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We put AI to the estimating test — the result was amazing.

We put AI to the estimating test — the result was amazing.

In this episode of "test 1," I dive into the fascinating world of AI and construction estimating. We recently put a popular AI chatbot, Copilot, to the test using a straightforward CAD plan for a garage conversion. The results were eye-opening. Despite its prowess in drafting emails and summarizing documents, Copilot struggled with estimating. It ignored the drawings, made incorrect guesses, and invented details. Even with guidance from a structural engineer, it fell short of the benchmark set by Estimator Express. This experiment highlights the limitations of general-purpose AI in high-stakes tasks like construction estimating. Builders need specialized software, not guesswork. Tune in to discover why AI can't replace professional estimating tools and where it truly shines.