Free course12 modules

AI for Construction & BOQ

From drawings to quantities with AI

No signup required to preview. Free forever.

Built for Quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers, construction directors at Tier 1-3 contractors and consultancies

Practical AI training for Quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers, construction directors at Tier 1-3 contractors and consultancies

A practical guide to AI for quantity surveyors, estimators, and project managers. Covers drawing-to-data pipelines, AI quantity takeoff, pricing, site inspection, progress monitoring, and safety compliance.

This course is designed for professionals who need to move from AI curiosity to useful implementation. The lessons focus on the workflows, risks, data requirements, governance questions, and ROI arguments that teams need before putting AI into production.

Each module is written as a working guide rather than a theory note. You can read it end to end, share individual lessons with colleagues, or use the module sequence as the outline for an internal workshop.

What you'll learn

Drawing-to-data pipeline — extract structured data from PDF drawings using AI vision

AI quantity takeoff — automate floor areas, linear measurements, counting, and volume calculations

Pricing and rate libraries — semantic matching of BOQ items to rates from BCIS and Spon's

Site inspection AI — defect detection, progress monitoring, and safety observations from photos

NRM/RICS standards — proper measurement methodology with AI assistance, not replacement

Offline operation — run AI on tablets for sites with no connectivity

Outcomes

Explain where AI can help Quantity surveyors, estimators, project managers, construction directors at Tier 1-3 contractors and consultancies without overstating what the technology can do.

Identify the data, privacy, workflow, and governance constraints that determine whether an AI use case is ready for production.

Build a clear business case using operational metrics, implementation costs, and measurable outcomes.

Create a practical next-step plan that connects the course material to a pilot, internal training session, or stakeholder discussion.

12 modules

1AI in Construction 2BOQ & Takeoff 3Document Types 4Drawing-to-Data Pipeline 5AI Quantity Takeoff 6Pricing & Rate Libraries 7Site Inspection AI 8Progress Monitoring 9Safety & Compliance 10Construction AI Business Case 11Implementation Roadmap 12Capstone Blueprint

Start learning→

Pick any architectural floor plan PDF. We'll extract the rooms, measure the areas, and generate a structured bill of quantities — live, in 15 minutes.

Book your free AutoBOQ demo →