In short:
- Brightline Contracting leveraged AI-powered takeoff and project data tools to dramatically speed up preconstruction workflows.
- Takeoff Boost™ in On-Screen Takeoff® allows estimators to complete takeoffs in seconds, saving days of work on large projects.
- ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence streamlines project discovery and lead generation, strengthening client relationships.
- AI tools enhance accuracy while allowing estimators to maintain control through human oversight.
- Integrating ConstructConnect Project Intelligence and On-Screen Takeoff creates a seamless workflow from finding projects to winning bids.
AI is Powering the Future of Preconstruction
Imagine condensing days of work into hours while improving accuracy and speed throughout your entire preconstruction process. That’s exactly what Brightline Contracting did with the help of project data software and an AI-powered takeoff tool.
During our recent live session, Find It. Bid It. Win It. AI-Powered Project Discovery and Takeoffs, we sat down with Jack Morgan, Director of Preconstruction, and John Carlo Tiempo, Estimator at Brightline Contracting. They shared firsthand how AI-powered Takeoff Boost™ in On-Screen Takeoff® and ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence have transformed the way they work, saving time, improving accuracy, and enabling smarter project decisions.
Takeoff and Estimating Q&A
Brightline Contracting uses Takeoff Boost to speed up their takeoff and estimating process while maintaining accuracy. Jack and John Carlo shared how this AI-powered tool has completely changed their workflow, letting them complete takeoffs in seconds instead of hours.
Q: When you first started using Takeoff Boost, how did it compare to how it is now?
Jack: When you first showed it to me, it was pretty amazing with the amount of time we saved and how quick the takeoff was. I think John and I both played around with it for a while and used it, and both decided that it would help us as a company.
John Carlo: Honestly, for me, I was astonished by how Takeoff Boost lets me complete takeoffs in seconds and has saved our team numerous hours.
Q: Tell us about the last big project you ran through Takeoff Boost. How much time did it save vs. doing it manually?
John Carlo: On a six-story hotel, Takeoff Boost saved us a couple of days by automating repetitive counts—units, typical wall tags, and patterns.
Q: How accurate do you think the AI is in Takeoff Boost? How much can we trust it?
John Carlo: Boost can be incredibly accurate, but it doesn’t replace human intuition. We always double-check the numbers—AI speed with human reliability for accurate estimates.
Jack: If you’re willing to learn the templates and set up the right conditions, Boost delivers.
Q: What would you tell someone hesitant about using AI in takeoff?
Jack: I was on the fence about AI, but Takeoff Boost saves so much time that I can double-check and still finish faster—the best of both worlds.
John Carlo: There’s a learning curve, but the speed and accuracy of Takeoff Boost are game changers.
Q: If you had to go back to manual estimating, what would you miss most about Takeoff Boost?
John Carlo: With Takeoff Boost, we can run multiple estimates a week instead of one or two manually. That’s what I would miss.
Project Data Q&A
Project Intelligence is the backbone of Brightline Contracting’s project discovery and lead generation process. Jack and John Carlo explained that the seamless integration between Project Intelligence and On-Screen Takeoff saves time and strengthens client relationships. By finding leads, communicating directly with general contractors, and pushing plans to On-Screen Takeoff, they can streamline their entire preconstruction process from discovery to bidding.
Q: What drew you to trying ConstructConnect Project Intelligence?
Jack: The connection between On-Screen Takeoff and Project Intelligence is what sold me. Running them simultaneously—finding leads in Project Intelligence while seamlessly pushing the plans over to On-Screen Takeoff for takeoffs—was a no-brainer and saves us time.
Q: What's the biggest value Project Intelligence gives you?
Jack: The biggest value is the integration with OST, but we [also] like the fact that we can reach out directly to contractors.
Q: What would you tell another company on the fence about trying Project Intelligence?
John Carlo: Project Intelligence helps us grow our client list—find leads, communicate directly with GCs, and submit bids in one place. I recommend giving it a try.
Q: If you had to go back to manual project lead generation, what would you miss most about Project Intelligence?
Jack: Definitely the direct communication with GCs. In this industry, relationships are everything. The more we use Project Intelligence to reach out, the stronger our client partnerships become.
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Start the New Year Stronger Than the Last
Give your preconstruction workflows the boost they deserve in 2026. With Takeoff Boost, you can complete takeoffs in seconds while maintaining accuracy, and with Project Intelligence, you can find leads, communicate directly with GCs, and streamline bids.
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