AI Takeoffs in Minutes with Patrick Murphy of Togal.AI

How can AI help construction teams turn weeks of manual estimating work into actionable insights in minutes? In this episode of Builder Straight Talk, Togal.AI Founder & CEO Patrick Murphy shares the story behind building AI-assisted technology to solve one of construction's most time-consuming challenges: manual takeoffs.

Drawing from his experience at Coastal Construction, Patrick explains how repetitive plan measurement sparked the idea for Togal.AI and how computer vision is helping estimators work faster while keeping human expertise at the center of the process. The conversation explores the future of AI in construction, the skilled labor shortage, and how technology can help the industry build more efficiently.

Patrick also discusses his work with RENCO, an innovative building system using recycled composite materials, and shares his broader vision for how AI, automation, and new construction methods can help address housing demand and improve productivity across the industry.

Listen to the full episode for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology, ideas, and industry challenges driving the future of construction.