Why Contractors Choose BuilderCore
AI built for the way contractors actually estimate
AI Blueprint Recognition
Automatically detects construction plans and reads every division.
AI Quantity Takeoffs
Measures every construction division with precise quantities.
Labor Estimating
Calculates labor hours and production rates automatically.
Equipment Estimating
Determines the equipment required for every scope of work.
Professional Reports
Generate polished PDF and Excel reports in one click.
Scope Verification
AI checks for missing construction items before completing estimates.
Meet the AI Estimating Agent
Your autonomous back-office estimating department. It reads your bid invitations, scores the good ones, analyzes the plans, and prepares your estimate — while you focus on the work that wins.
Automatic Bid Intake
Connect your inbox and let the AI agent read every bid invitation, extract the project details, and log it automatically.
AI Opportunity Scoring
Every bid is scored 0–100 against your trade, geography, project size, and GC preferences — so you chase the right work.
Smart Document Analysis
Plans and specs are read by AI to pull out scope, fire ratings, material requirements, and exclusions in seconds.
Bid Calendar & Deadlines
Track bid due dates, site visits, and RFI deadlines in one calendar with automatic deadline alerts.
From Invitation to Estimate — Autonomously
The AI Estimating Agent runs the entire bid workflow for you: intake, scoring, document analysis, takeoff, and estimate prep — with human approval at every step you choose.
Get Early AccessWhat Contractors Say
"BuilderCore cut my takeoff time from two days to twenty minutes. I'm winning more bids because I can respond faster and with more accurate estimates."
Mike R.
General Contractor
AI Construction Takeoff & Estimating Software | BuilderCore
BuilderCore is an AI-powered construction takeoff and estimating platform that reads blueprint PDFs and automatically calculates material quantities, labor hours, equipment costs, and professional cost estimates in minutes. Contractors upload plans and get a complete takeoff, estimate, and proposal without manual counting, spreadsheets, or on-screen tracing.
BuilderCore replaces manual on-screen takeoff tools and spreadsheets with AI. Upload a set of construction plans and the AI model detects materials, measurements, and scope of work across every CSI division — including drywall, roofing, painting, doors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, concrete, masonry, trusses, and framing. Each takeoff returns itemized quantities, labor hours by activity, equipment requirements, and a confidence score so contractors can review and adjust before exporting.
Every takeoff converts into a full cost estimate with company labor rates, material markups, overhead, profit margins, and tax, then into a branded proposal with e-signature. Accepted proposals become active projects with Gantt and Kanban scheduling, crew management, permit tracking, inventory, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, daily reports, and a client portal — all in one cloud platform that runs in any browser on Mac, Windows, iPad, or phone.
BuilderCore plans start at $49/month with monthly billing and no annual commitment. A free trial is available with no credit card required. The platform is built for general contractors, specialty trades, and home builders who want to bid faster and win more work without buying separate takeoff, estimating, and project management software.
Key Features
- AI-powered automatic takeoffs from blueprint PDFs — no manual on-screen tracing
- Trade-specific material detection for 11 trades including drywall, roofing, and framing
- Cost estimates with labor, material, overhead, profit, and tax breakdowns
- Branded proposals with e-signature, sent to clients in one click
- Project management: scheduling, permits, inventory, RFIs, submittals, punch lists
- Cloud-based — runs in any browser on Mac, Windows, iPad, or phone
- Plans from $49/month with a free trial and no annual commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BuilderCore?
BuilderCore is an AI-powered construction takeoff and estimating platform. Contractors upload blueprint PDFs and the AI automatically calculates material quantities, labor hours, equipment costs, and cost estimates, then turns them into proposals and managed projects — all in one cloud platform.
How does AI construction takeoff work?
Upload your blueprint PDF and BuilderCore's AI detects materials, measurements, and scope of work across every CSI division. It returns itemized quantities, labor hours by activity, equipment requirements, and a confidence score in minutes — no manual counting or on-screen tracing required.
How much does BuilderCore cost?
BuilderCore plans start at $49/month with monthly billing and no annual commitment. A free trial is available with no credit card required. Credit packs can be added for additional takeoffs and AI usage beyond the plan allowance.
Which trades does BuilderCore support?
BuilderCore supports drywall, roofing, painting, doors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, concrete, masonry, trusses, and framing — each with trade-specific AI material detection, labor calculations, and cost estimates.
Does BuilderCore work on Mac and iPad?
Yes. BuilderCore is cloud-based and runs in any browser on Mac, Windows, iPad, and phone. There is nothing to download or install.
Can I export a takeoff into an estimate and proposal?
Yes. Every takeoff converts into a full cost estimate with overhead, profit, and tax, then into a branded proposal with e-signature — all within BuilderCore. No separate estimating software is needed.