Every tool you need to bid with confidence
VoltBid AI replaces manual takeoffs with intelligent analysis, real cable measurements, automatic code compliance, and complete material lists.
Upload plans. Get instant understanding.
VoltBid AI reads your plan sets the way a senior estimator would, but in seconds instead of hours. Drop PDF, image, or CAD files and watch the system identify every device, interpret every legend, and measure every dimension.
Multi-format support
Upload PDF, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or DWG/DXF files. VoltBid handles single sheets and full plan sets with automatic page classification.
Symbol & device detection
Computer vision identifies data drops, cameras, speakers, TVs, access points, access control readers, and infrastructure locations on your drawings.
Scale & dimension interpretation
Automatic scale detection converts drawing measurements to real-world distances. No more eyeballing or ruler work.
AI that understands system relationships.
VoltBid does not just count devices. It understands how low-voltage systems work together. Swap a speaker type and amplifier requirements auto-adjust. Add cameras and switch port counts update. Everything stays in sync, always.
Real cable pathfinding
A* pathfinding calculates actual cable run distances through ceiling spaces, around walls, and down vertical drops. No straight-line approximations.
Automatic system sizing
Change from 70V to 8-ohm speakers and amplifier wattage recalculates. Add WiFi APs and PoE switch capacity adjusts. Every component stays correctly sized.
Complete material lists
J-hooks, patch panels, rack units, mounting hardware, conduit, firestop, plenum cable. VoltBid includes every supporting material, not just the headline devices.
Built-in building code awareness.
NEC and ICC requirements are applied automatically based on your project location and building type. Stop worrying about whether you remembered the conduit requirement or specified the right cable rating.
Location-aware rules
Compliance requirements are mapped to jurisdictions via geocoding. The system knows which codes apply to your specific project location.
Automatic material upgrades
Plenum space detected? Plenum-rated cable is specified. Exposed run below height threshold? Conduit is added. Penetrations implied? Firestop materials are included.
Structured support calculations
When horizontal cabling requires support at code-mandated intervals, those supports are calculated and added to your estimate automatically.
Describe the job in plain English.
Not everything is shown on drawings. VoltBid includes a conversational input layer where you describe the customer's request naturally. The system interprets your description, studies the building layout, and places devices where they make sense.
Natural language input
"Customer wants full WiFi coverage, 8 cameras covering entrances, speakers in lobby and restrooms, TVs in both conference rooms." VoltBid turns that into a structured scope.
Context-aware placement
The AI considers ceiling type, room function, outdoor exposure, and building layout when placing devices from your description.
Catalog-matched selection
Devices are selected from your own product catalog based on environment requirements, not generic defaults.
From estimate to signed contract.
Generate branded PDF proposals with marked-up plan sets showing device placement and cable routing. Send secure links to clients who can review, approve, and e-sign without leaving their browser.
Branded PDF proposals
Your logo, your colors, your terms. Generate polished proposals that make your business look as professional as it is.
Interactive client portal
Clients receive a secure link to review the full proposal, explore line items, view marked-up plans, and approve with e-signature.
QuickBooks integration
Approved estimates convert directly into invoices inside QuickBooks Online. Line items, totals, and client data transfer seamlessly.
Your products. Your pricing.
Import your own equipment catalog with cameras, speakers, switches, racks, cabling, accessories, and your specific pricing. VoltBid selects the right products based on environment, ceiling type, and system requirements.
Full catalog import
Upload your product list via CSV or connect via API. Include model numbers, descriptions, categories, and pricing tiers.
Smart product selection
Open ceiling? No in-ceiling speakers. Outdoor placement? Weather-rated equipment selected. The AI respects environmental constraints.
Custom markup structure
Configure per-category markup percentages, minimum margins, and pricing rules that match how your business actually operates.
Travel costs calculated, not guessed.
For projects beyond your normal service radius, VoltBid calculates drive time, fuel cost, and transit labor hours. For nationwide companies, it estimates airfare, lodging, and per diem. Need a scissor lift? That is factored in too.
Automated travel calculations
Enter your service radius and rates. VoltBid calculates round-trip drive time, fuel costs, and billable travel hours for remote job sites.
Equipment rental factors
High ceilings requiring scaffolding or lifts? The system detects ceiling height requirements and adds rental costs to your estimate.
Multi-day project support
For distant projects, factor in hotel nights, per diem, and flight costs. All configurable based on your company policies.
Know your numbers before you bid.
A built-in profitability dashboard shows projected margin, material cost, labor cost, travel expense, overhead, and net profit before you send a single proposal. Historical data reveals patterns in win rates to refine your pricing strategy.
Real-time margin visibility
See projected profit margin update live as you adjust quantities, swap products, or modify labor rates. No surprises after the bid is sent.
Win rate tracking
Track which types of projects you win, at what price points, and where you consistently lose. Use data to sharpen your competitive edge.
Cost breakdown analysis
Understand exactly where your money goes: materials, labor, programming, travel, rentals, overhead. Identify where to optimize.
Integrations that close the loop
VoltBid connects with the tools you already use so estimates flow seamlessly into invoices, contracts, and accounting.
QuickBooks Online
Convert approved estimates into invoices automatically.
DocuSign
E-signature integration for client approvals.
API Access
Build custom integrations with your existing tools.
See it in action
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