Case Study: Leading Estimating Firm boosts bid volume and cuts takeoff time with Beam AI

Saved 6–10 Hours Per Project & Boosted Estimating Process by 40% with Beam AI

A leading estimating firm was facing significant inefficiencies in its pre-construction bidding process. Even with existing software, the team manually performed time-consuming takeoffs, measuring and counting every item on complex, multi-floor project drawings. This process was especially burdensome when dealing with revisions and addenda, consuming valuable hours before they could even begin crafting the actual bid. To address these challenges, the firm turned to Beam AI for its automated takeoff service.

By implementing Beam AI, the firm automated the most tedious parts of estimating. The Beam AI service scans project drawings, interprets legends, and automatically extracts material quantities and measurements, delivering ready-to-use data. This solution saved the firm 6-10 hours per project, increased their estimating process speed by 40%, and allowed them to boost their weekly bid volume without hiring additional staff. The measurable impact included higher throughput, improved accuracy, and a significant reduction in labor costs per estimate.