AI for Construction Estimators
AI builds quantity takeoffs, assembles bid packages, and generates scope narratives.
What construction estimators are solving with AI right now
Real workflows, real time saved. Pick the one that hurts most and start there.
RFIs take too long and stall the job
There’s a conflict between the plans and the specs. You need a decision. Writing the RFI properly takes 20 minutes. The job can’t wait.
AI drafts RFIs with the right references — spec section, drawing number, and clear question — in minutes instead of 20.
Free step-by-step tutorial
Use AI To Write RFIs FasterAbout 5 minutes. Use it from the field on your phone.
Daily logs are the first thing to fall behind
The super ran the job all day. Now it’s 5:30 and they’re supposed to write a daily log about weather, crew count, work completed, and delays. It doesn’t happen.
AI turns quick voice notes or bullet points into a formatted daily log with weather, manpower, progress, and issues.
Free step-by-step tutorial
Use AI To Keep Daily Logs CurrentAbout 5 minutes to set up. Takes 2 minutes to generate each log.
Change orders turn into disputes
The owner asked for something extra. You did the work. Now there’s a disagreement about cost because the change wasn’t documented before it started.
AI drafts change orders with cost breakdown, schedule impact, and approval lines — so the scope change is documented before the work begins.
Free step-by-step tutorial
Use AI To Document Change OrdersAbout 5 minutes. Use it on-site when the conversation happens.
Get Started in 3 Steps
Pick your AI, grab the skills that match your role, and start saving time today.
Choose Your AI
Pick the assistant that will run your skills. All three work great — Claude is our recommendation for detailed, multi-step workflows.
Install Skills for Your Role
Pre-built workflows designed specifically for construction estimators:
Run Your First Skill
Open your AI, load a skill, and complete a real task in minutes instead of hours.
Get Started FreeSkills for Construction Estimators
Each skill is a ready-to-use workflow that handles a specific task in your day.
Quantity Takeoff Assistant
Bid Package Assembler
Scope Narrative Writer
Free Step-by-Step Tutorials
Each workflow takes minutes. Follow the steps and you’ll have it running today.
Use AI To Write RFIs Faster
About 5 minutes. Use it from the field on your phone.
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Download Claude or ChatGPT and open the RFI Response Drafter skill
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Describe the issue: "Drawing A2.1 shows a 3’-0" door at room 204 but the finish schedule calls for 3’-6". Spec section 08 11 13. Need direction before framing."
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AI generates a properly formatted RFI with references, question, suggested resolution, and impact statement
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Submit through your project management system — done in 3 minutes instead of 20
Use AI To Keep Daily Logs Current
About 5 minutes to set up. Takes 2 minutes to generate each log.
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Open the Daily Log Generator skill
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At end of day, type or dictate: "Sunny, 78°. 12 crew on site. Poured slab for building B, 42 yards. Plumber no-show delayed rough-in. Inspector passed footing."
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AI formats a proper daily log: date, weather, manpower by trade, work completed, delays/issues, next-day plan
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Email to the PM or upload to Procore/PlanGrid — the super spent 2 minutes, not 20
Use AI To Document Change Orders
About 5 minutes. Use it on-site when the conversation happens.
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Open the Change Order Drafter skill
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Describe the change: "Owner wants to upgrade lobby flooring from VCT to LVP. Adds $4,200 in material and 2 days to the schedule."
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AI generates a change order: description of change, cost impact, schedule impact, reference to original scope, and signature lines
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Get the owner’s signature before you start — eliminates the "I didn’t agree to that" conversation
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