What it does: AI-powered ERP purpose-built for construction companies. Unifies project management, materials management, finance, and operations in a single platform. Tailored for modular construction, prefabrication, and manufactured homes. YC-backed.
Legacy alt: Sage 100 Contractor, Viewpoint, Jonas — all require heavy customization and lack AI-native features
Differentiator: First AI-native ERP for construction — not a generic ERP with construction modules bolted on. Built from the ground up for how contractors actually work.
Pricing: Not public (YC-backed, seed-stage)
Glazing: High
MVP: Sign up for early access. Map PGC's current workflow (estimating → procurement → fabrication → install → billing) and see which modules cover the gaps.
What it does: Real-time collaborative BIM review platform combining VR/AR with traditional model viewing. Construction teams identify risks earlier, coordinate faster, and deliver higher-quality assets. YC-backed.
Legacy alt: Navisworks (clunky, desktop-only), BIM 360 (limited real-time collaboration)
Differentiator: Real-time multi-user BIM collaboration in VR — teams can walk through models together regardless of location. Built for mission-critical infrastructure.
Pricing: Not public (YC-backed, seed-stage)
Glazing: Medium
MVP: Upload a curtain wall or storefront model. Run a 30-min coordination session with the project team. Compare clash detection speed vs. current Navisworks workflow.
What it does: AI-powered procurement platform for SME construction firms. Sources materials, equipment, and labour at competitive market rates. Includes embedded credit/deferred payment (up to 90 days). Just raised £4.2M seed from Triple Point Ventures.
Legacy alt: Manual supplier sourcing via phone/email, fragmented quotes, no payment flexibility
Differentiator: Combines AI sourcing with embedded finance — contractors can defer payments up to 90 days. Built specifically for SME contractors (PGC's exact size).
Pricing: Not public (seed-stage, launched July 2026)
Glazing: High
MVP: Source pricing for a standard glass order (e.g., ¼" tempered, 1" IG units). Compare against current supplier quotes for price and lead time.
What it does: AI takeoff and estimation platform specifically for concrete contractors. Automatically identifies footings, walls, columns, and slabs from plans. Claims 70% reduction in estimation time and 3× more projects won per year. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Manual takeoff with On-Screen Takeoff or PlanSwift, plus manual concrete volume calculations
Differentiator: Concrete-specific AI trained on structural drawings. Catches the surge in concrete demand from AI data center build-out.
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: Low
MVP: N/A for glazing directly. Worth watching as a benchmark for what AI takeoff can achieve in a single trade.
What it does: Analyzes PDF construction plans across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. Detects clashes and inconsistencies, then auto-generates draft RFIs. Integrates with Procore and Autodesk. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Manual clash detection in Navisworks + manual RFI drafting
Differentiator: Auto-generates draft RFIs from detected clashes — not just flagging issues but creating the documentation to resolve them. Saves "hundreds of thousands to millions per project."
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: High
MVP: Upload a set of architectural + structural + MEP drawings for a current glazing project. Compare detected clashes against what your team found manually.
What it does: Deploys AI agents directly inside AppFolio, Buildium, and Yardi. Agents track maintenance calls, chase open tickets, and keep owners/tenants/vendors updated in real time — no human handoff required. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Manual call tracking, spreadsheets, email chains for maintenance coordination
Differentiator: Native integration with existing PM platforms — no migration required. AI agents make decisions and resolve multi-step workflows autonomously.
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: Low
MVP: N/A for PGC directly. The agent-in-platform pattern could apply to PGC's service/warranty call tracking.
What it does: Free, open-source construction ERP with 71 modules covering BOQ, PDF/CAD/BIM takeoff, AI cost matching, tendering, change orders, risk register, and document management. 42 regional catalogues, 21 languages. AGPL-3.0. v3.0 released June 2026.
Legacy alt: Sage 100 Contractor ($3K+/yr), Viewpoint ($10K+/yr), Jonas ($5K+/yr)
Differentiator: Completely free and self-hosted. Full CAD/BIM takeoff built in. Active development (v8.6.0 with vector DWG/DXF takeoff). No per-user licensing.
Pricing: Free (AGPL-3.0, self-hosted)
Glazing: High
MVP: pip install openconstructionerp on a test server. Import a past PGC project (BOQ, drawings, supplier list). Run through the estimating → procurement → change order workflow.
What it does: Fully cloud-native BIM platform with AI-powered design tools. Free plan includes full BIM modelling, AI agent stack, and IFC export with no time limit. Parametric design, collaboration, 3D render. Browser-based — no install needed.
Legacy alt: Revit ($2,545/yr per seat), Archicad ($2,000+/yr)
Differentiator: Only fully cloud-native BIM platform. Free plan is genuinely free (no time limit, no academic requirement). AI floor plan generation from text prompts. IFC export for Revit compatibility.
Pricing: Free (with paid plans for advanced features)
Glazing: Medium
MVP: Model a simple storefront or curtain wall elevation. Export to IFC and open in Revit to test interoperability. Use AI floor plan generation for a quick layout.
What it does: AI-driven plan analysis that automatically identifies and measures project areas from construction drawings. Reduces manual takeoff time by 70-90%. Independently validated accuracy. Instant report generation.
Legacy alt: On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam — all require manual measurement
Differentiator: One-click auto-measure. Computer vision trained on construction drawings. $299/user/mo — cheaper than a junior estimator's weekly salary.
Pricing: $299/user/month
Glazing: High
MVP: Upload a curtain wall elevation PDF. Let AI auto-measure glass area, frame lengths, and opening counts. Compare against a manual takeoff for accuracy and time.
What it does: All-in-one contractor platform covering the full job lifecycle — from first estimate to final invoice. Upload plans, photos, or project descriptions and receive structured takeoffs, scoped estimates, and professional proposals in minutes. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Spreadsheets + emailed plans + copy-pasted Word proposals
Differentiator: Full lifecycle coverage (estimate → proposal → invoice) in one tool. Accepts plans, photos, or text descriptions as input. AI-generated takeoffs and proposals.
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: High
MVP: Upload a set of shop drawings and a project description. Compare the AI-generated takeoff and proposal against PGC's current process. Time the difference.
What it does: All-in-one AI bidding and purchasing platform for general and specialty contractors. Automates the buying process during pre-construction — from plan upload to supplier quotes. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Manual spreadsheet bidding + phone/email supplier sourcing
Differentiator: End-to-end from bid to purchase order in one platform. Built for both GCs and specialty trades.
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: High
MVP: Upload glass shop drawings, get supplier-matched quotes and POs. Compare against current supplier lead times and pricing.
What it does: Analytics layer for developers, investors, and general contractors. Vision models analyze architectural plans to generate cost estimates and market-benchmarked analytics in minutes. Claims $20B in projects already running through the platform. YC S26.
Legacy alt: Manual cost estimation + market research reports
Differentiator: Market-benchmarked analytics — not just cost estimates but how a project compares to similar builds in the market. Unusually large project volume ($20B) for a seed-stage tool.
Pricing: Not public (YC S26, seed-stage)
Glazing: Low
MVP: N/A for PGC directly. Worth watching as a signal of where construction analytics is heading.