No Blueprint? No Problem: Two Ways to Run Your Numbers

No Blueprint? No Problem: Two Ways to Run Your Numbers

It’s Monday morning, and two urgent quote requests land on your desk.

The first is a full, architect-designed home renovation. You’ve got a 20-page PDF with every detail, from the foundation specs to the roof trusses.

The second is for a quick, but profitable, bathroom remodel. A past client just called, described what they wanted, and gave you the room's dimensions. There's no formal blueprint, just a description.

In the past, these would be two completely different jobs, requiring hours of separate work. One needs meticulous measuring from a plan; the other requires you to build a materials list from scratch. With ProBuild AI, you can knock both out before your first coffee break.

For the Big, Detailed Jobs: The Full Blueprint Analysis

This is the powerhouse mode you know and love. For any project that comes with a set of plans, you simply upload the file. ProBuild AI gets to work, acting like a super-fast, eagle-eyed quantity surveyor. It scans every page and every detail to automatically generate:

• A Complete Bill of Materials (BOM): Every single item, from concrete and rebar to the last light fixture, is listed and quantified.
• A Full Project Timeline: A logical, data-driven schedule is created based on the construction sequence derived from the plans.

This is the perfect solution for large-scale, complex projects where precision is everything. It takes hours of manual takeoff work and condenses it into minutes.

For Everything Else: The "Describe the Job" Analysis

Now for the game-changer. What about all those jobs that don't have a formal blueprint? The kitchen renovations, the garden walls, the deck installations?

ProBuild AI is advanced enough that you don't need a picture you just need to describe the work.

Let's say a client wants a new deck. You can simply input the details like this:

• Job: Outdoor Deck Installation
• Description: Build a standard deck with a simple balustrade.
• Measurements: 4 meters by 5 meters.
• Key Materials: Composite decking, treated pine substructure.

The AI understands what's required. It knows a deck needs a substructure, so it calculates the joists, bearers, and hangers. It figures out the number of decking screws, the amount of decking board needed (including cuts and waste), and the materials for the balustrade. From that simple description, it generates a surprisingly accurate Bill of Materials and a straightforward project timeline.

This is your tool for quoting on the fly, for turning a quick site visit into a professional quote in minutes, and for winning all the profitable "day-to-day" jobs that keep your business running.

One Tool for Every Single Job

Your week is a mix of big and small, complex and simple. Your estimating tool should be able to handle it all. ProBuild AI is designed to be that single, flexible solution. It adapts to the information you have, whether it’s a detailed architectural drawing or a quick description scribbled in a notebook.

Stop juggling spreadsheets for small jobs and expensive software for big ones. It’s time for one tool that does it all.