What it does: AI-powered takeoff from PDF plans (95-99% vector accuracy), then links quantities directly to 220+ vetted factories for material procurement at 40-50% below retail. Unifies quantity extraction, pricing, and vendor selection in one loop.
Legacy alt: Manual takeoff + supplier phone-around, or point tools + separate procurement.
Differentiator: Closes the "Takeoff-to-Transaction Gap" — not just measurement, but factory-direct buying power.
Pricing: Custom quote (est. $200-500/mo per seat).
Glazing: High
MVP: Book demo at quotr.ai; run 1 bid side-by-side with manual process.
What it does: Upload plans — AI identifies walls, doors, windows, openings with 95-98% accuracy. Auto color-codes floor plans, classifies rooms, measures footprints. 50-85% faster takeoffs.
Legacy alt: Bluebeam manual measurement, On-Screen Takeoff.
Differentiator: Best-in-class accuracy. Full architectural takeoff in ~12 minutes. Founded by former US Special Operations.
Pricing: Growth Plan ~$299/mo per user.
Glazing: High
MVP: 14-day free trial. Upload a set of glazing shop drawings.
What it does: Cloud-native BIM design — runs entirely in browser (no install). Spring 2026 update pushes capabilities to LOD 300-350. AI floor plan generator converts spreadsheet programs to 3D layouts in minutes. Real-time multi-user collaboration.
Legacy alt: Revit (heavy install, expensive per-seat licensing).
Differentiator: No GPU needed, AI-assisted massing, collaborative real-time editing at LOD 300-350.
Pricing: Pro ~$59-99/mo per seat.
Glazing: Medium
MVP: Free tier at snaptrude.com; model one glazed curtain wall system.
What it does: AI-powered takeoff with 2D PDF and BIM model support. New "Caddie" AI agent (May 2026) automates count/quantity detection with regex search, plus Excel template builder that generates cost tables from drawing data.
Legacy alt: On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam manual measurement + manual Excel setup.
Differentiator: Caddie goes beyond measurement — generates full Excel cost templates and workflows from drawings automatically.
Pricing: $149-299/mo per seat (Caddie included).
Glazing: High
MVP: Free trial; test Caddie agent on a glazing bid set.
What it does: Full ERP: BOQ, PDF/CAD/BIM takeoff, AI cost matching, 42 regional catalogues, 71 modules, 21 languages. Self-hosted. AGPL-3.0 licensed.
Legacy alt: Sage, Viewpoint, Procore (expensive per-seat SaaS).
Differentiator: Zero licensing cost, fully self-hosted, 71 modules, AI cost matching against regional catalogues.
Pricing: Free (AGPL-3.0). pip install openconstructionerp
Glazing: High
MVP: Install on a VPS or Docker; load PGC's current cost catalogue.
What it does: AI rendering plugin for Revit, SketchUp, and V-Ray. Generate photorealistic or conceptual renders from your viewport using AI prompts. Compatible with Revit 2022-2026, now integrated into Enscape Premium.
Legacy alt: V-Ray manual rendering, Lumion, Twinmotion (time-intensive).
Differentiator: AI renders from within your modeling tool — no export, iterates in seconds.
Pricing: Veras $29-59/mo per license; included in Enscape Premium ($635/yr).
Glazing: Medium
MVP: 14-day free trial; render one curtain wall elevation for a proposal.
What it does: 3D room scanning app using Apple LiDAR (iPhone/iPad Pro). Scans single rooms or entire buildings, outputs CAD-ready floor plans. QR markers auto-detect within the 3D model. Automatic floor/room segmentation.
Legacy alt: Manual tape measure, laser distance meters, Matterport (expensive hardware).
Differentiator: Uses consumer iPhone/iPad Pro — no dedicated scanner. CAD export is immediate.
Pricing: Free app; $20-50/mo for CAD export and pro features.
Glazing: High
MVP: Download free Metaroom Scan App; scan a glazing opening and export to DXF.
What it does: Mobile-first field management: digital plan markup, task assignment on drawings, punch lists, daily reports, progress tracking. 2026 updates include AI-enhanced reporting and BIM integration. Trusted on 95,000+ projects.
Legacy alt: Paper punch lists, Raken, Procore (heavier).
Differentiator: Assign work directly on the drawing — foremen see exactly which wall/opening needs action. Hilti-backed ecosystem.
Pricing: $39-89/mo per user (Basic to Pro).
Glazing: High
MVP: Free tier; run 1 project's punch list on Fieldwire.
What it does: CAD/CAM software specifically for glass production — cutting, edging, drilling, laminating, insulating glass unit assembly. Generates machine code for glass processing equipment.
Legacy alt: Generic CAM, manual nesting, paper-based work orders.
Differentiator: Built specifically for glass fabrication — supports all glass-specific operations natively.
Pricing: Custom quote (est. $200-500/mo per seat).
Glazing: High
MVP: Request demo at ddxgroup.com; test with PGC's current glass sizes.
What it does: AR staging for Apple Vision Pro — overlays full-scale rendered building models onto real construction slabs. Used for pre-construction visualization and client walkthroughs before anything is built.
Legacy alt: Physical mockups, full-scale model rooms (expensive, slow).
Differentiator: Runs on Apple Vision Pro — consumer hardware. Full-scale 1:1 AR overlay on actual jobsite.
Pricing: Custom quote (project-based, ~$5K-20K per deployment).
Glazing: High
MVP: Request demo at r2u.io; try with 1 PGC project model.
What it does: Fully standalone AR glasses — no phone required. Snap pre-orders at AWE 2026 ($2,195), shipping Fall 2026. Built-in AI assistant, navigation, messaging, camera.
Legacy alt: Microsoft HoloLens ($3,500+), Magic Leap (enterprise-only), Meta Quest (VR only).
Differentiator: First mainstream consumer AR glasses. Snap beat Meta, Apple, Google to market with true AR in consumer form factor.
Pricing: $2,195 (pre-order now, ships Fall 2026).
Glazing: Medium
MVP: Pre-order 1 pair for evaluation; test with BIM models in AR.
What it does: New AI agent from Kreo (May 2026). CountFlow detects count/quantity elements from drawings. Excel Template Builder generates configurable Excel templates with formulas, workbook structure, cost summaries, and auto-import workflows.
Legacy alt: Manual Excel estimating, copy-paste from takeoff to spreadsheet.
Differentiator: Goes from drawing → complete Excel cost workbook automatically. "The AI agent that does the work."
Pricing: Included in Kreo subscription ($149-299/mo).
Glazing: High
MVP: Covered in Kreo free trial (#4 above).