Best AI tools for construction estimating (2026)
Takeoff and estimating software for contractors, from AI plan takeoffs to roof measurements. Listed alphabetically; we only include tools whose official sites we checked. Descriptions summarize what each maker says the product does. We have not run hands-on tests.
- Contractor Foreman: Construction management software for estimates, scheduling, time cards and invoicing; from $49/month per its site.
- Hover: Measure, design and estimate home improvement projects from photos, all in one place.
- JobTread: Construction estimating and project management software from planning to completion.
- Joist: Estimates, invoices and online payments app for contractors.
- ProEst (Autodesk): Cloud-based construction estimating combining cost estimating, 2D takeoffs and bid-day analysis.
- Roofr: Roofing software with CRM, instant estimates, proposals, measurements, payments and material ordering.
- RoofSnap: Roof measurement and estimating software built for roofers.
- STACK: Cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software from bid decision to closeout.
- Togal.AI: AI takeoff software that detects, measures and labels spaces on architectural drawings.
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FAQ
What are the ai tools for construction estimating?
This page lists 9 products: Contractor Foreman, Hover, JobTread, Joist, ProEst (Autodesk), Roofr, RoofSnap, STACK, Togal.AI. Each description is summarized from the tool's own website.
How were these tools chosen?
Every tool is a real product with a working official link that we checked. Listed alphabetically; we do not rank by payment, and sponsored placements are always labeled Sponsored.
Are prices included?
Where a tool's own site publishes a starting price we mention it. Otherwise, check the vendor's site for current pricing.
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