Resource search

Search DataDrivenAEC

Type at least two characters to search.

Looking for live projects? Explore open projects or browse the feed.

Open the full search page →

BidLight

AI-powered 3D cost estimation for construction projects

Cloud-based and Revit-integrated platform that analyzes BIM geometry and metadata to automatically generate labor, equipment, and material cost estimates. Achieves 86% accuracy by classifying project assemblies and line items from 3D models.

Not publicly disclosed raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2020 · Early-stage user base (specific customer names and count not publicly disclosed)
Website →← All Tools
WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Construction estimators manually analyze Revit models to calculate labor, equipment, and material costs, spending 2-3 hours per project. This manual process delays bidding cycles, introduces human errors in cost predictions, and prevents rapid exploration of design alternatives.

The Solution

AI-powered platform automatically analyzes BIM geometry and metadata to generate detailed labor, equipment, and material estimates with 86% accuracy in minutes. Users can instantly explore cost impacts of design changes and export estimates directly into Revit or as standalone reports.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSRevit PluginWeb-based
Integrations
RevitAutodesk
Disciplines
Architecture, Construction
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Design Development, Construction Documentation, Bidding/Procurement
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Revit BIM model
Optional:Cost databases, Custom labor rates, Equipment cost data
Formats:RVT (Revit native), Revit file upload
Output
What you get
Format:Detailed cost estimation reports with material, labor, and equipment breakdowns
Fields:Total project cost estimate, Labor costs and hours, Equipment costs, Material costs and quantities, Project duration estimate, Cost per component/assembly, Bid package format
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Two proprietary AI models: data classifier (metadata-based) and geometry classifier (shape-based)
Accuracy:86% accuracy on initial detections
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project data retained in user account (indefinite unless deleted by user)
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Not publicly specified
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Rapid pre-construction cost estimation directly from Revit models
  • ·Competitive bidding with instant cost calculations on design variations
  • ·Client communication with 3D cost visualization and shared estimates
  • ·Design alternative analysis to identify cost-optimal solutions
  • ·Reduction of manual estimation labor (claimed to cut hours per project significantly)
  • ·Integration of multiple cost databases (Craftsman, 1Build, RSMeans) in single estimate
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Not offered
Pro
Solo ($199/month - 1 seat, 5 projects/month), Studio ($499/month - 3 seats, 10 projects/month)
Enterprise
Business ($999/month - 6 seats, 30 projects/month), Enterprise (Custom pricing - 10+ seats, unlimited projects)
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
Data Sources (8)
Fields Checked (18)
problem, solution, deliveryMethod, integrations, disciplines, projectPhases, projectTypes, maturityStage, yearFounded, vendor, website, input-formats, output-structure, algorithm-approach, algorithm-accuracy, control-features, useCases, pricing
Not Found (8)
fundingTotal, specific-customer-logos, privacy-policy, soc2-compliance, data-retention-policy, api-documentation, detailed-customer-count, employee-count
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.
ALTERNATIVES

Similar Tools

🌱
2050 Materials
Data & Automation

Digital information and research platform for the AEC industry to explore, compare and source sustainable building materials with comprehensive sustainability data.

View Details →
🔌
2050 Materials API
Data & Automation

Integrate real-time data on building material climate impacts with API-first solution. Access the industry's largest, highest-quality sustainability database for immediate embodied carbon calculations.

View Details →
🛠️
Agave
Coordination & Delivery

Agave offers construction-system integrations and a unified API. Evaluate supported source systems, data objects and sync boundaries for project-to-accounting workflows.

View Details →