How BuildWiseAI Works

Whether you're a builder, architect, engineer, homeowner, or investor—Captain adapts to your needs. Get accurate construction estimates in 4 simple steps.

Upload Your Construction Plans

Drag and drop your PDF, DWG, or image files directly into the upload area

•Supports PDF, DWG, DXF, RVT, XLSX, and image files
•Upload up to 10 files (max 200MB total)
•Drag to reorder files - Captain prioritizes in that order
•Remove files anytime before analysis starts

💡 Pro Tip: Best results: Upload architect-stamped plans with visible dimensions and scale bars

Quality Check

Captain validates your plans have the essentials for accurate quotes

•Checks for visible dimensions on plans
•Verifies scale bar or scale notation exists
•Confirms material specifications are noted
•Warns if resolution is too low or blurry

💡 Pro Tip: Plans without measurements will result in rough ballpark estimates only

AI Analysis (31 Trade Agents)

Captain's specialized trade agents analyze your plans simultaneously

•Each of 31 trade agents focuses on their specialty
•Agents extract dimensions, quantities, and specifications
•Regional cost multipliers applied based on your location
•Analysis typically completes in 2-3 minutes

💡 Pro Tip: Captain targets 98% accuracy by considering location, construction type, and specs

Review Detailed Results

Get trade-by-trade cost breakdown with materials, labor, and timeline

•See cost breakdown for each of 31 trades
•View material quantities and labor hours
•Download estimate as Excel/CSV for sharing
•Generate read-only link to send to clients

💡 Pro Tip: Export to Excel to customize pricing or add your markup before sending to clients

Ready to Get Started?

You have 5 free estimates to try BuildWiseAI. Perfect for builders creating bids, architects validating budgets, homeowners planning renovations, or investors analyzing deals. No credit card required.

Common Questions

How long does analysis take?

Most estimates complete in 2-3 minutes. Complex projects with many trades may take up to 5 minutes.

What if I only have hand-drawn sketches?

Hand-drawn sketches can work if they include clear dimensions, scale bars, and material notes. Without measurements, Captain can only provide rough ballpark estimates.

Can I edit the estimate after Captain generates it?

Yes! Export to Excel/CSV to customize pricing, add your markup, or adjust quantities before sending to clients.

Does Captain work with metric dimensions?

Absolutely. Captain recognizes both imperial (feet/inches) and metric (meters/centimeters) dimensions automatically.

BuildWiseAI provides planning estimates. Licensed professionals determine final pricing & methods.