Key Wins

Significant reduction in takeoff time across projects

Dramatically improved bid turnaround time

More time available for client communication and on-site work

Highly detailed takeoffs with minimal corrections required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beam AI feels light-years ahead of everything we’ve used before. I honestly can’t say there’s anything I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The uploading process to initiate a takeoff is so simple, I am able to upload the drawings set and work on other projects while awaiting the BOM. Their customer service is always asking ways they can improve. A decent turnaround time.I am able to download files into excel making it easy to share BOM. I was told AI does the takeoff for my sets and it is checked by a human afterwards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have a very specific way we have asked for the BOm it be sorted and it has taken a few meetings to get that cleared up. When this does happen they are quick to fix it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beam AI has significantly improved the way we handle estimates. It speeds up the takeoff process and helps us build accurate quantities much faster than manual methods. For our type of work, especially joint sealants and firestopping, it gives us a strong starting point to put together estimates quickly. The ability to review plans, pick up key details, and translate that into usable data for estimating is a huge advantage. It’s easy to use, and the setup was straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are no major downsides so far. Occasionally, some details require manual review, especially for specialized scopes, but that’s expected with any AI-based estimating tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beam AI has helped us significantly improve the speed and consistency of our estimating process. On larger projects we’re saving 3–5 days on takeoffs, which allows our team to stay ahead of bid deadlines and spend more time evaluating the project instead of rushing through quantity work.

Before adopting Beam AI, we handled takeoffs manually using On-Screen Takeoff (OST). Larger projects could require several days of dedicated effort, which often limited how many bids our team could realistically pursue at the same time. With Beam AI, we’re able to process takeoffs faster and handle a higher volume of bids without increasing our estimating staff.

Because our estimators also manage projects once they are awarded, the time savings has been important. It allows them to focus more on project coordination, planning, and building relationships with general contractors, rather than spending most of their time on repetitive takeoff work.

The auto-detection of spec details and keyed notes has helped improve takeoff accuracy and has reduced the number of RFIs we typically generate. Handling drawing updates and addenda is also quicker, which helps us stay competitive when projects move quickly.

The platform itself is easy to work with, and submitting projects into the system is straightforward. The Beam AI team has been very responsive whenever we’ve had questions, with quick turnaround and helpful support.

Highlights

Significant reduction in manual takeoff time

Ability to pursue more bids with the same estimating team

Improved accuracy through spec and note detection

Strong customer support and responsiveness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Biggest issue we found is that there is a short learning curve when adopting any new estimating technology, although this transition was faster than most new software implementations we’ve experienced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The time savings which allowed me to take on more projects and still be able to focus on smaller cash flow bids. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It missed some of the detailed portions of the print but with time and meetings it was corrected Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of use, the ability to get customer support when needed and if I have any questions about my quote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Takeoffs can be confusing, sometimes I still feel like I do not understand everything I am looking at, however I believe they simplify things to the best of their ability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The time savings we’ve gained while using the tool. Allowing Beam AI to complete takeoffs, knowing they'll return timely and accurately, frees our team up to manage the field and hunt new projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing comes to mind. The team has been great and so has their product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Through my current use of Beam AI, I've found significant improvements in our workflow. The software is easy to use and most importantly, extremely effective for getting our estimates out in a timely manner. The customer support I've experienced with Beam and Attentive has been top notch. I also like how easy it was to implement and integrate the service into our workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can honestly say I don't have any issues with Beam AI. I haven't encountered any serious bugs, and the very minor ones I have get fixed very quickly by the customer support team. I initially expected the cost to be one of the downsides, but in reality, its actually lowered our estimate creation costs. I've begun to use it more and more frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate how Beam AI helps save time, which is crucial for us in flooring takeoffs. I like that the communication met all of our needs in a timely manner, which is always reassuring. The people at Beam AI are another highlight, making the experience worthwhile. Also, the initial setup was extremely easy, which made the transition to using the software smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Waste percentage's, I'm aware Beam AI performs takeoffs is a Net Footage but gross footages that include waste and layout would be very beneficial. All materials are different sizes and patterns so without a material grid for layout there is no way to determine each individual material's waste value due to layout, material size etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Beam AI speeds up the pace with which I can get proposal to our customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If Beam Ai could turn around the takeoff the same day, that would be amazing. Obviously we aren’t there yet, but hopefully we’ll get there someday soon. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.