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Case study
Cutting 50% Takeoff Time & Boosting Bid Submittals up to 10/Week with Beam AI
Find out how a Texas-based concrete company saved up to 2 days on doing takeoffs and improved bid turn time with Beam AI.
About the company
Founded in 2014, the structural and architectural concrete services company began as a specialist in custom residential foundation and site work. Its success is built on strong, lasting partnerships with leading general contractors. With over 50 years of combined industry experience, the team delivers everything from multifamily and commercial developments to public infrastructure projects.
Key wins
Faster bid turnaround: Automating takeoffs enabled the team to reach 10 submittals per week, improving bid turnaround time.
Focus on strategic tasks: With significant time savings on takeoffs, estimators could shift their focus to project management and site visits while handling more projects.
Increased submittal output without expanding the team: The company boosted its efficiency, now processing 5 to 10 submittals per week—up from just 2 to 4—without adding extra staff.
Challenges
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With OST, estimators spent 8 to 16 hours (1 to 2 days) on takeoffs, while larger projects could take up to 3 to 4 days.
Time constraints limited them to processing only 2 to 4 submittals per week.
Business impact
Expanded pipeline & revenue: Cutting takeoff time in half allows the team to submit more bids weekly, growing the pipeline and revenue potential even with a steady 10% win rate.
Higher bid accuracy: Beam AI ensures precise bids by capturing specs, notes, and summaries that were previously overlooked.
Faster turnaround: Automated takeoffs free up time for project management, site visits, and field rep support.
