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Beam AI vs PlanSwift
PlanSwift, but 100% automated
Unlike PlanSwift, you don’t need to spend hours poring over plans. Instead, Beam AI does takeoffs for you. Save 90% time vs. taking off quantities on PlanSwift & bid 30% more jobs.
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Comparing Beam AI vs. PlanSwift
Beam AI is the new generation of takeoff software
Beam AI
Planswift
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Built-in quality checks on takeoffs
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
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
Planswift
Beam AI
100% automated (done-for-you) takeoffs via AI
Built-in quality check on takeoffs
Cloud-based software
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions
Real-time collaboration with team members
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
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.
1
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
Why Estimators and Project Managers choose Beam AI over PlanSwift
Save 90% time on takeoffs with AI
Unlike PlanSwift, you don’t need to spend hours on tracing plans yourself. With Beam AI, all you need to do is upload your plans & specs and define the scope of work. Our future-ready AI scans all the plans, elevations, section details, and specs to take off quantities. And to ensure 99+% accuracy, our QA team validates your takeoff before it reaches you.
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Send out up to 30% more bids
Never turn down any opportunity to bid again with auto-generated takeoffs. Unlike PlanSwift, Beam AI can process multiple takeoffs for you simultaneously. So, during a busy bidding season, you can throw all your takeoffs and Beam AI will process them for you seamlessly.
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Last-minute plan changes? Taken care of
Beam AI automatically detects discrepancies between different pages of a plan set and calls it out for you. Tired of taking off plan revisions? Beam AI’s advanced AI quantifies the changes on revisions for your ease of reference. Beam AI is built to help you bid fast and competitively.
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