Opportunity RadarAEC workflow
Estimating & Cost Workflows for AEC
Takeoff, quantity, cost planning, bid, and commercial workflows.
29 resources
Software
Software profiles with documented capabilities relevant to this workflow.
1build
The API for live, county-level U.S. construction cost data
Explore →SoftwareArchdesk
All-in-one cloud construction management platform
Explore →SoftwareArcSite
Mobile on-site drawing, material takeoff, and estimating for specialty contractors
Explore →SoftwareAttentive.ai (Beam AI)
AI-powered construction takeoff and estimating software for GCs, subcontractors, and suppliers
Explore →SoftwareBeam AI
AI takeoff with human QA
Explore →SoftwareBuildertrend
Cloud-based construction project management for builders, remodelers, and contractors
Explore →SoftwareBuildxact
Residential construction estimating and project management platform
Explore →SoftwareClearstory
Real-time change order and T&M tracking platform for construction teams
Explore →SoftwareConcrete Cost Estimator
Calculate total project cost including materials, labor, and delivery
Explore →SoftwareContractorCounter
Browser-based drawing takeoff, markup, and bill of quantities for contractors and estimators
Explore →SoftwareConWize
Cloud-based cost estimating, bid management, and procurement platform for general contractors and subcontractors
Explore →SoftwareCost Estimation Tool
Rapid project cost estimation using industry-standard methodologies
Explore →SoftwareCostWaves
Cloud-based BIM cost estimation platform
Explore →SoftwareDrawer AI
AI-powered electrical takeoff and estimating software for commercial contractors
Explore →SoftwareEdiphi
Cloud-based preconstruction estimating and cost management platform
Explore →SoftwareField Materials
AI-powered construction procurement automation
Explore →SoftwareForeman
AI-powered construction project management from first estimate to final invoice
Explore →SoftwareHouzz Pro
All-in-one CRM, estimating, proposal, and client-communication software for residential design-build firms
Explore →SoftwareJonas Construction
Field-to-finance ERP for specialty and service contractors
Explore →SoftwareKreo Software
AI-powered construction takeoff and estimating platform
Explore →SoftwareMatEstimator
Concrete takeoff and BOQ calculators with procurement allowances and pour plans
Explore →SoftwareOpenDrawing
AI-driven bill of materials creation from electrical single-line diagrams
Explore →SoftwarePLAN0 AI
AI-powered construction cost estimates and analytics from architectural plans
Explore →SoftwarePlancraft
Cloud-based estimating, scheduling, and accounting-export software for trade contractors
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Rabbet
Construction finance and loan administration automation
Explore →SoftwareRudus
AI-powered takeoff and estimation for concrete contractors
Explore →SoftwareSparkel
AI-powered quantity extraction from BIM and PDF documents
Explore →SoftwareSTACK Construction Technologies
Cloud-based takeoff, estimating, and field-collaboration platform with AI-assisted measurement
Explore →SoftwareTogal.AI
AI-powered construction takeoff and pre-construction automation
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Calculators
Interactive DataDrivenAEC utilities that support decisions and technical checks in this workflow.
Allowable Building Area
IBC §506 frontage increase → allowable area per story
Explore →Free calculatorArchitecture Fee
Construction cost + complexity → design fee and phase breakdown
Explore →Free calculatorArea Unit Converter
Convert m², ft², acres, hectares, mi² — exact factors
Explore →Free calculatorBrick Bond
Bricks per m² by bond pattern + wall thickness
Explore →Free calculatorBrick Calculator
Wall area + brick size + joint → bricks per m²/ft² and total
Explore →Free calculatorConcrete Stairs Volume
Steps + waist slab geometry → concrete volume (m³ / yd³)
Explore →Free calculatorConcrete Strength vs Time
ACI 209 strength gain — % of 28-day strength at any age
Explore →Free calculatorConstruction Cost Estimator
Building type + size + location → cost range by system (RSMeans)
Explore →Free calculatorCurved Slab Concrete
Ring / arc slab geometry → concrete volume (m³ / yd³)
Explore →Free calculatorDrawing Scale
Convert drawing ↔ real length at any metric or imperial scale
Explore →Free calculatorDrywall Finish Level Estimator
Wall segments + finish level (L0–L5) → labor hours, board count, material + bid total
Explore →Free calculatorExcavation Volume
Pit dimensions + swell → bank and loose (haul) volume
Explore →Free calculatorHospital Construction Cost
Hospital type + GFA or bed count → cost estimate per m² and bed
Explore →Free calculatorHotel Construction Cost
Hotel class + GFA or key count → cost estimate per m² and key
Explore →Free calculatorImperial ↔ Metric
Length, area, mass, volume — convert all units at once
Explore →Free calculatorMaterial Density
Searchable kg/m³ + lb/ft³ for 40+ building materials
Explore →Free calculatorOffice Construction Cost
Office class + SF + location → cost range by structural system
Explore →Free calculatorPaint Area
Room size + openings → net wall area and gallons of paint
Explore →Free calculatorProperty Tax
Market value × assessment × mill rate → annual tax
Explore →Free calculatorResidential Construction Cost
Home type + size + finish level → cost per SF estimate
Explore →Free calculatorRetail Construction Cost
Retail type + size → base shell and tenant improvement cost ranges
Explore →Free calculatorSand Volume
Area + depth → loose sand volume, weight, and bulk bags
Explore →Free calculatorSchool Construction Cost
School type + GFA or seat count → cost estimate per m² and seat
Explore →Free calculatorTrench Volume
Length, depth, widths → trench excavation volume (trapezoidal)
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