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The only AI platform that reads your specifications and your plans, then generates material takeoffs across 45 CSI categories — automatically.
Highland Medical Center
activeSummit Healthcare · 12 takeoffs · 78% complete
| Item | Location | Material | Hardware | Fire | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-101 | Main Lobby | Solid Core Oak | Schlage ND80 | 90 min | 2 | $2,480 |
| D-102 | Office Suite A | Hollow Metal | Von Duprin 99 | 60 min | 4 | $3,560 |
| D-103 | Conference Rm | Glass Aluminum | DERA-950 | — | 1 | $2,100 |
| D-104 | Storage B | Solid Core Birch | Schlage ND40 | 60 min | 2 | $1,960 |
| D-105 | Corridor 2F | Hollow Metal | Von Duprin 98 | 90 min | 3 | $2,670 |
| D-106 | Exam Room 1 | Solid Core Maple | Schlage ND80 | 60 min | 2 | $2,240 |
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Meet PreCal-IQ
The Problem
Estimators spend 60% of their time on work AI should do
Reading 200-page specs, counting items on plans, cross-referencing CSI codes — tedious, error-prone work. A single missed spec reference can cost $50,000+ in rework.
The Solution
Three capabilities.
One workflow.
We Read Your Specs
Upload a spec PDF. PreCal-IQ identifies every CSI section, extracts manufacturers, materials, fire ratings, hardware sets, and finishes — page by page.
- Supports 200+ page specification documents
- Extracts data from all CSI divisions automatically
- Identifies manufacturers, materials, and finishes
CSI Divisions
08 14 00 — Wood Doors
Extracted from Project Specification, pages 142–148
We Cross-Reference Everything
Specs say "1-hr fire-rated, oak veneer." Plans say "Door D-101." PreCal-IQ connects them automatically — no manual lookup.
- Matches spec requirements to plan schedules
- Generates takeoff items with full CSI details
- Multi-option variants: Standard, Premium, Budget
| Item | Location | Material | Hardware | Fire Rating | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-101 | Main Lobby | Solid Core Oak | Schlage ND80 | 90 min | 2 |
| D-102 | Office Suite A | Hollow Metal | Von Duprin 99 | 60 min | 4 |
| D-103 | Conference Rm | Glass Aluminum | DERA-950 | — | 1 |
| D-104 | Storage B | Solid Core Birch | Schlage ND40 | 60 min | 2 |
| D-105 | Corridor 2F | Hollow Metal | Von Duprin 98 | 90 min | 3 |
We Build Your Bid
Generate Standard, Premium, and Budget variants. Collect vendor pricing. Assemble professional bid documents. All in one platform.
- Real-time cost totals across all categories
- Send takeoffs to vendors and pull accepted quotes into the bid
- One-click PDF and Excel bid document generation
Bid Builder — Highland Medical Center
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Bid Summary
Process
Four steps to a winning bid
Upload
Drop in spec PDFs and architectural plan drawings. PreCal-IQ parses every section and classifies every sheet.
Generate
Select categories — doors, flooring, millwork. AI generates detailed takeoffs cross-referencing specs with plans.
Price
Send takeoffs to vendors through a secure portal. Collect and compare quotes automatically.
Win
Build your bid with real-time cost comparisons. Generate professional bid documents in PDF or Excel.
Accuracy
AI does the heavy lifting. You stay in control.
PreCal-IQ generates a detailed takeoff as your starting point — not a black box. Every quantity is visible, editable, and traceable back to the spec or plan it came from.
Tuned per category
Each of the 45 CSI categories has dedicated AI prompts built for construction accuracy — not one generic model.
Every line is yours to edit
Review, override, or adjust any quantity before it reaches your bid. The AI accelerates the work; you make the call.
Ambiguities flagged, not hidden
When a spec is unclear or a revision changes scope, PreCal-IQ surfaces it — so nothing slips through silently.
By The Numbers
Built for speed and precision
Insights
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