| Made by | Civils.ai |
|---|---|
| Category | Documents and estimating |
| Best for | Engineers, Contractors |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Pricing | Paid. Monthly single-user plans (Starter, Professional), cancel anytime, and an Enterprise plan with volume pricing and annual contracts. Free engineering calculators without login. |
| Facts last checked | 12 November 2026 |
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What can Civils.ai do for AEC teams?
| Task | How it helps, and the check |
|---|---|
| Quantity takeoff | Measures areas, lengths and counts from PDF drawings and exports Excel and annotated PDFs. The estimator checks quantities against the current revision. |
| Drawing checks | Runs automated checks across a drawing set, cross-checking sheets such as civil against landscape, and flags issues by risk level. |
| Custom check templates | Saves your own checks as templates so every drawing set is reviewed the same way. |
| Geotechnical data | Digitises borehole and geotechnical records for use in design and analysis. |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Built for civil and construction drawings, not general documents.
- Annotated PDFs show what was measured, which makes checking easier.
- Monthly plans with no long commitment.
Limitations
- Takeoff accuracy depends on drawing quality; scanned or unclear PDFs give weaker results.
- Its terms describe usage-based charges for uploads and AI workflows, so check the cost of heavy use.
- Data is stored in the United States.
What happens to your data?
- Civils.ai's terms state that Enterprise customer data is not used for AI model training; its pricing page says data is never used to train models.
- Civils.ai says data is stored on servers in the United States, encrypted in transit and at rest, and isolated to your account.
- You can delete documents and projects in the app; personal data is deleted within 14 days of a request, according to its privacy policy.
CloudBrain’s view
A focused tool for estimators and civil engineers who measure from PDF drawings every week. Pilot it on completed projects where you know the final quantities, and use the Enterprise plan if you need written data terms.
What is Civils.ai?
Civils.ai is a web-based AI tool for civil engineering and construction, made by a company based in Singapore. It measures quantities from PDF drawings, runs automated checks across drawing sets, and digitises geotechnical records. Enterprise plans add API access and single sign-on.
How do engineers and estimators use Civils.ai?
- Takeoff of areas, lengths and counts for BOQs and estimates
- Drawing reviews before issue or tender, with issues flagged by risk
- Consistent checks using saved templates
What should you check before using it?
- Accuracy. Compare AI quantities with known final quantities on completed projects.
- Revisions. Make sure takeoffs use the current drawing revision.
- Costs and data. Check usage charges and data terms for your plan.
See AI for BOQ and quantity takeoff for a pilot method.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Civils.ai do takeoff from scanned drawings?
- It measures from PDF drawings. Results are best from clear, vector PDFs; check scanned drawings carefully, and always compare with the current revision.
Does Civils.ai train on my drawings?
- Its terms state that Enterprise customer data isn't used for AI training, and its pricing page says data is never used to train models. Confirm the terms for your plan.
Is there a free version?
- Civils.ai offers free engineering calculators without login. The AI takeoff and checking tools are on monthly paid plans.
Sources (checked 12 November 2026)
- Civils.ai (opens in a new tab)
- Civils.ai pricing (opens in a new tab)
- Civils.ai user licence agreement (opens in a new tab)
- Civils.ai privacy policy (opens in a new tab)
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