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AI Drywall Takeoff Software | Sheet Counts in Minutes
BuilderCore's AI drywall takeoff software reads your blueprint PDFs and automatically calculates board counts, joint compound, corner bead, screws, and labor hours — no manual counting, no spreadsheets. Upload a set of drywall plans and receive a complete material list with waste factors, cost estimates, and scope of work in minutes, not hours.
Drywall contractors lose hours every week counting sheets by hand, estimating mud quantities, and building material lists in Excel. BuilderCore replaces that workflow with AI: our model detects wall surfaces, partitions, ceiling areas, and openings from architectural drawings, then calculates exact board counts by size (4x8, 4x10, 4x12), joint compound by gallon, corner bead by linear foot, and fasteners by the box.
Every drywall takeoff includes waste factors adjusted to your company defaults, labor hours broken down by activity (hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, texture), and equipment costs for lifts, scaffolding, and screw guns. You can adjust markups, overhead, and profit margins before exporting a professional estimate or proposal — all from the same platform.
BuilderCore is built for drywall contractors who bid fast. Whether you're pricing a single-family home, a multi-unit residential build, or a commercial TI project, the AI takeoff engine adapts to your sheet size preferences, waste percentages, and labor rates. No credit card required to try — upload your plans and see your numbers instantly.
Key Features
- Automatic board count by sheet size (4x8, 4x10, 4x12) from plan PDFs
- Joint compound, corner bead, screws, and mud quantities calculated automatically
- Labor hours by activity: hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, texture
- Waste factors, overhead, and profit margins customizable per project
- Export to professional estimate or proposal with one click
- Works on any device — Mac, Windows, iPad, or phone
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AI drywall takeoff work?
Upload your blueprint PDF and BuilderCore's AI model detects wall partitions, ceiling areas, and openings. It then calculates drywall board counts by sheet size, joint compound by gallon, corner bead by linear foot, fasteners, and labor hours — all from the drawing, with no manual counting.
Do I need to install software?
No. BuilderCore runs entirely in your browser. Upload plans from any device — Mac, Windows, iPad, or phone — and get your drywall takeoff back in minutes. There is nothing to download or install.
How accurate is the AI drywall takeoff?
BuilderCore reports a confidence score on every takeoff. The AI detects wall surfaces, partitions, and ceiling areas from architectural drawings and applies your company's waste factors, labor rates, and markup defaults. You can review and adjust any line item before exporting.
Can I export the takeoff into an estimate or proposal?
Yes. Every drywall takeoff can be converted 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 needed.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. You can upload your drywall plans and see a sample takeoff without a credit card. Sign up for a 30-day free trial to unlock the full material list, labor breakdown, and cost estimate.