Fieldbook: AI Estimating for Contractors
Fieldbook helps residential contractors and home builders generate project estimates using natural language. It is designed for users who want to base their pricing on actual job history and subcontractor quotes.
At a glance
- Category
- Browse Operations tools
- Best for
- Residential contractors, Home builders, Solo contractors, Construction teams up to 50 people
- Pricing
- Fieldbook offers three tiers: a free Starter plan (3 estimates), a Pro plan at $99/month (10 estimates), and a Growth plan at $249/month (unlimited estimates).
- Key use cases
- Bid Preparation, Estimate Refinement, Team Pricing Consistency, Subcontractor Analysis
- Integrations
- PDF export, Excel export
- Official website
- Visit Fieldbook official website
Fieldbook is an AI-driven estimating tool for residential contractors and home builders. Users describe their project scope in plain English, and the system generates a structured estimate with quantities, unit costs, and totals.
The platform supports solo operators and teams of up to 50 people. It provides transparency by showing the assumptions the AI made during the project scope breakdown, and users can manually override line items or adjust quantities.
Buyers should note that certain features, such as PDF and Excel exports and client portals, are reserved for paid plans. The software is designed to help users prepare initial estimate drafts for bid opportunities.
Key Features
Plain-Language Scope Input
Supports describing project details in plain English to generate a structured estimate.
AI-Generated Line-Item Estimates
Generates detailed estimates including quantities, unit costs, and totals.
Conversational Edits
Allows users to modify estimates by instructing the system on what to change in natural language.
Historical Data Pricing
Derives pricing from the user's actual job history and subcontractor quotes.
Transparent Assumptions
Displays how the AI broke down the scope so users can verify the source of the numbers.
Subcontractor Quote Comparison
Provides tools to compare quotes from different subcontractors.
Client Portal
Allows clients to view and approve estimates, available on the Growth plan.
Use Cases
Bid Preparation
Converting a project description into a detailed line-item estimate to respond to opportunities.
Estimate Refinement
Using conversational edits to adjust project scopes, such as adding a deck or changing flooring materials.
Team Pricing Consistency
Applying a consistent methodology across a team to help ensure pricing remains uniform.
Subcontractor Analysis
Comparing various subcontractor quotes to evaluate pricing.
Best For
- Residential contractors
- Home builders
- Solo contractors
- Construction teams up to 50 people
Integrations
- PDF export
- Excel export
Pricing
Fieldbook offers three tiers: a free Starter plan (3 estimates), a Pro plan at $99/month (10 estimates), and a Growth plan at $249/month (unlimited estimates).
FAQ
How does Fieldbook determine pricing for estimates?
- Fieldbook derives pricing from your actual job history and real subcontractor quotes rather than using generic industry databases.
Can I export estimates from Fieldbook?
- The platform supports exporting estimates to PDF and Excel, which is available on the paid Pro and Growth plans.
Is there a free version of Fieldbook?
- Yes, there is a Starter plan available at $0 per month which includes 3 AI-generated estimates.
Does Fieldbook require a credit card for the free trial?
- No, a 14-day free trial is available for full access to features with no credit card required.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Construction Estimating
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Fieldbook is an AI-powered estimating platform for residential contractors and home builders that converts plain-language descriptions into line-item estimates. It supports workflows including bid preparation and subcontractor quote comparison using the user's own job history. Key export features and client portals require paid subscriptions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Uses real job history rather than generic industry averages
- Conversational interface may reduce the need for complex templates
- Users can view and override AI assumptions
- 14-day free trial available without requiring a credit card
Cons
- PDF and Excel exports are not available on the free Starter plan
- Client portal access is limited to the Growth plan
- Starter plan is limited to 3 AI-generated estimates
