What AI tools are there for electrical contractors?
Short answer
PataBid Quantify lets an electrical estimator select one item on a drawing and have the AI find the matching items, then builds the estimate and proposal. Bobyard has trade-specific takeoff models including electrical, and Biltix and ServiceTitan cover estimating and service work. Each tool's AI is described below with a link to the vendor page.
Ranked tools (5)
- 1.
Togal.AI AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $299/moTogal AI auto-detects, measures and labels spaces on drawings, and you can chat with your plans.
AI takeoff detection AvailableTogal.CHAT Available
- 2.ServiceTitan AI-powered Project Management & Scheduling · Quote
Atlas answers and researches business questions and Max agents run trade workflows; both are early access.
Max AI agents betaAtlas agent announced
- 3.
Bobyard AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteBobyard trade-specific AI models do the first takeoff pass from drawings and aerial imagery.
AI takeoff AvailableWall Finder AvailableAI submittals Available
- 4.
Biltix AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteBiltix AI runs MEP takeoff and office workflows for trade contractors (early access).
AI takeoff for bidding betaWorkflow agents beta
- 5.PataBid Quantify AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
Select an item on a drawing and PataBid's AI finds the matching items for the takeoff.
AI item finder AvailableNewton beta
Ranked by market recognition (how we pick). Only tools with a released or beta AI feature documented on the vendor's site are listed.
FAQ
Can AI count electrical symbols on a plan?+
PataBid Quantify and Bobyard both document AI that finds and counts items on drawings for estimator review.