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The real-time intelligence platform for preconstruction

STM8 turns construction drawings into live budgets, matched suppliers, and ready-to-send bids — in minutes, not months. Developers get instant, continuously-updated estimates and matched supplier pricing. Suppliers get matched projects and auto-generated bids the moment a drawing is uploaded. One upload replaces weeks of manual takeoffs, spreadsheets, and back-and-forth — cutting preconstruction from months to minutes and keeping every number transparent and current.

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Dashboard
My Projects
PRECONSTRUCTION
Timeline new
Permits & Codes 6
INTELLIGENCE
Analytics
Material Index
AI Activity 3
PROCUREMENT
Suppliers
Logistics new
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Active projects

0

↗ 2 this month

Total est. value

$0.0M

↗ $12M vs last quarter

Avg AI confidence

0%

Across 12 estimated

Bid pipeline

Draft
4
Processing
2
Estimated
10
Complete
2

Material price index LIVE

Steel+1.7%
Lumber+0.5%
Concrete+2.2%
BIM extraction complete — Skyline Office Complex2 min ago
7even Hotel ClubEstimated↓ Export PDF

Total estimated cost (all-in)

$0

Trades & Materials $1,432,575  ·  GC & General Conditions $244,970  ·  ✓ Within budget

Cost by
Division
Div 05Metals$312,375
Div 23HVAC$189,000
Div 09Finishes$183,450
Div 12Furnishings$172,800
Div 03Concrete$168,250

Estimate accuracy

0.0%

↗ +1.8 pts

Bid win rate

0%

↗ +4 pts QoQ

Avg cycle time

0.0d

↘ −1.7 d

Bid acceptance

0%

↘ −3 pts

Avg cycle time (days)

NovDecJanFebMarApr14.812.4

Supplier scorecards

Demo Supply Co17 / 2896%
Ferguson Enterprises11 / 1893%
Allied Building Products9 / 2289%
7 in preconstruction195d concept → mobilization2 at risk

Portfolio Gantt · today marked in cyan

Riverside Mixed-Use · Atlanta, GAon track
Bay Tower Hotel · San Diego, CAat-risk
Sparks Logistics Campus · Reno, NVdelayed
Strip District Lofts · Pittsburgh, PAon track
Next milestone · Bay Tower Hotel · Supplier Selection complete3d

AI activity feed

3 PENDING
BIM extraction complete — Skyline Office Complex847 items
Estimate ready for review — Pinecrest Senior Living89%
Bid received — NW Distribution Center, Demo Supply Co$11.2M
Supplier match failed — Cedar Valley Cold Storage0 suppliers
Quarterly index updated — Material price indexSteel +1.7%
Supplier matched — structural steel12 SKUs
ABOUT
About STM8

WHAT IT DOES

STM8 turns construction drawings into structured, real-time project intelligence. Developers upload a drawing and get an instant cost estimate broken down by division, with supplier pricing already matched. Suppliers get instantly matched to projects and can generate a complete, ready-to-send bid in minutes — no measuring, counting, or spreadsheets required for either side.

WHY IT MATTERS

reconstruction can take months to over a year — full of manual takeoffs, disconnected bids, and guesswork that costs owners millions in overruns and delay. STM8 replaces that with live, transparent numbers from day one: developers get cost certainty in minutes instead of months, and suppliers stop missing projects because a bid took too long to prepare.

HOW IT WORKS

STM8 reads construction plans and extracts quantities, specifications, and scope automatically. On the developer side, that becomes a live, division-by-division budget with matched suppliers. On the supplier side, it's matched instantly to their catalog and pricing to generate a bid. When drawings change, both update automatically — no manual rework, ever.

HOW IT'S DIFFERENT

Traditional software solves one piece — estimating, or procurement, or project tracking. STM8 connects developers and suppliers around the same live project data, so a bid submitted by a supplier and an estimate reviewed by a developer are always in sync — built specifically for construction, not adapted from generic software

WHO IT'S FOR

STM8 is built for both sides of the bid. Developers and owners get a real-time budget and matched supplier pricing the moment a drawing is uploaded — no more waiting months for numbers they can trust. Suppliers get matched to the right projects instantly and can send back a complete bid in minutes. Same drawing, same data, no delay in either direction — just transparency both sides can act on immediately.

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USE CASES
How STM8 helps
BUDGETING
TAKEOFFS
BIDDING
SPEED
ACCURACY
SCALABILITY
CHANGE ORDERS
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Real-time project budgets

STM8 turns a single drawing into a live, division-by-division cost estimate matched to real supplier pricing—updated automatically as the project evolves. What used to take weeks of manual estimating now happens in minutes.

Built for
Developers Owners General Contractors Construction Managers
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Automated material takeoffs

STM8 reads construction drawings and automatically extracts materials and quantities—no measuring, counting, or schedule reviews required, for developers building a budget or suppliers preparing a bid. What once took days now happens in minutes.

