refining bids, reducing win rates
Handling multiple addenda was tedious, adding complexity and errors
Business solutions
Fully automated takeoffs helped the team send more bids, expanding their pipeline
Auto-detection of spec details and notes made bids more accurate and competitive
Multiple addenda taken off enables fast revisions by detecting changes, cutting bid turnaround time
