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Bidflow

AI takeoff for electrical devices and fixtures

Web-based platform that automates counting of electrical symbols (power devices, lighting fixtures, and lighting controls) from PDF drawings for contractor bidding. Users audit AI-generated detections before exporting counts as a spreadsheet.

Pricing
$0.03 per confirmed device or fixture detection
Alternatives
Fresco, Drawer AI, ArchiLabs
Who it's for
Construction
Y Combinator (W26); pre-seed amount not publicly disclosed raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2025 · Electrical contractors and lighting distributors (named customers not disclosed)
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Electrical contractors and lighting distributors manually count symbols on drawings to build quotes and bids, a slow, repetitive task that limits how many jobs a team can bid on in a given period.

The Solution

A purpose-built AI model detects power devices, lighting fixtures, and lighting controls in uploaded PDF drawings. Users review and correct detection boxes in a built-in PDF viewer, then export confirmed counts as a CSV spreadsheet. The vendor claims 95-99% accuracy depending on drawing complexity and pay-per-detection pricing rather than a subscription.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaS
Disciplines
Construction
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Bidding/Procurement
Project Types
Commercial, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Electrical drawings (PDF)
Formats:PDF
Output
What you get
Format:Confirmed electrical device and fixture counts exported as CSV
Fields:Power device counts, Lighting fixture counts, Lighting control counts, CSV export
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Purpose-built AI model trained to detect electrical symbols (architecture not published)
Accuracy:Vendor claims 95-99% accuracy depending on drawing complexity
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Not publicly specified
API
Integration
Endpoint:Not publicly documented
Method:Not publicly specified
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Counting electrical devices and fixtures from construction drawings
  • ·Speeding up quote and bid turnaround for electrical contractors
  • ·Quoting for lighting distributors
PRICING

Pricing

Free
No free tier; usage-based pricing
Pro
$0.03 per confirmed device or fixture detection, no subscription required
Enterprise
Contact vendor for pricing
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-07-16
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Fields Checked (9)
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Not Found (7)
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About this research: This record summarizes the cited sources and fields checked. A research date does not establish hands-on testing. Consult the original sources for current details and limitations.
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