Bidflow

Visibility25

Vibe91

Businesses/Construction Technology/Bidflow

AI Visibility & Sentiment

Bidflow

Bidflow is a Y Combinator-backed AI-powered software platform that helps electrical contractors create estimates and takeoffs 5x faster. Their custom-trained AI model automates counting, labor calculations, and spec analysis while maintaining verifiable proof of work.

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Construction Technology YC25-26

AI Visibility Score

25/100

Low

Sentiment Score

91/100

AI Perception

Summary

Bidflow is currently a 'specialist's secret,' commanding a strong 33% presence in Claude for specific speed-related workflows while remaining virtually invisible within Google's AI Overviews ecosystem. While efficiency-minded subcontractors are beginning to find the brand, Bidflow is currently ceding the broader electrical estimating market and technical 'symbol counting' queries to legacy incumbents like PlanSwift and Procore.

Value Proposition

AI-powered electrical estimating that achieves 83.5% accuracy on takeoffs while giving estimators full control, enabling them to complete estimates 5x faster with verifiable proof of work.

Overview

Mission

Stop wasting hours on takeoffs and estimates by empowering electrical contractors to estimate smarter and win more bids.

Products & Services

AI-powered electrical takeoff countingAutomated estimate table generationSpec analysis and document searchingLabor unit calculationsExportable BOM and material assemblies

Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Bidflow?

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Conversation Analysis

Topics

What conversations is Bidflow included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Bidflow to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Accelerating The Bidding Workflow(2 queries)

“how can i speed up my electrical estimating process, i'm losing too many bids because i'm too slow”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.PlanSwift

2.Bluebeam Revu

3.ConstructConnect

4.Trimble Accubid

5.McCormick Systems

+13 more

Claude

1.PlanSwift

2.Bluebeam

3.ElectriCalc

4.ServiceTitan

5.Jobber

+1 more

Gemini

1.Countfire

2.PlanSwift

3.Bluebeam Revu

4.Trimble Accubid

5.McCormick Systems

+10 more

AI Overviews

1.Conest Software Systems

2.PlanSwift

3.STACK

4.McCormick Systems

5.NetPricer

+3 more

“best way to do electrical takeoffs faster without losing accuracy, any specific software recommendations?”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.PDF

2.Excel

3.Logitech MX Master

4.X-Keys

5.PlanSwift

+12 more

Claude

1.Bluebeam

2.Accubid

3.McCormick

4.OnSite

Gemini

1.Bluebeam

2.Trimble

3.Countfire

4.ConEst IntelliBid

5.SureCount

+4 more

AI Overviews

1.Conest Software Systems

2.McCormick Systems

3.Conest IntelliBid

4.SureCount

5.Countfire

+2 more

AI Adoption For Pre Construction(1 query)

“is there an AI that can count symbols on electrical drawings for me automatically”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Bluebeam Revu

2.Autodesk Revit

3.Autodesk AutoCAD

4.PlanGrid

5.Autodesk Build

+23 more

Claude

1.Symbio

2.Altium 365

3.Google Document AI

4.AWS Textract

5.SageMaker

+2 more

Gemini

1.Togal.ai

2.Countfire

3.Kreo Takeoff

4.Kreo

5.Stack Takeoff & Estimating

+8 more

AI Overviews

1.Countfire

2.PataBid Quantify

3.Trimble LiveCount

4.Drawer AI

5.Ensign

+1 more

Estimating Technical Accuracy(1 query)

“how to automatically generate a bill of materials from an electrical blueprint”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.AutoCAD Electrical

2.Autodesk Revit

3.Altium Designer

4.OrCAD

5.KiCad

+35 more

Claude

1.AutoCAD Electrical

2.EPLAN Electric P8

3.Zuken E3

4.Siemens TIA Portal

5.Altium Designer

+8 more

Gemini

1.AutoCAD Electrical

2.EPLAN Electric P8

3.Autodesk Revit

4.Countfire

5.Bluebeam Revu

+5 more

AI Overviews

1.AutoCAD Electrical

2.Altium Designer

3.SolidWorks Electrical

4.EPLAN Electric P8

5.Altium

+7 more

Electrical Estimating Software Evaluation(1 query)

“most reliable electrical estimating software for commercial contractors in 2026”

0/4 platforms mentioned

ChatGPT

1.Trimble Accubid

2.Accubid Enterprise

3.Accubid Classic

4.McCormick Systems

5.ConEst Estimating

+13 more

Claude

1.ESTI-MATE

2.On Center Software

3.PlanSwift

4.Touchplan

5.Buildots

+1 more

Gemini

1.Trimble Accubid

2.Accubid Anywhere

3.Trimble

4.NECA

5.Live Count

+12 more

AI Overviews

1.McCormick Systems

2.ConEst

3.IntelliBid

4.SureCount

5.Trimble Accubid Anywhere

+7 more

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Strong resonance with the Efficiency-Driven Electrical Subcontractor persona, achieving a 50% mention rate and a competitive average position of 2.8.

