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The AI tools that actually help contractors win bids, run jobs and get paid. 52 tools, picked by a construction operations leader.
Beam AI
Outsourced AI takeoffs so estimators can bid more jobs.
From $8K/yr license per tradeBroadly
Reviews, web chat and payments for local service businesses.
see site ($799/mo AI package shown)Buildertrend
Residential construction PM: schedules, client portal, change orders.
see siteBuildxact
Estimating, quoting and job management for residential builders.
$169/mo (Foundation, annual)CoConstruct
Custom builder project management and client selections.
see siteCompanyCam
Job site photo documentation with AI-written reports and checklists.
see site (extra users $29 each)Descript
Edit video by editing text; cut walkthrough videos fast.
Hobbyist $16/mo (annual)EagleView
Aerial roof measurement reports for roofing bids.
Small roof report from $24.25–$32.75Fieldwire
Field task management, punch lists and plan markups on mobile.
Pro $39/user/mo (annual)Google Gemini
AI assistant built into Gmail/Docs for writing and summarizing.
see siteHandoff
Generate remodeling estimates and proposals from a description of the job.
$119/mo (billed annually)Housecall Pro
Dispatching, invoicing and payments for home service pros.
From $59/mo (annual)Houzz Pro
Leads, 3D floor plans, estimates and client management for remodelers.
see siteHover
Turn phone photos into 3D models with exterior measurements.
see site (Starter $999/yr shown)JobTread
All-in-one estimating, scheduling and job costing for builders and remodelers.
$199/mo + $20/mo per internal userJoist
Fast mobile estimates and invoices for small contractors.
From ~$8.34/mo (annual)Kreo
AI-assisted takeoff that measures rooms, walls and counts from drawings.
$100/user/mo (billed annually)Notion
AI-powered docs and SOPs for running the business.
Plus $10/member/moOtter.ai
Record and transcribe client meetings and site walks.
Pro $8.49/user/mo (annual) / $16.99 monthlyPlanner 5D
AI room and floor plan design to show clients concepts.
Premium $4.99/mo (annual)PlanSwift
Desktop takeoff software for measuring plans and building estimates.
$2,000/yr (1 seat)Roofr
Roof measurement reports and proposals for roofers.
$0/mo platform; reports from $12–$19ServiceTitan
Field service platform for larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical shops.
see siteTogal.AI
Upload plan PDFs and get automated area/quantity takeoffs in minutes.
$299/mo per user (billed yearly)Zapier
Automate lead forms to CRM, texts and spreadsheets without code.
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Starter Stack
Fix one bottleneck: bidding OR scheduling OR marketing.
Timeline: ~1 week
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Bidding + scheduling/job costing + marketing, set up together.
Timeline: 2–3 weeks
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For outfits with 5+ crew or $500K+ in revenue.
Timeline: Setup in 2–3 weeks + 90 days of tuning
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