From Blueprint to Bid in 3 Steps
See how Apex Estimate transforms your complex documents into a winning proposal with a simple, powerful workflow.
Designed for the Modern Contractor
Painting Contractors
General Contractors
Drywall & Finishing
Electrical Contractors
Flooring Installers
Mechanical & HVAC
Plumbing Contractors
Concrete & Masonry
Roofing Contractors
Landscaping Professionals
Painting Contractors
General Contractors
Drywall & Finishing
Electrical Contractors
Flooring Installers
Mechanical & HVAC
Plumbing Contractors
Concrete & Masonry
Roofing Contractors
Landscaping Professionals
STEP 1
Upload & Analyze
Start by uploading your blueprint PDF and optional spec book. Our AI engine immediately gets to work, reading and understanding every detail of your project documents.
- Automated Takeoffs: The Surveyor and Quantifier agents measure every surface and count every item.
- Spec Unification: The Scheduler agent reads finish schedules and spec books to create a single source of truth for all materials.
STEP 2
Review & Control
The AI provides the first draft, but you have the final say. Use our interactive viewer to review the AI's work, make corrections, and add your own expertise with intuitive editing tools.
- Visual Overlays: See every takeoff item drawn directly on your blueprints.
- Instant Edits: Click any item to modify its quantity or description in the property inspector.
STEP 3
Price & Propose
Connect your verified takeoff quantities to your private material and labor catalogs. Our Calculation Engine instantly generates a complete, data-driven cost estimate.
- Automated Costing: The system applies your unique pricing to every line item automatically.
- Professional Proposals: Impress clients and win more work by exporting your final estimate into a polished proposal with a single click.