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Estimating & takeoffBuildxact review
Estimating and job management for builders, with "Blu" AI add-ons: Estimate Generator, Takeoff Assistant and Estimate Reviewer.
Overview
Buildxact is estimating and job-management software aimed at builders, with a dedicated UK site and pound prices. Its AI features sit under the "Blu" name and are sold as add-ons on top of the main plans.
Best for
Small UK builders and contractors pricing residential work
Strengths
- Clear GBP pricing and a free trial
- Built for small builders, not just enterprises
- AI takeoff and estimate review available
Limitations
- AI costs extra on top of the base plan
- Residential/small-builder focus may not suit civils
- Not tested by SiteAgentics
Pricing
UK plans (annual): Foundation £89/mo, Pro £160/mo, Master £262/mo (£119/£209/£349 monthly); Blu AI add-ons +£99 to +£149/mo; 14-day free trial
UK availability
UK site with GBP pricing
Alternatives
Our score
Fit 2, accessibility 1, UK 1, AI depth 0 (AI is a paid add-on) = 4.
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