AI for construction
AI for construction means software that helps contractors and home service businesses price jobs, measure plans and run the office: estimating, takeoff and field service.
How can AI be used in construction?
Start with the job that takes the most time each week: estimating, takeoff and field service. For estimating, for example, AI Estimate from Joist states the lowest monthly starting price, $8.34. Each list compares the tools on the facts their vendors state, with the date each fact was checked.
How much does AI for construction cost?
The lowest stated monthly starting price in each job: estimating $8.34 (AI Estimate); takeoff $90 (Civils.ai); field service $29 (ServiceM8). 15 of the 36 tools state a free plan or a free trial. Some vendors publish no price and sell through a demo or sales call; the lists say which.
Are there AI agents for construction?
Yes: Mirage Metrics, ServiceM8, GorillaDesk AI Agents and 1 other work as AI agents, by name or by what they do. On the phone, AI receptionists for contractors answer and book calls while you work. AI agents for small business explains what an AI agent is and what to check.
What should you check before you buy?
- Whether the price you see includes the AI. Many AI features come with a higher plan or as an add-on; the tool pages name the plan.
- How usage is billed: per user, per minute, per call or per resolution adds up differently from a flat monthly price.
- What the vendor says about security and compliance, in its own words, and whether that covers this product.
- Which tools it connects to, so it fits the systems you already use.
- Whether its output is ready to send or needs your estimator to check it first.
Which AI tools do the jobs in construction and home services?
Estimating
18 tools compared, 13 with a published price. First in the list:
- AI Estimate: From $8.34 per month, billed annually
- QuoteIQ AI Estimator: From $29.99 per month
- Handoff: From $119 per month, billed annually
Takeoff
18 tools compared, 12 with a published price. First in the list:
- Civils.ai: From $90 per month
- Mirage Metrics: From $1,000 per month, billed annually
- Trimble Estimation MEP: From $1,950 per user per year, billed annually
Field service
14 tools compared, 7 with a published price. First in the list:
- ServiceM8: From $29 per month
- GorillaDesk AI Agents: From $49 per month
- AI Team: From $59 per month, billed annually
What else is there for construction and home services?
- AI receptionists for contractors: 12 tools whose vendors name this line of work
What else do people ask?
What's the best AI for construction?
It depends on the job: estimating, takeoff and field service need different tools, so nothing here is ranked as best. Each job's list is ordered by stated criteria, including a stated starting price; 36 tools are compared across the three.