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Construction scope and document automation
ScopeFlow

From construction drawings to RFQs and clearer bid comparisons.

ScopeFlow connects AI-assisted drawing analysis, trade-based scope review, Excel Bid Analysis Workbooks, and subcontractor RFQs. Structured pricing fields also help teams review returned proposals against the agreed project scope.

Fictional ScopeFlow illustration with construction drawings, reviewed scope, an Excel workbook, RFQs and a subcontractor bid comparison. Source documents, prices and bid decisions require human review.

Illustrative project workflow with fictional bid examples. Scope, pricing, and subcontractor selection remain subject to human review.

AI Drawing AnalysisScope ReviewBid Analysis WorkbooksRFQ GenerationBid Comparison

One connected workflow for construction bid preparation and subcontractor buyout.

Preparing subcontractor bids typically involves reviewing extensive drawing sets, identifying work by trade, creating pricing spreadsheets, preparing RFQs, and comparing the proposals that come back. These activities often require transferring the same information between drawings, Excel workbooks, emails, and Word documents.

ScopeFlow connects drawing analysis, editable Review Copies, Bid Analysis Workbooks, and RFQs. Teams review and approve the scope before generating documents. The resulting trade-specific scope and pricing fields support human comparison of returned subcontractor prices, qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, and potential gaps.

Automate the preparation. Keep control of the decisions.

Drawing analysis, detailed scope review, Bid Analysis Workbooks, RFQs, and pricing comparisons presented as parts of one connected workflow.

01

AI Drawing & Scope Extraction

ScopeFlow processes construction PDF drawings and uses AI-assisted visual and text interpretation to identify work described in plans, schedules, notes, and details. Extracted items are organized by construction trade with drawing references for review.

02

Trade Organization & Scope Review

Users inspect the preserved Original Extracted Scope and work in separate editable Review Copies. They can correct descriptions, reorganize items, and change trade assignments while maintaining a clear record of the original extraction.

03

Bid Analysis Workbook Generation

Turn extracted or reviewed scope into structured Excel Bid Analysis Workbooks. Each trade receives its own worksheet, with construction scope descriptions, drawing references, and dedicated columns for subcontractor pricing and comparison.

04

Standard & AI-Enhanced RFQs

Prepare trade-specific RFQs from eligible scope and Bid Analysis sources. Users can configure requirements, exclusions, labor titles, and submittal items, then independently generate Standard or AI-Enhanced Word documents for review and distribution.

05

Subcontractor Bid Review

Review returned bidder pricing, alternates, exclusions, and qualifications alongside trade-based workbook scope. Original subcontractor proposals remain the reference for verifying what was actually quoted.

06

Bid Leveling & Scope Comparison

Use the organized bid scope and subcontractor pricing columns to compare bids, check inclusions and exclusions, and identify differences that require clarification. Estimators retain responsibility for conclusions and awards.

From construction drawings to subcontractor bid comparisons.

Follow the connected process from drawing analysis and scope review through bid workbooks, trade RFQs, and review of returned subcontractor pricing. Human judgment remains central to final decisions.

  1. 01

    Upload & Analyze Construction Drawings

    Upload a PDF drawing set. ScopeFlow processes each page and uses AI to interpret plans, notes, schedules, and details. Identified construction scope is organized by trade, providing a structured starting point instead of manually building a scope list from scratch.

  2. 02

    Review, Correct & Organize Scope

    Examine the extracted work alongside its drawing references. Create editable Review Copies to correct descriptions, move scope between trades, organize items, and resolve discrepancies. The Original Extracted Scope remains preserved, allowing users to distinguish AI-extracted information from human revisions.

  3. 03

    Generate the Bid Analysis Workbook

    Turn the organized scope into an Excel Bid Analysis Workbook with dedicated worksheets for each trade. Scope descriptions and drawing references are carried into a familiar pricing format, giving estimators a structured foundation for soliciting and comparing subcontractor proposals.

  4. 04

    Prepare & Generate Subcontractor RFQs

    Select eligible trades, configure package details and scope requirements, and generate Standard or AI-Enhanced RFQs. ScopeFlow prepares editable Word documents that contractors can review, finalize, and distribute to subcontractors for pricing.

  5. 05

    Review Returned Subcontractor Proposals

    As proposals arrive, review each bidder’s pricing, alternates, exclusions, and qualifications against the trade-specific scope. Keep original proposal documents available for checking details and clarifications.

  6. 06

    Compare Pricing & Scope Coverage

    Use the structured Bid Analysis Workbook to compare bidder prices with reviewed scope, assess inclusions and exclusions, and follow up on potential gaps. Final scope and subcontractor selection stay with the project team.

From Drawings to Organized, Reviewable Bid Documents.

  • Original Extracted Scope

    A preserved record of the construction work identified from the uploaded drawings.

  • Editable Review Copies

    Reviewed and corrected scope with updated trade assignments and preserved source history.

  • Excel Bid Analysis Workbooks

    Original and Reviewed workbooks organized into trade-specific worksheets for subcontractor pricing.

  • Standard & AI-Enhanced RFQs

    Downloadable trade-specific Word documents and RFQ packages prepared from eligible project scope.

  • Trade Pricing & Comparison Fields

    Dedicated Excel workbook fields for subcontractor pricing and review of differences across the same trade scope.

  • Connected Document History

    Traceable relationships among drawing sets, extracted scope, human revisions, workbook exports, and RFQ packages.

ScopeFlow helps project teams move from drawing analysis to reviewed trade scope, organized Excel pricing workbooks, and subcontractor RFQs with fewer repeated handoffs and more consistent information.

Relevant systems and document types: Construction PDFs · Trade-specific Excel workbooks · Word RFQ documents · Subcontractor pricing reviews

Illustrations use fictional project data. Bid-comparison examples are illustrative, and final construction scope, bidder pricing, RFQs, and subcontract awards require professional review and approval.

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