FlowBuildr is an automated construction takeoff and material estimation platform. It uses computer vision + architectural logic to transform 2D floor plans into precise, actionable material lists.
Unlike traditional estimation tools that rely on broad area multipliers, FlowBuildr identifies individual wall entities (X and Y directions, end-caps, and vertical soffit faces) and cross-references window/door schedules to produce an absolute precise net square footage. The output bridges complex blueprints to final ordering lists for drywall, framing, and finishing materials.
- Vision Detection Engine
- Identify architectural symbols: foundation walls, partition studs, legend areas such as "Dropped Ceilings."
- Scale & Schedule Parser
- Extract measurements from dimension strings.
- Map window/door tags to schedules for automated deductions.
- Entity Logic Engine
- Treat every wall segment as an entity.
- Compute surface area from height constants.
- Account for bulkheads and "poking out" partitions.
- Takeoff Review Dashboard
- UI to verify detected walls and override material types (e.g., Moisture-Resistant / Greenboard).
- Material Reporting
- Final summary export with precise square footage, waste-factored sheet counts (e.g., 4'x12'), and accessory requirements (e.g., corner bead LF).
GLOBAL_CEILING_HEIGHT=9.0 DEFAULT_WASTE_FACTOR=0.15 DRY_WALL_SHEET_SIZE=48_144 # Size in sq inches (4'x12')
- If a detail is not explicitly known, do not assume; flag it as a question.
- Use the roadmap and defaults above as the authoritative baseline.
- Prefer simple, auditable steps over clever but opaque logic.