Bobyard 2.0 Review: AI-Powered Construction Estimating Software with Enhanced Takeoff Tools

AI platform Bobyard has unveiled Bobyard 2.0, its latest platform update delivering accelerated takeoff workflows and a unified AI workbench. The solution is specifically designed to keep pace with estimators—professionals responsible for calculating project budgets—who use it daily throughout the construction and landscaping industry.

By speeding up takeoff operations, a critical component of project estimation where details of materials and quantities needed for construction jobs are analyzed, contractors can significantly reduce the risk of errors associated with manual measurements. Faster takeoffs ultimately lead to fewer costly surprises during the construction process.

🔧 Key Features of Bobyard 2.0

Bobyard 2.0 integrates materials and their costs using a 'measure first, price later' model, designed to save time and reduce errors from takeoff to finalized bids.

Multi-Measure Feature: Estimators can now draw once without creating separate lines or shapes to calculate area, perimeter, or total volume. The system generates all related measurements simultaneously, dramatically reducing redundant work.

Bobyard has consolidated its AI tools into an AI Workbench that includes a Review Workflow option. This allows estimators to check and decide whether to trust or adjust certain AI outputs before incorporating them into their takeoff process.

📊 Enhanced Workflow Tools

• Legend Manager: Provides users with a dedicated space to create and run symbol and pattern legends
• Text Count: Enables users to turn words or labels in drawings into count measurements
• Estimate Table: Importing pricing and assemblies is simpler and more streamlined, allowing users to move from takeoff to production-ready estimates without exporting to Excel

According to Bobyard, "once your takeoff is done, you shouldn't have to rebuild anything to get to a finalized estimate." The platform positions itself as a significant upgrade for estimators, eliminating the need to leave the platform or switch tools.

Improved navigation features include cross-page search functionality and generally streamlined workflows from takeoff to final estimates, enhancing overall ease of use.

💰 Funding and Performance Metrics

Bobyard raised $35 million in Series A funding last year, led by 8VC with participation from Pear VC and Caffeinated Capital.

Platform Performance:

• Automates up to 70% of the quantity and material takeoff process
• Average reduction in takeoff times of 65%
• Estimators submit 3-5 times more bids
• Improved accuracy with better margins and win rates

💬 Industry Testimonials

Michael Ding, founder and CEO of Bobyard, stated:

"Every change we made was driven by what our customers told us they needed to move faster, stay in control, and spend less time doing work that software should be doing for them. This is our answer to that, and it's only the beginning."

Marty Grunder, founder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping, added:

"The AI tools are on another level. We're talking cutting takeoff time in half on real jobs. If you're trying to level up your estimating this season, there's nothing else like this on the market. Period."

🚀 Availability

Launched on April 8 for landscaping contractors, Bobyard 2.0 is expected to be available for additional construction trades in late April.

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