AI platform Bobyard has launched Bobyard 2.0, its latest update designed to accelerate takeoff workflows and introduce a unified AI workbench. This enhanced platform aims to keep pace with the demands of estimators in the construction and landscaping industries, who are responsible for project budget calculations.
By significantly speeding up takeoff operations—a critical phase where material and quantity details for construction projects are meticulously analyzed—contractors can substantially mitigate the risk of errors inherent in manual measurements. This acceleration ultimately translates to fewer unexpected costs and disruptions during the construction lifecycle.
Bobyard 2.0: Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy
Bobyard 2.0 introduces a robust ‘measure first, price later’ model, seamlessly integrating materials with their associated costs. This approach is engineered to optimize time efficiency and minimize errors, spanning the entire process from initial takeoff to the finalization of bids.
A standout feature is the new Multi-Measure functionality. This allows estimators to perform a single drawing action and generate all necessary measurements—area, perimeter, or total volume—simultaneously, eliminating the need for redundant line work or separate shape creations. This not only streamlines the process but also reduces the potential for manual data entry errors.
Furthermore, Bobyard has consolidated its advanced AI capabilities within an AI Workbench. This workbench incorporates a Review Workflow option, empowering estimators to meticulously examine and validate AI-generated outputs before incorporating them into their takeoffs, ensuring a higher degree of confidence and control.
Adding to the platform’s flexibility, the updated Legend Manager provides users with a dedicated environment for creating and managing symbol and pattern legends. The Text Count feature offers another layer of automation, enabling users to convert text or labels within drawings into quantifiable measurements.
Bobyard emphasizes that the platform is designed for a seamless transition from takeoff to finalized estimates. Importing pricing and assemblies into Bobyard 2.0’s Estimate Table has been significantly simplified. This streamlined process allows users to move directly from takeoff to a production-ready estimate without the need for cumbersome exports to external software like Excel or reconfigurations just to visualize data within an estimating context. This positions Bobyard 2.0 as a pivotal advancement for estimating professionals.
Navigation improvements contribute to a more intuitive user experience. The introduction of cross-page search and an overall streamlining of the workflow ensures that users can transition from takeoff to final estimates without ever needing to leave the platform or switch between disparate tools.
The company’s commitment to innovation is underscored by its successful Series A funding round, where it raised $35 million last year. The round was led by 8VC, with participation from Pear VC and Caffeinated Capital, signaling strong investor confidence in Bobyard’s vision and technology.
Bobyard reports that its platform currently automates up to 70% of the quantity and material takeoff process. Contractors utilizing Bobyard have reported an average reduction in takeoff times of 65%. Anecdotal evidence suggests that estimators are submitting three to five times more bids, while simultaneously achieving more accurate results, leading to improved margins and higher win rates. 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.”
Industry leaders are already recognizing the transformative impact of Bobyard 2.0. Marty Grunder, founder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping, commented, “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.”
Following its launch on April 8 for landscaping contractors, Bobyard 2.0 is slated for broader availability across additional construction trades in late April.
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