What Beam AI does

Beam AI is a product brand of Attentive Inc., a Delaware-incorporated SaaS company providing AI-based construction takeoff and estimating software to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field service providers in the United States and Canada. Its core technology uses computer vision and multimodal document understanding to read uploaded PDF and CAD construction drawings and automatically extract material quantities across 16+ trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, concrete, steel, civil, masonry, roofing, and field services. The platform offers two delivery modes: a done-for-you service in which AI-extracted takeoffs are QA-reviewed by an internal team and delivered in 24-72 hours as Excel-based estimates, and an instant self-serve mode that produces HVAC and plumbing takeoffs in approximately 10 minutes at reported 90% feature capture accuracy. A centralized Bid Dashboard tracks project opportunities, addenda, RFIs, and ITBs, and the platform is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.

Beam AI monetizes through a combination of monthly self-serve subscriptions, usage-based pricing (e.g., $15-$87 per field services project, $30 per measurable sheet), customized enterprise contracts with API access, and project-based professional services via the BIM CoPilot extension that takes the platform from preconstruction into the build phase with 3D modeling and clash coordination. Go-to-market blends product-led growth (free tier, self-serve onboarding) with sales-assisted motion for larger accounts, an active channel partner program of resellers and consulting partners, and presence at major industry events. The company reports 1,200+ customers and is venture-backed, with a $30.5M Series B led by Insight Partners. Its sub-brands include BIM CoPilot and the Attentive OnSite mobile field services application.

Name

Beam AI

Legal name

Attentive Inc.

Website

https://ibeam.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beam AI, a product brand of Attentive Inc., provides AI-based construction takeoff and estimating software that reads PDF and CAD drawings to auto-extract material quantities across 16+ trades, serving 1,200+ contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field service providers in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Takeoff & Estimating Software

akta.pro primary industry

Augmented Analytics & AI-Assisted BI (NLQ/NLG, Insights) (HDAEAMAD)

Keywords

• Construction takeoff software
• AI estimating automation
• BIM management services
• Preconstruction AI platform
• Construction bid management

Headquarters

HQ city

Coloma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Self-Serve Plans: Monthly subscription plans for self-serve users who access the platform independently. Users can create free accounts with limited features or upgrade to paid plans. Billing occurs on a specified cycle with charges for subscription amount plus usage of reports or features accessed.
2. Usage-Based Takeoff Services: Per-project or per-sheet pricing for construction takeoff services. Field services pricing ranges from $15-$87 per project depending on site size (10-25 acre) and service type (landscaping, snow, paving). Per measurable sheet at $30.
3. Enterprise/Custom Quotes: Customized enterprise packages for larger contractors including bulk discounts, API access, custom enterprise services, and customizations. Pricing and terms governed by individual Quotes between parties.
4. BIM CoPilot Services: Standalone, project-based BIM management services for construction teams extending from preconstruction into the build phase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Beam AI provides AI-based automated construction takeoff and estimating software that extracts material quantities from uploaded drawings (PDFs, CAD files, plans) across 16+ trades. The platform combines automated AI extraction with human QA review, delivering bid-ready Excel estimates in 24-72 hours (done-for-you) or in 10 minutes (instant AI). It also offers BIM CoPilot managed BIM services, a Bid Dashboard, and a field-services mobile app for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIM CoPilot: A fully managed multi-trade BIM management solution that expands services from preconstruction into the build phase of construction projects.
• Attentive OnSite

