Accuracy at Speed: Faster Takeoffs Decide Who Wins More Work

Accuracy at Speed: Faster Takeoffs Decide Who Wins More Work

In a new article for Construction Business Owner, Togal.AI CEO and Founder Patrick Murphy examines how faster, more accurate takeoffs can give construction firms a competitive edge in preconstruction.

Murphy explores the productivity gap facing construction, the risks created by manual takeoffs, and how AI-assisted technology can help estimating teams reduce repetitive work without taking professional judgment out of the process. He also highlights repeating layouts as a major opportunity for automation across projects like hotels, apartments, schools and healthcare facilities.

The article also draws on independent research from the University of Kansas Civil Engineering Department, which found that an AI-assisted takeoff was completed 76% faster than a manual takeoff while maintaining quantities within a 5% error margin.

For contractors competing in tight bid windows, the takeaway is simple: improving the speed of preconstruction can create more capacity to pursue opportunities while giving estimators more time to focus on the decisions that matter most.

Read the full article on Construction Business Owner.