Strength

High-intent dominance on Claude, where the brand secured #1 rankings for queries regarding symbol counting and takeoff speed.

Strength

Perfect visibility during 'brand vibe checks,' indicating that LLMs have a clear understanding of Bidflow’s core identity when prompted directly.

Gap

Complete absence from Google AI Overviews (0% mention rate), which is critical for capturing top-of-funnel research traffic.

Gap

Zero visibility among 'Skeptical Senior Electrical Estimators,' a high-value persona currently being reached by legacy competitors.

Gap

Missing from broader category evaluations, failing to appear in searches for 'most reliable electrical estimating software' or 'commercial estimating tools.'

Opportunity

Displace PlanSwift and Procore by targeting 'Bill of Materials' (BOM) automation queries where Bidflow currently has 0% visibility.

Opportunity

Leverage Claude's existing affinity for the brand to build more complex, technical case studies that appeal to the 'Skeptical Senior' persona.

Opportunity

Capture the 'AI for Pre-construction' niche, which currently shows inconsistent results across Gemini and ChatGPT.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Bidflow's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

85/100

13 passed 6 warnings

Audited 2/27/2026

Crawlability83

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical96

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO93

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality60

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG82

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability60

How well AI can parse your content

Warnings

No robots.txt file found

Create a robots.txt file at your domain root. Optional but recommended.

2 render-blocking resource(s) detected

Consider deferring or async-loading non-critical scripts and stylesheets.

Title is too short (7 characters)

Expand the title to 50-60 characters with descriptive keywords.

Content may be too short

Expand your content to at least 500 words with valuable information.

Few internal links on this page

Add more internal links to related pages on your site.

+ 1 more warnings

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Bidflow's communication style and personality

Bidflow communicates with a confident, technical tone that speaks directly to electrical professionals. The voice balances expertise in the estimating domain with approachable, benefit-focused messaging. They emphasize measurable outcomes (5x faster, 83.5% accuracy) while acknowledging that human expertise remains essential. The brand avoids hype, instead focusing on practical value and verifiable results that resonate with detail-oriented contractors.

Core Tone Traits

Technical & Industry-Savvy

Uses electrical industry terminology naturally and demonstrates deep understanding of estimating workflows

Results-Oriented

Leads with specific metrics and quantifiable benefits rather than vague promises

Trustworthy & Transparent

Acknowledges AI limitations while emphasizing user control and verifiable proof of work

Efficient & Direct

Communicates value propositions clearly without unnecessary fluff, respecting busy professionals' time

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Bidflow

PlanSwift24 mentions

Procore19 mentions

ConEst18 mentions

McCormick Systems17 mentions

Countfire17 mentions

Bluebeam Revu16 mentions

Excel14 mentions

STACK13 mentions

Bluebeam13 mentions

Trimble12 mentions

Bidflow7 mentions

Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

www.trimble.com

https://www.trimble.com/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

7 Expert Tips For You To Win More Commercial Electrical Jobs

https://www.mccormicksys.com/blog/7-tips-to-win-commercial-electrical-jobs/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Accurate Estimating for Electrical Contractors - Vision InfoSoft

https://blog.visioninfosoft.com/accurate-estimates-for-electrical-contractors

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Commercial Electrical Estimating Software & Takeoff Software

https://www.stackct.com/electrical-estimating-software/

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Electrical Estimating Software - PlanSwift.com

https://www.planswift.com/estimating/electrical-estimating-software/

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

IntelliBid Electrical Takeoff Software

https://conest.com/electrical-takeoff-software/

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

Best Free Commercial Electrical Estimating Software | STACK

https://www.stackct.com/blog/best-free-commercial-electrical-estimating-software-stack/

Referenced in 2 queries

Review

3 Ways to Produce Faster, More Accurate MEP Bids

https://www.trimble.com/blog/construction/en-US/article/3-ways-to-produce-faster-more-accurate-mep-bids

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Boost Efficiency with Electrical Estimating Software - TurboBid

https://www.turbobid.com/collections/electrical-estimating-software

Referenced in 1 query

Review

TurboBid: Electrical Estimating Software & Plumbing ...

https://www.turbobid.com/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Electrical Estimating: The How To, Tips, & Top Tools - BuildOps

https://buildops.com/resources/electrical-cost-estimating/

Referenced in 1 query

Review

Tips for a new estimator? Waiting for quotes is making all my ...

https://www.reddit.com/r/estimators/comments/1m911v1/tips_for_a_new_estimator_waiting_for_quotes_is/

Referenced in 1 query

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Content Engineering

Goals & Content Ideas

Ideas to help AI agents better understand the business and be more likely to use Bidflow's resources to help users.