Products and services

• Beam AI Construction Takeoff & Estimating Software AI-based cloud platform that automatically extracts material quantities from uploaded construction drawings (PDFs, CAD files, plans) and delivers bid-ready Excel-based estimates. Targets general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers needing faster, more accurate quantity takeoff across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, concrete, steel, civil, masonry, roofing, and other trades.
• BIM CoPilot Managed Building Information Modeling (BIM) service that produces 3D modeling, parametric Revit family creation, clash coordination, sheet and BOQ generation, BIM process implementation, and as-built BIM modeling for construction teams in the build phase.
• AI HVAC Takeoff Software Trade-specific instant AI takeoff software for HVAC and plumbing estimators, delivering full-scope takeoffs in 10 minutes with 90% feature capture accuracy and Excel-ready outputs.
• Field Services Takeoff (Landscaping, Snow, Paving, Striping) Automated area and volume measurement takeoff service for outdoor and seasonal field-service jobs including landscaping, snow removal, paving, striping, and paving surface. Pricing is per-project or per-measurable-sheet, designed for fast RFP response and recurring work management.
• Bid Dashboard Centralized bid management interface for tracking all bids by project name, location, status, priority, due date, and estimator, with integrated addenda, RFI, and ITB tracking and detailed project views.
• Attentive OnSite Mobile App Mobile application for field-services users to submit takeoffs and document site conditions on the go, complementing the cloud-based Beam AI platform.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Net Effect AdvisorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partner bringing Beam AI's AI-based takeoff solutions to their market network of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers seeking faster, automated preconstruction workflows.
• NWS InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner distributing Beam AI's construction takeoff software to their network of construction industry customers seeking automated estimating solutions.
• SidiancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner advising and guiding clients in transforming preconstruction workflows, leveraging Beam AI as a key part of their technology stack for the construction industry.
• IntuitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner helping clients transform preconstruction processes using Beam AI's automated takeoff solutions as part of their construction technology recommendations.
• The PursuitcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner providing guidance on preconstruction workflow transformation and leveraging Beam AI as a key technology component for construction clients.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kreo Software: Kreo provides AI-driven takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry, processing 2D plans and 3D models to generate quantities. It competes head-to-head with Beam AI across trade-specific takeoffs and collaborative preconstruction workflows.
• Togal.AI: Togal.AI offers AI-powered construction takeoff software that automatically detects and measures project elements from drawings. It is the most direct AI-native competitor to Beam AI, serving the same general contractor, subcontractor, and supplier segments with comparable computer-vision-based takeoff workflows.
• Stack Construction Technologies: Stack offers takeoff and estimating software widely used by subcontractors and suppliers across construction trades. Its focus on quantity takeoff and bid preparation overlaps directly with Beam AI's core offering, making it a like-for-like competitor in trade takeoff.

Broad incumbents

• Procore: Procore is the leading construction project management platform, with adjacent preconstruction and estimating capabilities. While not a direct takeoff competitor, its broad installed base and marketplace strategy make it a channel risk and a potential bundling competitor.
• On-Screen Takeoff: On-Screen Takeoff (owned by ConstructConnect) is one of the longest-standing takeoff software products, widely adopted by commercial construction estimators. It is a broader incumbent with a large existing customer base that Beam AI must win against in mid-market and enterprise deals.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud bundles Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected (bid management), Assemble, and BIM 360 into an integrated preconstruction platform. As a broad incumbent with deep AEC workflows, it represents the integrated platform risk to Beam AI's point-solution positioning.
• Bluebeam: Bluebeam (owned by Nemetschek) is the dominant PDF-based markup and takeoff tool used across the construction industry. It is a broader incumbent with deeper installed base and integration with the wider Nemetschek AEC stack, making it the primary incumbent Beam AI must displace.
• Planswift: Planswift is an established desktop-based takeoff and estimating product widely used by subcontractors and suppliers. Several Beam AI case studies cite Planswift as the tool being replaced, positioning Planswift as the legacy incumbent Beam AI is actively displacing.

Emerging players

• Buildxact: Buildxact offers takeoff, estimating, and project management software primarily aimed at residential and light-commercial builders. It is an emerging player with partial product overlap, particularly in automating quantity takeoff and quote generation for smaller contractors.
• BuildingConnected: BuildingConnected (now part of Autodesk Construction Cloud) operates as a bid management network connecting general contractors and subcontractors. It overlaps with Beam AI's Bid Dashboard on the bid tracking and ITB management side, even though it does not perform takeoff itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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