DesignFlow

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SOFTWARE

Construction Estimating Software, AI-Accelerated

Turn plans and specs into priced, risk-scored bids in a fraction of the time — with AI takeoff, auto-generated RFPs, and estimates that flow straight into the project.
Estimating is where margin is won or lost, and where teams burn the most hours. DesignFlow Build accelerates the whole cycle: the AI reads plan sets and spec books, performs takeoff, drafts RFPs, and scores bids on risk — and because estimating lives in the same platform as projects and accounting, a won bid becomes a live budget without re-keying anything.

AI takeoff feeds the estimate

Quantities come from the AI blueprint takeoff — symbols, runs, and schedules detected from your own plan legends — so the estimate starts from real counts, not manual tallies.

  • Blueprint takeoff with 200+ term MEP vocabulary

  • Quantities flow directly into the estimate

  • Validation warnings flag low-confidence items for review

Spec-book reading and RFPs

The AI processes plans and specifications in minutes and auto-generates RFPs for required materials and scopes, then tracks vendor responses.

  • 200+ page spec books read in minutes

  • Auto-generated RFPs

  • Vendor response tracking in one dashboard

Risk-scored bid comparison

Compare bids across multiple dimensions with AI risk scoring, so the lowest number is not mistaken for the best bid.

  • Multi-dimensional bid comparison

  • AI risk assessment per bid

  • Clear, defensible award rationale

Estimate to project, no re-keying

A won estimate becomes a live job budget in the same platform — committed costs, change orders, and billing all reference the original estimate.

  • Estimate becomes the job budget

  • Tied to job costing and accounting

  • Progress billing against the estimate

Frequently asked questions

Spreadsheets start from manual takeoff and disconnect the moment you win the job. DesignFlow Build generates quantities from AI blueprint takeoff, drafts RFPs automatically, risk-scores bids, and turns the won estimate into a live project budget — all in one platform, with no re-keying.

Yes. Takeoff and estimating are built for mechanical/HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sheet metal, using trade-aware detection and a 200+ term MEP vocabulary with CSI codes.

The AI reads 200+ page spec books in minutes and auto-generates RFPs, compressing days of takeoff and coordination into a fast, repeatable workflow. Exact savings depend on project size and complexity.

Always. The AI produces quantities and drafts with low-confidence items flagged; estimators review, adjust, and approve before anything is committed.

Bid faster, with fewer surprises

Start free and go live in 2-4 weeks — no rip-and-replace, no army of consultants.