Instant Estimating & Takeoffs —No Full Project Setup Required.
Just need a fast, accurate estimate? Use our standalone 2D takeoff tool. Upload your blueprints, floor plans, or sketches — or simply write out a detailed description of the job — and get a comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and localized cost breakdown in minutes.
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Purpose-built to turn construction drawings into pricing-ready quantities you can trust.
Frictionless Rapid Estimating
Don't waste time setting up a massive project profile just to get a number. Upload a 2D plan or input your basic parameters to instantly generate a highly accurate baseline estimate.
Localized Material & Labor Pricing
The AI automatically applies highly accurate, location-based pricing for everything from foundation and framing to MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and interior finishes based on your specific zip code.
Seamless Spreadsheet Exports
We don't trap your data. Once your estimate is generated, instantly download your fully itemized Bill of Quantities as a CSV or Excel spreadsheet to plug directly into your existing bidding templates and workflows.
Seamless Project Conversion
Happy with the estimate? With a single click, convert your standalone calculation into a full 10-phase project inside the BuildIG.ai dashboard to begin generating proposals and schedules.
The 4-step estimating flow.
From the first project parameter to a client-ready quote, every number stays auditable. Select a step to see what happens.
Step 1 of 4
Initiation
Set the scope, lock in the project baseline, and upload your plan set to feed the AI.
Scope & Project Type
Define the analysis scope — Estimate Type (Full Blueprint vs. Selected Areas) and Project Type (Standard vs. Renovation) — which tunes the AI's assumptions about demolition and existing structure.
Project Baseline
Enter the project name, start date, budget level, and site address. The start date anchors the time bank used to forecast material escalation and labor rate shifts across the build.
Localization
The site address triggers geographic logic so pricing, subcontractor mapping, and currency formatting default to local market rates and regional construction standards.
Blueprint Upload
Upload the PDF architectural drawings. BuildIG.ai verifies the file and prepares it for the extraction engine to interpret scale, dimensions, and specifications.