Introducing AI Estimating for Cubit Estimating – the next evolution in takeoff and estimating

Buildsoft have always focused on developing software that enables construction professionals to work more efficiently, accurately, and confidently. Today, we’re proud to announce a major step forward with the launch of AI Estimating, a new add-on module for Cubit Estimating.

This release represents our first move into artificial intelligence technology, created with a simple goal in mind: giving estimators, quantity surveyors, and construction professionals access to advanced tools that help them achieve better results with less manual effort and improved precision.

Why AI Estimating?

Estimating is one of the most critical parts of any construction project, but it can also be one of the most labour-intensive. Manual takeoffs, repetitive drawing tasks, and error checking often consume valuable hours that could be better spent preparing competitive tenders, making informed business decisions, or improving project profitability.

Cubit Estimating has been designed to help construction professionals produce faster and more accurate estimates. With the introduction of the AI Estimating add-on, those capabilities become even more powerful.

AI Estimating for Cubit Estimating streamlines important stages of the takeoff and estimating process through features such as symbol counting, automatic area recognition, and text scanning from plans. Users can quickly identify and count selected symbols directly from drawings, automatically detect and measure areas for takeoffs, and search plans to locate and quantify specific words, letters, numbers, or labels.

By reducing repetitive manual work, estimators, quantity surveyors, and contractors can spend more time on high-value tasks like securing projects, improving estimate accuracy, and maintaining profitability.

Together, Cubit Estimating and AI Estimating help you:

• Significantly reduce repetitive manual tasks.
• Quickly count symbols from plans.
• Automate takeoffs using area detection.
• Scan drawings to locate unique or specific text.
• Complete work in minutes instead of hours.
• Use AI technology to enhance your expertise while staying in full control.
• Gain a competitive edge and focus more time on winning profitable work.

AI Estimating for Cubit Estimating is designed to help construction professionals work smarter and more efficiently.

AI as a Partner

We understand that estimators and quantity surveyors bring essential knowledge and experience to every project. AI Estimating is designed to complement that expertise, helping professionals accomplish more in less time.

Think of it as a built-in assistant within Cubit Estimating – handling repetitive and time-consuming tasks so you can concentrate on the decisions and strategies that matter most. You remain fully in control throughout the entire estimating process.

Advancing the Industry

Buildsoft’s mission has always been to provide solutions that support and strengthen the construction industry. As interest in AI continues to grow among our customers, we’re excited to now deliver this technology directly into their workflows.

This release is about more than introducing a new feature to Cubit Estimating. It’s about helping move the construction industry forward. By combining Buildsoft’s decades of industry experience with the latest advancements in AI, they’re making estimating faster, easier, and more dependable for professionals across the sector.

The launch follows extensive collaboration with Buildsoft customers through our Early Access and Beta programs, ensuring the AI Estimating tools were developed around real industry requirements and feedback.

And this is just the beginning. AI Estimating for Cubit Estimating marks the first stage of our broader AI journey, and we look forward to continuing to explore how emerging technology can support construction professionals and improve project outcomes.

Be among the first to experience AI Estimating

AI Estimating is now available as an add-on module for Cubit Estimating. If you’re ready to discover how it can improve your workflow and help you secure more projects, we’d love to show you what it can do.

Both new and existing customers can now upgrade their account to enable the AI Estimating add-on across all users.

Book a demo to see AI Estimating for Cubit Estimating in action – and experience the next evolution in takeoff and estimating.