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Beam AI
What Beam AI is
Beam AI is cloud-based takeoff and construction estimating software for commercial contractors and field service businesses. Subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and distributors are among its intended users. Through the iBeam Portal, users upload PDF plans, specifications, legends, and supporting documents for quantity extraction. Its Done For You takeoffs are QA-checked before delivery; the maker says turnaround is 24–72 hours, depending on project complexity. The DIY construction plan is available for HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
The software includes takeoff editing, derived measurements, addenda change detection, plan discrepancy callouts, cloud collaboration, and PDF and Excel exports. A bid dashboard tracks bid statuses, due dates, addenda, RFIs, and ITBs, and sends deadline reminders. Excel estimates and PDF takeoff reports can be used in pricing workflows and bid packages. Annual starting prices are $8,000 a year for DIY construction plans, $10,000 a year for Done For You aerial images, and $25,000 a year for Done For You construction plans. Enterprise pricing is custom. The maker says it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
Who it suits
Beam AI suits construction and field service businesses that prepare takeoffs and estimates from PDF plans. It serves subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and distributors, with DIY construction takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
What it does well
- Done For You construction takeoffs are QA-checked before delivery.
- Takeoff tools include editing, derived measurements, and discrepancy callouts.
- The bid dashboard tracks deadlines, addenda, RFIs, and ITBs.
- Exports include PDF, Excel, and shareable links.
- Cloud access through the iBeam Portal requires no on-premise installation.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The DIY construction license covers only HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
- Takeoff capacity varies by trade, project complexity, and license tier.
Limits
The lowest listed annual starting price is $8,000 a year for a DIY construction license, available for HVAC, plumbing, and steel. Takeoff capacity depends on trade, project complexity, and license tier.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Done For You – Aerial images | annual license per trade; based on site acreage and service · Landscaping, snow, paving and striping · Attentive.ai OnSite mobile app · Bid management · Dedicated support | $10,000 a year |
| Done For You - Aerial images | annual license per trade · Starts at · Based on site acreage and service · Landscaping, snow, paving, and striping | $10,000 a year |
| Done For You - Construction plans | annual license · Starts at · Based on trade and volume · Available for all trades · Up to 2 takeoffs processed in parallel | $25,000 a year |
| Done For You – Construction plans | annual license; based on trade and volume · All trades · QA-checked takeoffs · Up to 2 takeoffs in parallel · Bid management · DIY software access · Dedicated support | $25,000 a year |
| Do It Yourself – Construction plans | annual license per trade · Available for HVAC, Plumbing & Steel · In-platform estimates · Unlimited on-demand training · Dedicated support | $8,000 a year |
| Do It Yourself - Construction plans | annual license per trade · Available for HVAC, Plumbing & Steel · Starts at | $8,000 a year |
| Enterprise plan | custom pricing · More takeoffs processed in parallel · Higher usage limit as required · Customized Excel format · Priority access at high-traffic times | On request |
| Enterprise | custom pricing · More parallel processing · Higher usage limits · Customized Excel format · Priority access during high traffic · Dedicated in-person and online support | On request |
As ibeam.ai lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the iBeam AI website.
- Use the cloud-based iBeam Portal; no on-premise installation is required.
- Choose a plan for DIY construction, Done For You construction, Done For You aerial images, or enterprise use.
- For DIY construction plans, select HVAC, plumbing, or steel.
- Upload PDF plans and supporting documents for construction takeoffs.
Verdict
Choose Beam AI if your team needs cloud-based takeoffs, bid tracking, and PDF or Excel outputs. Its Done For You service may suit teams that want QA-checked takeoffs, while DIY is limited to three listed trades. Consider another option if you need a free plan.
Questions
How much does Beam AI cost?
Listed starting prices are $8,000 a year for DIY construction plans, $10,000 a year for Done For You aerial images, and $25,000 a year for Done For You construction plans. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Is there a free plan?
No, Beam AI has no free plan.
Which platform does Beam AI support?
Beam AI is web-based and accessible through the iBeam Portal.
Which trades can use the DIY construction plan?
The DIY license is available for HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
What file formats can I export?
Exports include Excel, PDF, and shareable links. Beam AI also provides Excel estimates and PDF takeoff reports.
How long do Done For You takeoffs take?
The maker says delivery takes 24–72 hours, depending on project complexity.
Facts from Beam AI's own pages
- Addenda handling
- Resubmissions detect added and removed quantities and provide an Excel variance report comparing versions. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Aerial takeoffs
- Aerial takeoffs measure lawns, pavements, sidewalks, parking lots and other outdoor areas from current aerial imagery. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Automated takeoffs
- The service reads uploaded PDF plans, specifications, legends, and supporting documents to extract quantities, with Done For You takeoffs QA-checked before delivery. · ibeam.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- BeamGPT
- BeamGPT helps users find specifications, clarify requirements, cross-reference scope and identify plan discrepancies. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Bid management
- The bid dashboard tracks bid status, deadlines, addenda, RFIs and invitations to bid, with email reminders before deadlines. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Blueprint takeoffs
- Blueprint takeoffs extract material quantities from uploaded construction plans for landscaping and paving projects. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud deployment
- Beam AI is presented as a cloud-based platform accessed through the browser without on-premise installation. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Teams can add members, share takeoff access in real time and generate interactive links for bid packages. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- DIY trades
- The DIY construction plan is listed for HVAC, plumbing, and steel. · ibeam.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- DIY workflow
- The DIY product provides instant AI takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing and steel with in-platform estimating. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Done-for-you workflow
- Users upload plans, confirm quantities and instructions, and receive AI-extracted quantities that are QA-checked before delivery. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Editing tools
- The editing toolbar supports drawing, measuring, selecting, markups, vertex changes and adding point, line or polygon features. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Takeoff results can be exported as PDF, Excel reports or shareable links. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Features
- Features include takeoff editing tools, PDF and Excel exports, addenda change detection, derived measurements, cloud collaboration, and plan discrepancy callouts. · ibeam.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Funding news
- Attentive.ai announced a $30.5 million Series B on December 29, 2025, led by Insight Partners with Vertex Ventures, Tenacity Ventures and InfoEdge Venture Fund participating. · attentive.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play app
- Attentive OnSite is listed on Google Play with 100+ downloads; the listing says it supports map-based site notes, takeoff viewing and report exports. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play data disclosure
- The Google Play listing declares no third-party data sharing and no data collection, while also stating that data is not encrypted. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Help center
- The help center contains categorized guides for getting started, editing, exports, sharing, tags, markups, plans, bid dashboards and addendum resubmissions. · ibeam.ai, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- GetApp identifies Buildertrend as a user-mentioned integration, while Capterra lists HubSpot Marketing Hub, HubSpot CRM and HubSpot Sales Hub. · getapp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations and outputs
- The product provides Excel estimates and PDF takeoff reports that users can use in pricing workflows and bid packages. · ibeam.ai, 4 Oct 2026
- Limit: learning curve
- G2 reviewers report an initial learning curve, especially when adapting from traditional estimating tools. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: manual review
- A G2 reviewer reported roughly 80–85% AI accuracy for HVAC work and said manual checking remains necessary. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: missed details
- Software Advice reviewers say detailed drawings can contain missed items such as low-voltage garage-door layouts or security doors. · softwareadvice.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing
- A Capterra reviewer described the product as powerful but wished its price were lower. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
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