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Why Contractors of All Trades Are Turning to AI for Takeoffs

There’s a lot of noise about artificial intelligence these days. But for contractors, the real question is simple: Can it help me win more work and grow my business?

The short answer: yes.

FCA partner, Togal.AI, uses AI to automate takeoffs, so contractors in every trade can finish bids faster, bid on more jobs, and land more projects. No more hours spent dragging a roller over blueprints, counting clicks with a mouse, or double-checking measurements. AI does that work in seconds.

A Painter’s Story

A small painting company had a familiar problem: too many jobs to bid on, not enough time to crank out the takeoffs.

Then they tried AI.

The tedious work that used to eat up hours was done in minutes. In just two months, their bidding volume jumped 215%, exceeding their goal of 25%. More bids led to more wins, and more wins meant real business growth.

For smaller jobs, they still do a quick manual takeoff. But for big projects, AI is a no-brainer. The whole team can work on the same takeoff in the cloud, reviewing and updating in real time. That shift helped them catch mistakes before they happen, nail down accurate material and labor costs, get bids out on deadline, and focus resources where they matter most.

A Flooring Contractor’s Story

A flooring company was staring down a 30-story high-rise bid. Doing takeoffs the old way would’ve eaten up two weeks, time they didn’t have.

With AI, the job was done in just a few hours. They submitted on time, won the project, and turned it into one of their most profitable of the year.

That’s the difference AI estimating makes. No more re-doing takeoffs or stressing over missed details. With teams working on the same plans in the cloud, accuracy goes up, costly mistakes go down, and projects run smoother.

The result? More time for what really matters: refining costs, finding savings, scoping smart bids, and building stronger client relationships.

Who Built This AI? A Contractor Himself.

Most contractors roll their eyes at new tech, and for good reason. Too often, it makes the job harder, not easier.

Togal.AI was created by Patrick Murphy, who grew up in construction and worked nearly every job at his family’s company, Coastal Construction. After serving in Congress, he came back with a mission: build tech that actually helps contractors.

He tested Togal.AI at Coastal first. The results were massive: 10,000 hours saved and $1 million cut in costs in the first year. Estimators’ workload dropped 40%, giving them more time to chase new business and focus on strategy.

So, is AI Right for Your Business?

No matter your trade — architectural glass & metal, industrial coating, walls, ceilings, painting or floors — ask yourself three simple questions:

  1. Where are we losing money?
  2. How much time are we wasting on repetitive tasks?
  3. How can we grow our business?

If saving time, cutting costs, and winning more bids are on your list, AI is worth a serious look. FCA partner, Togal.AI, was built by contractors, for contractors, and FCA members get a special promotion.

You are eligible for a 10% Togal.AI discount. All you have to do is verbally tell the Togal.AI team when you book a demo that you were given 10% off for being with FCA and can verify with Mike Seni.

Visit Togal.AI to learn more.