BuildBrain
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AI-Powered Construction Estimating for General Contractors

Generate accurate takeoffs, estimates, scopes, and bid packages in minutes — instead of the standard 60–100 hours.

SOC2 Compliant
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Processing A2.01 - Floor Plan...
Detecting Trades & Materials
84%
Framing Complete
Drywall Complete
Electrical Fixtures Analyzing...
Total SqFt 12,450
Est. Cost $2.4M

Trusted by GC and preconstruction teams across the U.S.

APEXBUILD

STRUKTURE

VANTAGE CONSTRUCTION

IRONCLAD

NEXUSGC

60–100 Hours Per Estimate

Manual takeoffs, spreadsheet wrangling, and endless plan reading consume your team's most valuable hours.

Missed Scope = Lost Margin

Human error is inevitable. A single missed detail in the specs or plans can wipe out profit margins instantly.

Precon Teams Are Stretched

With bid volumes increasing and fewer qualified estimators available, teams are burning out just to keep up.

Complete Estimating Automation

Everything you need to go from plans to a comprehensive bid package.

Reads Plans & Specs

Ingests PDFs, CAD files, and specs to understand the full project context.

Material & Labor Takeoffs

AI automatically counts, measures, and categorizes every element on every sheet.

Baseline Estimates

Generates cost estimates based on regional pricing data and historicals.

Margin Controls

Fine-tune overhead, profit, and contingency with granular adjustment sliders.

Scopes & Sub Spreadsheets

Auto-writes detailed scopes of work and prepares leveling sheets for subs.

Project Manual Extraction

Finds hidden requirements buried deep within hundreds of pages of specs.

See the Output

Real enterprise-grade documentation generated in minutes.

Sheet A2.1 - Reflected Ceiling Plan

Detected Items

2x4 LED Troffer 142
Recessed Can 6" 85
Exit Sign 12
Occupancy Sensor 34

Project Estimate: Office Fit-out

Last updated: Just now by AI

Margin 12%
Division Description Material Labor Total
Div 09 Gypsum Board Assemblies $42,500 $58,200 $100,700
Div 09 Acoustical Ceilings $21,300 $18,400 $39,700
Div 26 Electrical Lighting $85,100 $92,000 $177,100
Subtotal $317,500

SCOPE OF WORK

DOC-ID: 2390-SOW-09

09 20 00 - Gypsum Board

This scope includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision required to complete the metal stud framing and drywall work as shown on drawings A2.01 through A2.05.

Inclusions

  • Supply and install 3-5/8" and 6" metal studs @ 16" OC.
  • Install 5/8" Type X Gypsum Board to both sides.
  • Level 4 finish in all exposed areas; Level 5 in lobby.
  • Fire caulking at all penetrations.
  • Disposal of all waste material.
Generated by BuildBrain AI

Workflow Automation

All in under 10 minutes.

1

Upload Plans

Drag and drop your PDF set.

2

AI Reads Sheets & Specs

OCR and Computer Vision analysis.

3

Material + Labor Takeoff

Every stud and wire counted.

4

Baseline Estimate Build

Cost codes applied automatically.

5

Scopes & SOV

Documents generated for subs.

Bid Package Ready

Review, adjust, and send.

Traditional Process

  • Slow (Weeks per project)
  • Manual Data Entry
  • Error-prone & Risky
  • Missed Trades
  • Lost Margin

BuildBrain

  • AI-Generated (Minutes)
  • Fast & Automated
  • Accurate & Verified
  • Comprehensive Coverage
  • Protects Margin
90%
Time Reduction
4-6x
Bid Volume
3%
Margin Capture
$1M+
Loss Prevention

BuildBrain Standard

$2,000 /mo

For mid-to-large General Contractors

  • Unlimited Estimates & Takeoffs
  • AI Plan & Spec Reading
  • Auto-Generated Scopes of Work
  • Subcontractor Spreadsheets (SOV)
  • Manual Extraction

Ready to eliminate estimating bottlenecks?