Digital Construction Takeoff - How It works
Digital construction takeoff and estimating software are just two of the powerful features included in the BRO Engine App. Built for contractors, subcontractors, and home builders, the BRO Engine App uses AI-driven plan analysis to deliver fast, accurate, and job-ready construction estimates. Simply upload your blueprints, let the engine perform an automated digital takeoff, and receive region-specific pricing tailored to your trades, labor rates, and project requirements.
1. Upload Your Plans
Start by uploading your construction drawings in PDF format. The BRO Engine App automatically reads and analyzes your plans so you don’t waste time on manual setup.
- • Supports multi-sheet PDF blueprints and construction drawings
- • Automatically detects plan index and sheet names
- • Reads notes, dimensions, and material references
- • Identifies drawing types and building areas for takeoff
2. Select Your Trades
Choose the trades you want the BRO Engine to process. The app applies trade-specific logic so your takeoffs and pricing reflect real jobsite conditions—not generic spreadsheet math.
- • Framing and structural carpentry
- • Drywall, finishing, and painting
- • Concrete and flatwork
- • Siding and exterior finishes
- • Acoustical ceilings and light demolition
- • Additional trades can be added as your business grows
3. Let the AI Construction Takeoff Run
Once trades are selected, the BRO Engine performs an AI-assisted digital takeoff. It converts your blueprints into quantities, materials, and scope automatically.
- • Generates linear footage, square footage, and counts from plans
- • Groups quantities by trade, area, or building zone
- • Reads plan text to catch notes that impact scope and pricing
- • Builds smart takeoffs ready for labor and material calculations
4. Calculate Labor, Material, and Equipment
The BRO Engine pricing core applies real productivity data, crew rules, and waste factors to generate a realistic cost to build for each trade.
- • Labor hours and crew-day calculations based on trade productivity
- • Automatic waste factors applied to material quantities
- • Equipment needs estimated for specific scopes and durations
- • OSHA and building-code labor impact modeled into hours and days
5. See Three Pricing Models for Every Project
One of the key advantages of the BRO Engine App is its three-tier pricing logic. Every estimate is calculated through three different lenses so you can position your bid with confidence.
- • National Baseline Price: Modeled using U.S. construction labor and material averages.
- • Regional Competitor Price: Simulates common contractor pricing behavior and margin bands in your project region.
- • BRO Internal Cost Price: Uses your own internal labor rates, overhead, and profit targets.
6. Review and Adjust Your Estimate
After the calculations are complete, you can review your full construction estimate and fine-tune values before sending a proposal.
- • View detailed takeoff quantities by trade and area
- • Inspect material lists, labor hours, crew days, and equipment
- • Edit unit costs, markups, and profit margins as needed
- • See how changes affect your national, regional, and internal pricing
7. Export Contractor-Ready Proposals
When you’re satisfied with the numbers, export a clean, professional proposal that you can send directly to a general contractor, owner, or client.
- • Export branded PDF proposals for bids and presentations
- • Download spreadsheet-style breakdowns for internal review
- • Share estimates with your team or project partners
- • Use consistent, repeatable pricing logic on every project
Why Contractors Choose the BRO Engine App
The BRO Engine App is built by a construction company for construction companies. It combines AI-driven takeoff with practical estimating logic so you can bid more work in less time and protect your margins.
- • AI construction takeoff software plus full estimating engine
- • Designed for contractors, subcontractors, and home builders
- • Helps reduce estimating time and eliminate manual takeoff errors
- • Supports local market conditions in Delaware and across the U.S.
Start Using the BRO Engine App on Your Next Project
Turn your blueprints into accurate, competitive construction estimates in minutes. The BRO Engine App gives you AI-powered construction takeoff, three-tier pricing, and contractor-ready proposals—all in one simple workflow.