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Civils.ai

Measure quantities from PDF drawings with plain-language prompts, and run AI checks across drawings and documents to flag discrepancies.

PURPOSE

Where this tool can help

Measure quantities from PDF drawings with plain-language prompts, and run AI checks across drawings and documents to flag discrepancies.

Contractors, consultants, estimators and civil engineers working on groundworks, utilities, concrete and landscaping.

PRACTICAL WORKFLOW

How to start using it

  1. 01Upload the drawing or document PDFs.
  2. 02Choose an AI agent and type the scope, for example measuring all paving and landscaping areas.
  3. 03Review the measurements on the annotated drawing and export to Excel or PDF, or run cross-sheet checks.

Summarized from the developer's public documentation; buttons and availability may change. The video below shows the maker's own workflow.

VERIFY BEFORE USE

Human and local review still matter.

Quantities must be checked against the latest drawing revision and the applicable method of measurement before pricing. Civils.ai states that uploaded data is stored on servers in the United States, so check client confidentiality terms before uploading. Some workflows return results within 24 hours rather than instantly.

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