FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

AI-Powered Electrical Estimating Software

Stop counting outlets by hand. Tectonic uses AI vision to extract device counts, calculate wire runs, and generate accurate electrical takeoffs in minutes, not hours.

The Electrical Estimating Problem

Manual takeoffs waste your time and cost you money. Sound familiar?

Manual Device Counting Takes Forever

Counting receptacles, switches, and fixtures across hundreds of pages is tedious and error-prone. Miss a few devices and your bid is underwater.

Wire Run Calculations Are Complex

Calculating wire footage for homeruns, branch circuits, and feeders requires tracking routes, rises, and distances that are easy to miscalculate.

Panel Schedules Change Constantly

Revisions shift loads, add circuits, and change panel sizing. Keeping your takeoff in sync with the latest drawings is a constant battle.

Conduit and Raceway Quantification

EMT, rigid, flex, cable tray - each requires different material and labor rates. Manual measurement from plans is slow and inconsistent.

How Tectonic Solves It

AI-powered takeoffs that work the way you think.

Automated Device Counting

AI identifies and counts every receptacle, switch, fixture, and device symbol on your plans. Duplex, GFCI, dedicated circuits - all categorized automatically.

Intelligent Wire Run Calculation

Tectonic traces circuit paths, accounts for vertical rises, and calculates accurate wire footage with appropriate waste factors built in.

Panel Load Analysis

Automatically tally connected loads, verify panel capacity, and flag potential issues before they become costly change orders.

Conduit Takeoff with Labor

Measure conduit runs by type and size, with labor hours calculated using industry-standard production rates for your market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about electrical estimating with Tectonic.

Can Tectonic read electrical symbols from any architect or engineer?

Yes. Tectonic's AI is trained on thousands of electrical plan sets from different firms. It recognizes standard symbols and can learn custom symbol libraries specific to your frequent customers.

How does Tectonic calculate wire lengths?

Tectonic traces circuit paths from devices to panels, measuring horizontal runs and accounting for vertical rises based on ceiling heights. It adds standard waste factors and can include whip lengths for fixtures.

Does the software handle 3-phase and high-voltage work?

Absolutely. Tectonic supports single-phase, three-phase, and high-voltage electrical systems. It properly categorizes feeders, switchgear, transformers, and motor loads.

Can I export takeoffs to my existing estimating spreadsheet?

Yes. Tectonic exports to Excel, CSV, and integrates with popular electrical estimating platforms. Your quantities flow directly into your cost library.

How accurate are the automated counts compared to manual takeoff?

Customers report 95-99% accuracy on standard device counts, with the ability to review and adjust any items before finalizing. The time savings typically exceeds 80% compared to manual methods.

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