Beam AI (formerly iBeam) is an AI-driven takeoff and construction estimating software, primarily serving commercial contractors, subcontractors, general contractors, as well as suppliers and distributors, covering more than 1,200 construction and field service businesses across the United States and Canada.
In terms of primary use, Beam AI is dedicated to automating the traditional manual takeoff process, helping estimating teams reduce manual measurement time, improve quantity accuracy, and enhance bid capacity. It is officially claimed to save 90% of time, increase bid volume by 3 times, and achieve over 99% accuracy (after QA checks).
Core capabilities include: support for uploading PDF drawings, specifications, legends, and supporting documents; confirming required quantities and adding project-specific notes; AI automatically extracting quantities; every extraction result undergoes QA checks before delivery; generating custom estimates aligned with the user's pricing and workflow. The platform also supports generating measurement data from aerial imagery (suitable for maintenance-type work such as lawns, pavement, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.), as well as generating material quantities from blueprints (suitable for construction projects such as landscaping and paving).
In terms of usage, users upload drawings, collaborate, manage revisions, and download extraction results through the iBeam Portal cloud platform, with no local installation required. Beam AI can provide extraction results in Excel and PDF formats, supporting direct integration of quantities into the user's pricing model, contractor estimating software, or sharing within a bid package. The platform also provides a connected workflow from estimating to bid management: converting extraction data into estimates, automatically capturing ITBs (Invitations to Bid) from the inbox, and tracking bid status, deadlines, owners, RFIs, and addenda.
Applicable scenarios cover multiple specialty areas, including HVAC/mechanical, concrete, electrical, plumbing, steel structures, civil, utilities, demolition, masonry, roofing, flooring, painting, and more. Specifically, it provides HVAC/mechanical takeoff, concrete takeoff, earthwork takeoff, civil takeoff, structural steel takeoff, electrical takeoff, plumbing takeoff, painting takeoff, masonry takeoff, roofing takeoff, flooring takeoff, and demolition takeoff services. For field service providers (such as landscaping, paving, and snow removal teams), it also provides aerial imagery-based measurement and generation of maintenance takeoffs.
Limitations and notes: Currently, the information does not provide specific pricing, charging models, or free trial information. Extraction result delivery time depends on project complexity and specialty scope; it is officially stated to be delivered within 24-72 hours (after QA checks). Users can book a demo through the official website. The above information is compiled based on official page content; features or details not mentioned are not yet available.
