Built for construction estimators
Upload a drawing set and BidJoist's AI sorts the sheets, reads the scales and measures walls and ceilings. Your estimator checks every quantity on the drawing, then prices it with your own materials, labor and markup.
- Every quantity linked to its sheet
- Your prices, not market averages
- Export to Excel, CSV and PDF
✓ Takeoff ready
- Walls · type A
- 425 LF
- Walls · type B
- 111 LF
- Ceiling · GWB
- 1,220 SF
Total walls536 LF
How it works
From Drawing to Bid. One Workflow.
Six connected steps keep the drawing, quantity, price and final estimate in one place.
- 01Plans in
Upload
Add the drawing set and supporting documents.
- 02AI setup
Analyze
AI sorts sheets, identifies plans and reads scales.
- 03Quantities
Takeoff
Walls and ceilings are measured directly on the drawings.
- 04Quality control
Review
Verify, adjust or reject every proposed measurement.
- 05Your rates
Price
Apply your materials, labor, waste and markup.
- 06Ready to send
Estimate
Turn approved quantities into a professional bid.
AI takeoff, your approval
AI Does the Measuring. You Approve Every Quantity.
Click a quantity to see where it was measured.
Sheets
- A1.0.1Floor plan · L1
- A1.0.2Floor plan · L2
- A2.2Ceiling plan · L2
- A5.2Wall types
Source: A1.0.2 · all partitions × 10'-0" height × 2 faces
Takeoff
- Wall board area7,416 SFHigh confidenceApproved
- Walls · type A1,540 LFHigh confidenceApproved
- Walls · type B930 LFReviewPending
- Ceiling · GWB2,180 SFHigh confidencePending
Quantity
HistoryAI proposed · approved by estimator
Your pricing
Your Costs. Your Margins. Your Estimate.
| Description | Qty | Unit cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall type A · 5/8" X both faces | 5,580 SF | $2.52 | $14,061.60 |
| Wall type B · 5/8" X one face | 3,062 SF | $1.74 | $5,327.88 |
| GWB ceiling · level 4 | 4,920 SF | $2.13 | $10,479.60 |
| Corner bead | 640 LF | $1.30 | $832.00 |
- Materials + labor
- $30,701.08
- Material markup 10%
- $1,548.07
- Overhead 8%
- $2,579.93
- Profit 12%
- $4,179.49
- Sales tax on materials
- $1,277.16
Total bid$0.00
Example estimate.
FAQ
Questions estimators ask.
Straight answers about measuring, pricing and sending bids with BidJoist.
Tell us about your work and we'll answer by email.
Can I verify and change AI measurements?
Yes. Every measurement is drawn on the sheet it came from. Accept, reject, edit or draw your own — nothing reaches the estimate until you approve it.
Can I use my own prices and labor rates?
Yes. Your price book holds your materials, labor rates, waste and assemblies, and can be imported from CSV or Excel.
Is BidJoist only for drywall?
No. Drywall is the first trade, and more trades are coming soon.
What happens when plans change?
Upload the new set as a revision. BidJoist shows which sheets were added, revised or removed, and sheets that did not change are not charged again.
Can I price drywall by the sheet?
Yes. Add a price per 4×8, 4×9, 4×10 or 4×12 sheet and BidJoist turns the square feet from the takeoff into whole sheets, rounded up.
Can my client approve the estimate online?
Yes. Lock the estimate and send your client a link. They see your company, the scope and the total, and approve it with their name and email.
How does AI usage work?
Each plan includes a monthly allowance of plan sheets. Billing shows what you have used, and you can add a sheet pack if you need more.
Are my plans secure?
Each company's data is kept separate, files are stored privately and encrypted, and every account signs in with a second step. No certifications are claimed.