Bobyard 2.0: Advanced AI and Accelerated Launches

Bobyard 2.0: A Major Advancement for Estimators

The company Bobyard has recently launched a significant update to its artificial intelligence platform, called Bobyard 2.0. This new version introduces notable improvements in takeoff workflows, as well as a unified AI workshop specifically designed for estimators working in the construction and landscaping sectors. These professionals, who rely on the platform daily, now benefit from optimized tools to calculate project budgets with greater accuracy and speed.

One of the main improvements in Bobyard 2.0 lies in the acceleration of takeoff operations. This crucial step in project estimation involves analyzing the details of materials and the quantities needed to complete a job site. By automating and speeding up this process, Bobyard allows contractors to minimize errors often associated with manual measurements. This results in a reduction of costly surprises that can arise during the construction phase.

Innovative Features for Accurate Estimation

With Bobyard 2.0, the company has integrated a workflow model that combines materials and their costs using a "measure first, price later" approach. This method aims to save time and reduce errors, from the initial takeoff to the final bids. One of the major new features is Multi-Measure, which allows estimators to create unique drawings to simultaneously calculate areas, perimeters, and volumes. This eliminates the need to create separate lines or shapes, thus simplifying the measurement process.

Additionally, Bobyard has consolidated its artificial intelligence tools into an AI Workshop. This includes a revision workflow option, which gives estimators the ability to review and adjust the results generated by the AI before integrating them into their takeoffs. This feature ensures better reliability of the data used for estimations.

Another notable improvement is the Legend Manager, which provides users with a dedicated space to create and manage legends of symbols and patterns. The Text Count feature allows for the conversion of words or labels present in drawings into counting measures, thereby facilitating quantity assessment.

Towards a Smoother and More Integrated Estimation

According to Bobyard, once the takeoff is completed, users no longer need to rebuild anything to obtain a finalized estimate. Importing prices and assemblies into the Estimation Table of Bobyard 2.0 is now simpler and more seamless. This allows for a direct transition from takeoff to a production-ready estimate, without the need for export to Excel or other external tools. This integration represents a significant advancement for estimators, enabling them to work more efficiently.

The improvements made to the platform's navigation include inter-page search and a general streamlining of the workflow. These changes facilitate the use of the platform, from the initial takeoff to the final ready-to-use estimates, without requiring users to leave the Bobyard environment or switch tools.

Strong Financial Support and Proven Results

Last year, Bobyard successfully raised $35 million in a Series A funding round, led by 8VC and supported by Pear VC and Caffeinated Capital. With these funds, the company has been able to develop solutions that automate up to 70% of the takeoff process for quantities and materials. Contractors using Bobyard report an average reduction of 65% in the time required to perform a takeoff. Furthermore, estimators can submit three to five times more bids while achieving more accurate results and improved margins.

Michael Ding, founder and CEO of Bobyard, emphasizes that every improvement made to the platform is a result of feedback from their clients. They express the need to move faster, maintain control, and reduce the time spent on tasks that the software could automate. Ding states that Bobyard 2.0 is a direct response to these needs, and that this is just the beginning of upcoming innovations.

Marty Grunder, founder of The Grow Group and Grunder Landscaping, has also praised Bobyard's advancements. According to him, the AI tools offered by the platform are unparalleled in the market, allowing for a halving of takeoff time on real projects. For those looking to improve their estimates this season, Bobyard 2.0 presents itself as an essential solution.

Launched on April 8 for landscaping professionals, Bobyard 2.0 is expected to be rolled out to other construction sectors by the end of April.