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Civils.ai Review: Construction Quantity Takeoff Software
- Construction
- Construction Estimating
- Construction contractors
- Subcontractors
- Construction estimators
- Civil engineering consultants
Pricing
Civils.ai offers a Starter plan (10 takeoffs/month) and a Professional plan (30 takeoffs/month) both listed at $0/mo, with custom pricing for Enterprise teams. No setup fees are mentioned.
At a glance
- Best for
- Construction contractors, Subcontractors, Construction estimators, Civil engineering consultants
- Key use cases
- Earthworks and Groundworks Estimating, Subcontractor Material Takeoffs, Compliance and Risk Checking, Subsurface Data Digitization
- Integrations
- Excel export, PDF export, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) sync
- Official website
- Visit Civils.ai official website
How AI is used
Civils.ai is a tool designed for construction professionals to perform quantity takeoffs and document reviews. It uses AI to extract measurements from PDF drawings, including scanned or handwritten files, and provides annotated results and data exports.
The software supports contractors, subcontractors, and consultants quantifying materials for earthworks, drainage, concrete, and other trades. It can also be used to search through contracts and specifications to check for compliance and risks.
Users upload documents, describe the required scope in plain English, and receive results that are reviewed by a human-in-the-loop QA process. This workflow is intended to support the preparation of bids by automating the extraction of quantities and verifying project requirements.
Buyers should note that while modern PDFs may achieve over 95% accuracy, older or hand-drawn documents may have lower accuracy. Users should also verify takeoff consumption rules, as charges are based on a per-sheet, per-trade basis.
Key Features
AI-Powered Takeoffs
Measures areas, lengths, volumes, and counts from PDF construction drawings.
Contract and Specification Review
Searches construction documents for risks and requirements with cited references to specific pages.
Geotechnical Data Extraction
Converts borehole logs from PDF reports into structured AGS 4.1 and Excel formats.
Human-in-the-Loop QA
A quality assurance process used to review AI-extracted data to support output accuracy.
Annotated PDF Exports
Provides visual markups on drawings alongside Excel quantity summaries.
Use Cases
Earthworks and Groundworks Estimating
Calculating cut and fill volumes and measuring drainage run lengths from PDF plans.
Subcontractor Material Takeoffs
Quantifying floor finishes, wall runs, and MEP fixtures for various construction trades.
Compliance and Risk Checking
Comparing subcontractor specifications against client requirements to identify gaps.
Subsurface Data Digitization
Extracting data from geotechnical reports to support 2D and 3D ground modeling.
Integrations
- Excel export
- PDF export
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) sync
FAQ
How are takeoffs counted in Civils.ai?
- One takeoff is counted as one trade on one drawing sheet. Multi-trade takeoffs on a single sheet are capped at a maximum of 5 takeoffs.
How accurate are the AI measurements?
- The tool achieves over 95% accuracy for modern PDFs, though accuracy may be lower for hand-drawn or older documents from before 1975.
How long does it take to get takeoff results?
- Processing times vary by complexity, but Civils.ai generally aims to return results within 24 hours.
Who owns the data uploaded to the platform?
- Users retain full ownership of all data and documents uploaded to the platform.
Source category: Construction
Source subcategory: Construction Estimating
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