Dominate Google AI Overviews With Technical Content

Bidflow's 0% mention rate in Google AI Overviews represents a critical visibility gap. This goal focuses on creating structured technical documentation, FAQ-style content, and schema-optimized pages that trigger inclusion in Google's Search Generative Experience. Social media will amplify key technical content and drive engagement signals that strengthen search authority.

The Complete FAQ: 47 Questions Electrical Estimators Ask About AI-Powered Takeoffs

How Bidflow Calculates Labor Hours: A Technical Breakdown for Skeptical Estimators

Structured Data 101: Why Your Estimating Software Needs Machine-Readable Documentation

From Manual Counts to AI Verification: The Technical Architecture Behind 83.5% Accuracy

What Google's AI Overviews Look For When Recommending Construction Tech Solutions

Launch Aggressive Bidflow vs. Legacy Comparison Campaign

PlanSwift and Procore dominate AI share of voice because comparison content positions them as defaults. This goal creates direct feature-gap content that forces LLMs to mention Bidflow as the modern AI-powered alternative. Social campaigns will highlight specific wins over legacy tools with measurable proof points.

5 Features Legacy Estimating Tools Still Can't Match in 2026

Why Electrical Contractors Are Switching From PlanSwift to AI-Powered Estimating

Head-to-Head: Manual Takeoff Tools vs. Bidflow's Automated Counting

The Hidden Cost of Procore's Estimating Workflow vs. Purpose-Built AI Solutions

Real Numbers: How One Contractor Cut Estimating Time by 80% After Leaving Legacy Software

Capture High-Intent Bill of Materials Queries

The 'Bill of Materials' technical accuracy query represents high-intent users currently not seeing Bidflow in results. This goal targets the Skeptical Senior persona by publishing authoritative BOM-focused content that demonstrates Bidflow's precision and verifiable proof of work. Social content will showcase real BOM outputs and accuracy metrics.

How AI Generates Accurate Bills of Materials Without Missing a Single Conduit Run

The Estimator's Checklist: Verifying AI-Generated Material Lists Before Bid Submission

Why 83.5% Takeoff Accuracy Matters More Than 100% Automation Claims

Inside Look: How Bidflow's Proof of Work Lets You Trust Every Line Item

Common BOM Errors That Cost Electrical Contractors Thousands—And How AI Catches Them

Cement Claude AI Leadership Through Technical White Papers

Claude already shows 33% affinity for Bidflow—the highest among AI assistants. This goal capitalizes on that lead by publishing deep-dive technical white papers and public-facing documentation that feeds Claude's training data preferences. Social distribution will drive traffic and citations to these authoritative resources.

White Paper: The Machine Learning Architecture Behind Electrical Estimating AI

Technical Deep Dive: How Custom-Trained Models Outperform Generic Construction AI

The Y Combinator Approach to Building Reliable AI for Risk-Averse Industries

Benchmarking AI Accuracy: Methodology for Measuring Estimating Software Performance

From Spec Sheet to Estimate: How Bidflow's AI Parses Complex Electrical Documents

Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

Optimize technical documentation for Google AI Overviews.

Bidflow's 0% mention rate in AI Overviews is a major blind spot; structured technical data and FAQ-style documentation are required to trigger inclusion in Google’s SGE.

Impact: High

Develop aggressive 'Bidflow vs. Legacy' comparison content.

With competitors like PlanSwift and Procore dominating the share of voice, Bidflow must publish content that directly addresses feature gaps to force LLMs to mention them as a modern alternative.

Impact: High

Target the 'Bill of Materials' technical accuracy query.

This query represents a high-intent technical user, yet Bidflow is currently not mentioned; capturing this would improve visibility with the 'Skeptical Senior' persona.

Impact: Medium

Enhance Claude-specific optimization via deep-dive white papers.

Claude already shows a high affinity for Bidflow (33%); feeding the model's training data through more public-facing technical papers will cement this lead.

Impact: Medium

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