Construction Bid Takeoff

More bids.
More wins.
Less overhead.

We extract accurate material quantities from your project plans in 24 hours. You get bid-ready numbers without hiring a full-time estimator.

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24hr turnaround
99% accuracy
Per project no subscription
$250K+
in missed bids per month for contractors without fast takeoff capability
12.7%
CAGR growth in construction estimating software through 2031
40%
of contractors cite estimating speed as their #1 barrier to bidding more work

Three steps to bid-ready numbers

01

Upload your plans

Drop your PDF drawings into our portal. Architectural, structural, MEP — any format works. We support multi-page plan sets.

02

We do the takeoff

Our trained estimators extract every material quantity from your plans — concrete, lumber, steel, MEP, finishes — using digital tools and AI-assisted verification.

03

Receive your report

Get a structured takeoff sheet delivered in Excel — organized by trade, ready to plug into your estimate or bid form. Revisions included.

Every trade.
Every division.

From ground-up commercial to renovation to civil — we cover all 50 CSI MasterFormat divisions. No trade too specialized.

Concrete & Masonry
Lumber & Carpentry
Structural Steel
Thermal & Moisture
Doors & Windows
Finishes (Drywall, Flooring, Paint)
Fire Suppression
Plumbing
Mechanical / HVAC
Electrical
Earthwork & Sitework
Equipment & Furnishings
Why this exists
"The difference between winning a bid and losing one isn't your price. It's how fast you can put a number on paper."

Most general contractors are leaving money on the table. Not because they're uncompetitive — because they can't get the numbers fast enough. They have the relationships, the crews, the reputation. But estimating takes time, and time kills deals.

BidLift exists to close that gap. Fast, accurate material takeoffs so you can bid more projects and win more of them.

The case for outsourcing takeoff

Keep your estimators focused on what matters

Your best estimator is spending hours measuring drawings when they could be pricing complex scope, reviewing sub bids, and fine-tuning your bottom line. BidLift handles the quantity work. Your team handles the judgment work.

Up to 60%
cost savings vs. a full-time in-house estimator