The Takeoff AI

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The Takeoff AI reads industrial and structural drawings to generate complete material and labor take-offs for estimation.

The Takeoff AI is an industrial takeoff platform designed for estimating in industrial trades. It uses AI to read complex drawings, including native CAD-exported PDFs, scanned legacy drawings, and hand-drafted markups, to extract detailed quantities for material and labor. The platform supports disciplines such as piping and isometric, structural and miscellaneous iron, and mechanical and HVAC. The tool automates the creation of Material Take-Offs (MTOs) by measuring lengths, counting fittings, welds, and deriving hardware. It also performs Labor Take-Offs (LTOs) to determine realistic labor requirements. A key feature is Deviation Detection, which flags mismatches, missing items, and specification conflicts between drawings before they impact the bid. Users can apply their price books and labor rates directly within the platform to generate a priced Bill of Materials (BOM).

Key Features

Material Take-Off (MTO)
Labor Take-Off (LTO)
AI Estimodeling (2D to 3D)
Priced Bill of Materials (BOM)
Deviation Detection
Discipline-specific workflows (Piping, Structural, Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical)
Drawing-to-MTO line item traceability
Integration with existing estimating and ERP workflows

Pros

Automates material and labor take-offs from various drawing types.
Identifies mismatches and conflicts between drawings to prevent bid errors.
Allows direct pricing from MTOs using custom price books and labor rates.
Provides traceability of every line item back to its exact location on the drawing.
Supports multiple industrial disciplines (Piping, Structural, Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical).
Claims significant time savings (up to 70%) on estimating tasks.

Cons

Pricing is enterprise-only, potentially limiting access for smaller firms.
Requires a minimum of 20+ bids per quarter for enterprise volume pricing.
Specific integration partners are not explicitly listed.
No public pricing tiers or self-service options are available.
Customization may be required to fit specific estimating processes.

Use Cases

Generating precise material and labor take-offs from engineering drawings.
Identifying discrepancies and conflicts in bid packages before submission.
Streamlining the pricing process for industrial projects.
Reducing manual effort and time spent on estimation.
Improving accuracy and consistency in industrial bids.

Best For

Industrial estimating firms
Contractors in piping, structural steel, mechanical, and HVAC trades
Companies seeking to increase bid volume and efficiency
Teams dealing with complex industrial drawings

Integrations: Existing estimating workflows, ERP workflows

Platforms: Web

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