Audience
Estimators and owners at drywall, interior finishes, concrete, and wood-framing subcontractors who prepare bids from PDF construction drawings.
About PreConstruct AI
PreConstruct AI is a web-based construction takeoff and estimating application for subcontractors bidding interior finishes, concrete, and wood framing work from PDF drawing sets. It reads drawing scales and uses plan notes, schedules, and partition legends to help identify and measure walls, ceilings, and concrete quantities. AI-assisted wall suggestions are in beta and are reviewed, approved, or adjusted by the estimator. Approved quantities become material lists for items such as studs, board, insulation, tape, compound, paint, concrete, and rebar, with calculations and drawing-sheet references. Estimators can apply their own material prices, create proposal PDFs, and export data to Excel or CSV. Projects can use imperial units, metric units, or both. The application supports estimating workflows; estimators review measurements and quantities before submitting a bid.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$250/month
Pricing Details:
The Estimator plan is $250/month for the first 50 paying companies and $350/month after that. Annual subscriptions cost ten months’ price. One bid of up to 75 sheets is free, with no card required.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
PreConstruct AI
Founded: 2026
Canada
preconstructai.com
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Plan takeoff workspace with a highlighted floor plan and wall-review panel.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
PreConstruct AI Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PreConstruct AI work with?
PreConstruct AI works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PreConstruct AI support in their product?
PreConstruct AI supports these languages: English.
Q: Does PreConstruct AI offer a free trial?
Yes, PreConstruct AI offers a free trial.
Q: How much does PreConstruct AI cost?
Pricing for PreConstruct AI starts at $250/month.
