Bobyard has launched Bobyard 2.0, a major update to its AI-driven platform aimed squarely at estimators working across construction and landscaping. The release packs a unified AI workbench and faster takeoff workflows to help teams move from measurement to bid with fewer handoffs and less manual rework. By consolidating tools and automating repetitive steps, Bobyard says estimators can operate more quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
Takeoff—the process of measuring materials and quantities for a project—remains one of the most error-prone parts of estimating when done by hand. Bobyard 2.0 focuses on accelerating that stage to reduce mistakes that can ripple into costly change orders on the jobsite. In short, faster, more reliable takeoffs mean fewer surprises during construction and tighter, more competitive bids.
Key features in Bobyard 2.0
The new release introduces several workflow-focused tools designed to cut clicks and eliminate duplicate work. Central to the update is a “measure first, price later” model that separates quantity capture from cost inputs so teams can focus on accurate measurements before applying pricing and assemblies. These features were built in response to estimator feedback and aim to keep the platform a single source of truth from takeoff through estimate.
- Multi-Measure: draw once to get area, perimeter, and volume simultaneously.
- AI Workbench: a connected suite of AI tools with a Review Workflow for human-in-the-loop verification.
- Legend Manager: a dedicated space to create and manage symbol and pattern legends.
- Text Count: converts words or labels on drawings into countable quantities.
- Estimate Table: streamlined import of pricing and assemblies so you don’t need Excel to finish an estimate.
- Improved navigation including cross-page search to speed locating items across large drawings.
Multi-Measure is one of the more practical additions: estimators can draw a single shape and receive all related metrics at once instead of creating separate lines or shapes for area, perimeter, and volume. That reduction in duplicate measurement both saves time and cuts the chance of mismatched numbers entering an estimate. For teams that handle dozens of takeoffs per week, those savings add up quickly.
The AI Workbench ties Bobyard’s machine learning tools into a controlled workflow, with a Review Workflow option that prompts estimators to accept, adjust, or reject suggested outputs before they become part of the takeoff. This human-in-the-loop approach balances automation and accountability, giving users the speed of AI while retaining final control over critical decisions. The feature is especially helpful for complex or high-value bids where precision matters most.
Another practical improvement is the Estimate Table, which lets users import pricing and assemblies directly into the platform’s estimate view. Bobyard emphasizes that once the takeoff is done you shouldn’t have to rebuild anything to produce a finalized estimate, and the updated table supports that claim by removing the need to export to Excel or reformat data. This streamlines the path from measurement to a production-ready bid.
Performance, funding, and early results
Bobyard’s momentum is backed by recent funding and customer metrics that underscore industry interest. The company closed a $35 million Series A round last year led by 8VC with participation from Pear VC and Caffeinated Capital. According to Bobyard, the platform currently automates up to 70% of the quantity and material takeoff process and customers report an average 65% reduction in takeoff time.
Those efficiency gains have translated into business outcomes: users say they’re submitting three to five times more bids while improving margins and win rates. Michael Ding, Bobyard’s founder and CEO, said the update was shaped by direct customer input and designed to help teams “move faster, stay in control, and spend less time doing work that software should be doing for them.”
Customer reaction has been strong. Marty Grunder, founder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping, praised the AI tools, saying they were “on another level” and that the platform was cutting takeoff time substantially on real jobs. Industry testimonials like this underscore how automation plus human review can change estimating workflows in practical ways.
Availability and next steps
Bobyard 2.0 launched on April 8 for landscaping contractors and the company expects support for additional construction trades by late April. The update positions Bobyard as a substantial upgrade for estimators who want to keep their workflows inside a single platform rather than hopping between measurement, pricing, and spreadsheet tools. Improved navigation and cross-page search further reduce friction when working with large or complex plans.
For teams evaluating new estimating tools, Bobyard 2.0 promises a mix of automation and control aimed at reducing manual effort without sacrificing accuracy. If you’re curious to see the platform in action or learn more about AI trends in construction, events like the AI & Big Data Expo feature industry leaders who discuss real-world deployments and ROI. Subscribing to vendor updates or scheduling a demo can be a useful next step for firms looking to scale estimating capacity this season.
Source: AI News