Included divisions
Electrical Plumbing Drywall Doors & Hardware Concrete
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Instant bid generation

STM8 applies supplier pricing to extracted quantities and generates a complete, ready-to-send bid automatically—arriving in the developer's pipeline within minutes of a project being posted. No spreadsheets, formulas, or manual assembly required.

Ideal for
Manufacturers Distributors Installers Fabricators
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Move faster than the market

By compressing takeoff, estimating, and bid prep by up to 98%, STM8 lets developers get cost certainty in minutes instead of months, and lets suppliers respond first, bid more projects, and win more work without adding headcount.

Used on
Public bids Private developments Design-build Fast-track projects
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Consistent, error-free numbers

STM8 eliminates manual mistakes caused by missed items, outdated pricing, or inconsistent assumptions—delivering standardized, repeatable estimates and bids every time, with accuracy benchmarked against actual project costs.

Best for
High-volume bidders Multi-branch suppliers National accounts
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Scale without scaling staff

STM8 lets developers manage more projects and suppliers pursue more bids without hiring additional estimators—turning both budgeting and bidding into a scalable, predictable process.

Company size
Small teams Mid-size suppliers Enterprise suppliers
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Automatic updates when plans change

When drawings or specifications are revised, STM8 automatically recalculates quantities, budgets, and pricing—eliminating rework and ensuring every estimate and bid stays current.

All developers and construction suppliers
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DATA
Backed by results

Minutes

Time from drawing upload to a live budget and matched bids

Upload a drawing and STM8 generates a division-by-division cost estimate matched to real supplier pricing—work that traditionally took weeks of manual review, now done before you finish your coffee.

STM8 platform performance

94.2%

Estimate accuracy against actual project costs

STM8's AI-generated estimates are tracked against completed project actuals across the portfolio, giving developers cost certainty they can build on from day one.

STM8 platform analytics

195 Days

Average cycle time from concept to groundbreak, fully tracked

STM8 gives developers live visibility into every phase of preconstruction—concept, design, estimate, bid, permit, and mobilization—so delays are caught early instead of discovered months later.

STM8 platform data

98%

Reduction in takeoff and bid preparation time

STM8 compresses days of manual work into minutes by automating material extraction, pricing, estimating, and bid creation—for developers building budgets and suppliers preparing bids alike.

STM8 internal benchmarks

10+

Projects lost per year due to slow bidding

Suppliers routinely skip or miss opportunities simply because they can't turn bids around fast enough—especially on competitive or fast-track projects. STM8 puts suppliers in front of matched projects the moment they're posted.

Supplier interviews

$300K+

Annual savings compared to human-only estimating

By reducing estimator labor, rework, and overhead, STM8 can save suppliers hundreds of thousands of dollars per year—while helping developers avoid the far larger cost of delay and budget overrun.

Mid-size supplier estimate
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying

"Before STM8, our estimating team could only handle a limited number of bids each month. Now we upload drawings, get material takeoffs instantly, and generate bids in minutes. We're bidding on significantly more projects—and winning more of them—without adding headcount."

Mark Reynolds
VP Estimating, Regional Building Materials Supplier

"STM8 replaced days of manual takeoff work with a process that takes minutes. We no longer waste time measuring plans or rebuilding bids after changes. The cost savings alone justified the platform, but the real value is how many more opportunities we can pursue."

Laura Chen
Director of Operations, Commercial Supplier

"We used to pass on projects simply because we couldn't turn bids around fast enough. With STM8, speed is no longer a bottleneck. Our team focuses on pricing strategy instead of manual work, and our bid volume has increased dramatically."

David Morales
Owner, Specialty Construction Supply Company
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STM8 Developer

LIVE

Real-time budgets and supplier matching for developers.

STM8 Developer turns construction drawings into live, real-time cost estimates in minutes. Get matched supplier pricing automatically and track every project from concept to close.

  • Real-time budgets from any drawing
  • Automatic supplier matching & pricing
  • Full preconstruction timeline tracking
  • Estimate accuracy benchmarked to actuals
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STM8 Supplier

INSTANT BIDS

AI-powered takeoffs and bid generation for suppliers.

STM8 Supplier turns construction drawings into accurate, ready-to-send bids in minutes. Upload plans, extract materials automatically, apply your pricing and respond faster.

  • Automated material takeoffs
  • Instant bid generation using your pricing
  • Reduce takeoff and estimating time by 98%
  • Bid on more projects without adding staff
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VALIDATED
The STM8 Advantage

STM8 performance isn’t theoretical—it’s proven in real bidding workflows.

  • Built on real construction drawings, live supplier pricing, and real project data
  • Proven reductions in takeoff, estimating, and bid preparation time
  • Consistent, repeatable estimates without manual rework
  • Designed for real-world supplier operations, not demos
  • Trusted by experienced construction professionals

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