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Everything you need to know about BidSync AI. Can't find an answer? Emailj@bidsyncai.comor call (602) 762-9933.
What is BidSync AI?
BidSync AI is web-based AI takeoff and estimating software for heavy-civil and self-perform contractors, made by Bid Sync Ai, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona. It reads construction plan sets, drafts the quantity takeoff, links quantities to estimating assemblies, and carries the work through bids, field operations and billing in one app. Read the full definition →
What is AI takeoff software?
AI takeoff software uses computer vision and language models to read construction drawings and count or measure items automatically, instead of an estimator clicking every symbol and tracing every run. In BidSync AI you upload a PDF plan set, the AI reads each sheet and returns a draft list of items with quantities, units, the sheet they came from and a confidence score for your estimator to review. See AI takeoffs →
Can AI read construction plans and blueprints?
Yes, with review. BidSync AI reads the title block to tell which discipline a sheet belongs to (civil, plumbing, electrical and so on), skips sheets that are only general notes, and extracts counted items (EA) and linear runs (LF). Lengths are only reported when the sheet scale can be confirmed; otherwise the item is flagged so a person can set the scale.
How accurate is AI takeoff, and do I still need an estimator?
You still need an estimator. BidSync AI drafts the takeoff and your estimator decides: every item shows its source sheet and a confidence score, low-confidence items are flagged, and nothing goes into your number until someone approves it. Benchmark results and how they were measured are published on our methodology page. Read our methodology →
Does BidSync AI handle underground utilities like sewer, water and storm?
Yes. Takeoff results are grouped by system (sewer, water, storm and others) and by category (pipe, fittings, structures, valves, hydrants, meters, services), with subtotals per group. Items are matched to a standard assembly library organized the same way, including structures such as manholes, catch basins, headwalls and box culverts. You enter your own labor, material and equipment rates. Heavy civil estimating →
What is construction bid management software?
Bid management software tracks the jobs you might bid, the documents and deadlines for each, and the estimate and proposal you submit. BidSync AI includes a Bid Board for tracking opportunities, unit-price bid packages, bid comparison and scenario pricing, and a proposal generator, all connected to the takeoff and estimate.
Who makes BidSync AI?
BidSync AI is built by Bid Sync Ai, LLC, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and founded by Jeremiah Caucutt, a career construction veteran. Contact: J@BidSyncAI.com or (602) 762-9933. About us →
Do I need to install anything?
No. BidSync AI runs in a web browser at app.bidsyncai.com on desktop, tablet and phone. There is nothing to install and no server to maintain.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every plan starts with a 14-day free trial with full feature access. No credit card required. See how we measure time-savings claims. Read our methodology →
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts. You can cancel from your account settings whenever you like.
Do you offer discounts for multiple users?
Volume discounts kick in at 10+ seats. Book a demo or email us and we'll put together a custom quote.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
Your data is fully exportable at any time, and we keep it available for 30 days after cancellation so nothing is lost in transition.
Does it really work offline?
Yes. BidSync AI is offline-first: full read/write in the field with automatic sync and conflict resolution when you reconnect.
Is it secure enough for government work?
Sensitive data isolation, encrypted storage and complete audit logs are built in for compliance-sensitive work.
How does the 8-agent swarm work?
Eight autonomous agents — Takeoff, Estimating, Production, Schedule, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Financial — read your plan sets, run quantities, price items, check specs and hand you a bid package with evidence for every number. Starter includes 1 agent (Takeoff); Pro/Enterprise include all 8. See how we measure accuracy. Read our methodology →
What file types do you support?
PDF plan sets, Excel bid tabs, DWG/DXF, and most DOT plan formats. Upload directly or sync via Google Drive, PlanHub and Dodge feeds.
Is BidSync AI the same as BidSync / Periscope?
No. BidSync AI (bidsyncai.com, Phoenix, AZ) is construction takeoff and estimating software for heavy-civil contractors. BidSync / Periscope Holdings (bidsync.com, Utah) is a separate government bid-notification service. We are not affiliated.
Looking for government bid notifications? That is BidSync / Periscope Holdings at bidsync.com (Utah). BidSync AI at bidsyncai.com is separate construction takeoff and estimating software — not affiliated.
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