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Beam AI vs On-Screen
The Only On-Screen Takeoff® Alternative You Need to Get More Done in Less Time
Stop spending hours poring over plans and tracing polygons and lines. Instead, let Beam AI do the heavy lifting for you.
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Beam AI vs On-screen Takeoff Software: Side-by-Side Comparison
Beam AI
On-Screen Takeoff®
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
Built-in quality checks on takeoffs
No need to read through 100s of plan sheets
Takeoffs for all trades
Building estimates
24*7 Customer Support
Unlimited users
Automated detection of specs
Communication with stakeholders via shareable link for takeoffs
Automated discrepancy detection
Why Beam AI is the #1 takeoff software
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Beam AI
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
Built-in quality check on takeoffs
No need to read through 100s of plan sheets
Takeoffs for all trades
Building estimates
24*7 Customer Support
Open API for integration with bid management & estimating software
Unlimited users
Automated detection of specs
Communication with stakeholders via shareable link for takeoffs
Automated discrepancy detection
What makes Beam AI the superior takeoff software
No more spending hours poring over site plans. Beam AI does takeoffs for you and we deliver your takeoff in 1-3 days once quality checked by a team of experienced estimators.
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Upload site plans in PDF format
Drag and drop your site plans and spec docs
2
Define scope of work and hit submit
Simply input the quantities you want taken off
3
AI takes quantities off plans
Let AI do the heavy lifting - extracting quantities from the uploaded plans
4
An experienced estimator validates your takeoff before it reaches you in 1-3 days
Our team of seasoned estimators meticulously review each takeoff to ensure 99+% accuracy
See what our customers have to say
From saving time on takeoffs to winning more bids, hear from our customers firsthand how we’re helping them succeed
"With Beam AI, we’ve doubled our revenue from $6M to $12M and cut our bid turnaround from five days to just two. Beam AI has been exceptionally helpful!"
John C Meyer
Project Manager & Business Development Services, Legacy Companies, Inc
I've had a fantastic experience using Beam AI! It significantly reduces preparation time while maintaining exceptional accuracy in takeoffs. The Beam AI team provides excellent support in streamlining our bidding process and improving accuracy.
Kelly Chamberlin
National Director, Sales & Marketing at Wally Walls
Beam AI has proven to us that their AI is more than capable of handling the most complicated and detailed takeoffs beyond perfection... They take it to a level of art. The Takeoff presentation is so stunning I want to print out large scale reproductions to hang around the office so I can admire their architectural beauty all day long. We are BEAM believers!
Bram Bessoff
ADG Services
Using Beam AI's automated takeoff software has significantly improved our estimating process. It has allowed me to keep up with the 3 to 4 invitations and prepare more bids than my competitors. We have already begun to see our first successful bid with Beam - which we wouldn't have won without it.
Philip Butler
CEO, Spalding Concrete Company
Beam AI’s takeoff software has been a game-changer for us. It's reliable, accurate, and saves us valuable time during busier working days. The ease of use and initial training made it simple to get started. We highly recommend Beam AI!
Asmitha Sathyan
Senior Estimator, Jack Engineering
Beam AI has been a game-changer for the business with its accurate, auto-generated takeoffs that keep my bids competitive. Their support team is incredibly responsive and ensures any issue is resolved quickly. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Steve Conley
Omnia Site Management
Beam AI has been fantastic, allowing me to focus more on reviewing every detail and specification instead of doing the takeoffs. It makes the bidding process more efficient, eliminates errors, and improves the accuracy of each deliverable.
Irana Perez
Estimator, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc.
Beam AI's automated takeoff software has streamlined our takeoff process, saving time and improving accuracy. I can now handle more bids than ever, and the seamless support made the transition easy.
Josh Tuttle
Senior Project Manager, Builders Stone and Supply
Beam AI delivers accurate takeoffs, ensuring no hassle in estimating, which has simplified our bidding process. It's a game-changer for contractors across all trades, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
David Smith
Impressions in Concrete Inc.
Beam AI has drastically reduced our bidding time, enabling us to take on more bids with fewer estimators. The team’s support has been exceptional, and we’re excited to see where this partnership takes us.
Dylan Wiman
Rocky Mountain Steel
Beam AI has been instrumental in streamlining our bidding process. Their dedicated team and excellent communication have made it easier for us to meet tight deadlines, providing much-needed relief during busy periods. We’re confident in the bright future ahead with Beam AI and truly appreciate the outstanding work they do.
Brent Wright
Senior Estimator
What makes Beam AI the best alternative to On-screen Takeoff® software
Save 90% of your time with automated takeoffs
With traditional on-screen takeoff tools, estimators spend hours clicking, tracing, and calculating quantities sheet by sheet. Beam AI changes that. Simply upload your plans, press “Proceed,” and our AI software does the work for you. Beam AI scans each sheet, section, and spec detail so that you can quickly move toward creating estimates.
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Send out 3x or more Bids than Before
Busy seasons can quickly overwhelm estimators using traditional tools, where takeoffs pile up and opportunities slip by. With Beam AI, you can process multiple takeoffs in parallel and keep every bid on track by monitoring progress in real time. Now, you are sending bids faster without losing out on more opportunities.
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Stay ahead with seamless addenda management
Addenda and revisions no longer have to disrupt your bidding process. Beam AI’s advanced technology takes the hassle out of managing plan updates. With its intelligent detection, it highlights changes across plansets so you never miss out any critical updates. Every revision is automatically quantified, giving you clear, actionable data to adjust your estimates quickly. Forget the stress of comparing sheets manually - Beam AI streamlines addenda handling so you can focus on crafting competitive bids with confidence and accuracy.
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Collaborate in real time with cloud-based connectivity
Unlike on-screen tools that keep data static, Beam AI leverages cloud-based functionality for seamless teamwork. Share takeoffs with your GC, subcontractors, or suppliers in one click – with the option to allow comments or editing access. And if you’re preparing client presentations, Beam makes it easy to create high-quality PDFs or Excel exports to present your takeoff data into a professional presentation without additional steps.
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