Electrical Estimating in Half the Time
AI-powered takeoffs and estimates.
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Everything you need for faster electrical estimates
AI tools designed for electrical contractors. Count symbols, measure conduit runs, and more.
Auto Symbol Count
Instantly count outlets, switches, fixtures, panels, and any electrical symbol.
Symbol Recognition
AI recognizes electrical symbols across different plan styles and legend formats.
Conduit Runs
Measure conduit and wire runs automatically. Calculate footage for accurate material orders.
Material Lists
Export device counts, wire quantities, and material lists to Excel or your estimating software.
How it works
From blueprint to bid in minutes. See how Exayard transforms electrical estimation.
Upload Your Plans
Drag and drop PDF or image files. Exayard handles any format—architectural, landscape, MEP, structural—with automatic scale detection.
Describe What You Need
Describe what you need like you would to a colleague. "Count all outlets," "Measure turf area," or "Find HVAC diffusers."
Export & Win
Review AI results, apply your pricing, and export professional estimates. Excel, PDF, or direct integrations—ready to send.
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Loved by electrical professionals
See what electrical contractors say about transforming their estimation process.
“Exayard cut our estimating time in half. We count hundreds of devices in seconds now.”
“The symbol recognition is incredible. It catches devices we used to miss manually.”
“We bid on twice as many jobs now. The ROI on Exayard was immediate.”
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How electrical contractors use AI for estimating
AI takeoff tools read E-sheets the way an experienced estimator would, identifying devices, measuring runs, and organizing quantities by circuit and panel.
Reading electrical plan sets
Electrical plans pack an enormous amount of information into E-sheets, power plans, and lighting layouts. AI takeoff reads these drawings and distinguishes between receptacles, switches, junction boxes, panels, and fixtures based on symbol recognition. It differentiates single-pole switches from three-way and four-way configurations, identifies dedicated circuits for equipment like HVAC disconnects, and flags home runs back to their designated panels. Instead of manually highlighting each symbol and tallying counts on a spreadsheet, the system builds a structured device schedule organized by sheet, panel, and branch circuit — ready for estimating.
Counting devices and measuring conduit runs
Once the plans are parsed, AI counts every device by type and specification — duplex receptacles, GFCI outlets, occupancy sensors, recessed LED fixtures, and so on. It then measures conduit runs between devices, factoring in routing along walls and above ceilings. The system differentiates between EMT, rigid conduit, and flexible metallic conduit based on plan notes and spec references. Wire pull lengths are calculated from conduit measurements plus allowances for terminations, and quantities are broken out by wire gauge. The result is a complete material list that accounts for branch circuits, feeders, and NEC fill requirements.
Cross-referencing panel schedules and specs
A reliable electrical estimate requires consistency between the drawings and the panel schedule. AI takeoff cross-references device counts against panel schedule loads to catch discrepancies — a common source of change orders. It verifies that circuit breaker ratings match conductor sizing and that feeder runs to subpanels align with the one-line diagram. Specification sections are parsed for approved manufacturers, conduit types by location (EMT above grade, rigid below), and any NEC-driven requirements like AFCI or GFCI protection in specific areas. This validation step catches conflicts before they become costly field problems.
What is electrical estimating software?
Electrical takeoff software helps electrical contractors count devices, measure wire and conduit runs, and generate material lists from electrical plan sheets. Estimators use it to quantify receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, panels, transformers, and specialty devices across an entire project. It also measures conduit routing lengths and calculates wire footage by circuit. For electrical contractors, takeoffs are one of the most time-intensive parts of bidding — a commercial building can have thousands of devices across dozens of plan sheets, and missing even a handful of outlets or underestimating conduit footage directly impacts profitability.
AI-powered electrical takeoff software automates symbol recognition and counting across all plan sheets simultaneously. Exayard identifies standard and custom electrical symbols — receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, junction boxes, panels — and tallies counts by type without manual clicking. It also measures conduit routing paths and cross-references device counts against panel schedules. For an electrical estimator who spends 8 to 12 hours counting symbols on a mid-size commercial project, AI takeoff compresses that work to 1 to 2 hours of review, freeing up time to focus on labor pricing, subcontractor coordination, and bidding more work.
Why electrical contractors choose AI estimating
Complete device counts, accurate wire runs, and faster bid turnaround.
Devices counted automatically
Receptacles, switches, fixtures, and panels tallied across all sheets without manual clicking.
Conduit runs measured
Routing paths traced and footage calculated for EMT, rigid, and flexible conduit runs.
Wire footage estimated
Circuit lengths calculated with vertical rise allowances for accurate wire ordering.
Panel schedules referenced
Device counts cross-checked against panel schedules to catch discrepancies before bidding.
Custom symbols recognized
AI adapts to project-specific legend symbols across different engineering firms and plan styles.
Bid larger projects
Handle 50+ sheet plan sets in hours instead of days, making large commercial bids feasible.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about electrical takeoff software.
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