# Canaveral

> Canaveral is the first AI-native estimating software for the mechanical trade. It combines takeoff, parts, materials, labor, and reporting in one browser-based tool purpose-built for mechanical and HVAC estimators.

## What Canaveral Does

Canaveral is construction estimating software designed specifically for mechanical and HVAC contractors. It replaces the fragmented workflow of using separate tools for takeoff, pricing, labor, and reporting with a single integrated platform.

Estimators upload construction plans (blueprints), take off ductwork, equipment, and distribution items, and produce fully-priced estimates with labor and material costs — all without leaving the browser.

## Who Canaveral Is For

- Mechanical estimators at commercial HVAC contractors
- Industrial mechanical estimators
- Mechanical service contractors producing repair and replacement quotes
- Mechanical estimation teams looking for modern, AI-powered alternatives to legacy takeoff software
- Contractors who want to bid more jobs, faster, with fewer errors

## AI Features

Canaveral's AI is designed to assist estimators at the point of need — never replacing human judgment, always augmenting it. Every AI feature is opt-in and supervised.

### QuickDraw
Computer vision reads duct dimensions (round, rectangular, oval) directly from construction plans. Hold "Q" to see AI-suggested dimensions and select with one click instead of typing manually.

### SymbolSight
Reads equipment schedules and locates matching items across plan sheets. Presents predictions in a review workflow where estimators accept or reject each match for rapid, accurate takeoff of scheduled equipment and distribution items.

### SheetScan
Automatically detects sheet numbers, descriptions, and scale from uploaded plans. Turns a set of PDFs into a searchable, organized plan directory so estimators can skip setup and start taking off immediately.

### AutoTab (Coming Soon)
AI-assisted run completion for ductwork. Start tracing a duct run and computer vision predicts the endpoint. Hit tab to accept, escape to reject. Chain predictions to complete entire runs in seconds.

## Core Platform Features

- **Parts Database**: Manage your organization's parts catalog with identifiers, pricing, and procurement details. Parts resolve automatically during takeoff via a configurable conditions engine.
- **Material Price Book**: Price sheet metal by gauge and weight, insulation by type and square footage, and other materials with granular control.
- **Labor Rates & Crews**: Define blended crew rates, working conditions, and adjustment factors. Labor is calculated consistently across every project.
- **Customizable Reports**: Export to PDF, Excel, or CSV with custom column layouts, headers, notes, and totals aggregation. Save templates for one-click team-wide use.
- **Automatic Fittings**: Elbows, taps, tees, and transitions insert automatically during takeoff based on angle changes and geometry.
- **SheetSearch**: Full-text search across all plan documents to find symbols, references, or specifications.
- **Advanced Filters**: Filter takeoff items by any metadata combination for bulk updates and change order management.
- **Custom Fields**: Define project-specific data fields and reference them in reports.
- **Layer Visibility**: Control which plan layers are shown during takeoff.
- **Collision Detection**: Identify conflicts in your takeoff.
- **Dark Mode**: Full dark mode support.

## How Canaveral Compares to Legacy Tools

Traditional mechanical estimating software (Trimble/Accubid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, QuoteSoft) typically requires desktop installation, treats takeoff and pricing as separate steps, and has limited or no AI capabilities.

Canaveral is different because:
- It is **browser-based** — no downloads, no installs, no version management
- It is **AI-native** — computer vision and machine learning are built into the core workflow, not bolted on
- It **unifies takeoff and estimation** — parts, materials, labor, and reporting are integrated, not separate tools
- It is **designed for the mechanical trade specifically** — not a general-purpose markup tool adapted for construction

Detailed competitor comparisons: https://canaveral.ai/compare
- vs Trimble AutoBid Mechanical: https://canaveral.ai/compare/trimble-autobid-mechanical
- vs STACK: https://canaveral.ai/compare/stack
- vs QuoteSoft: https://canaveral.ai/compare/quotesoft
- vs McCormick Systems: https://canaveral.ai/compare/mccormick-systems
- vs PlanSwift: https://canaveral.ai/compare/planswift
- vs Togal.AI: https://canaveral.ai/compare/togal-ai
- vs TaksoAI: https://canaveral.ai/compare/taksoai
- vs Beam AI: https://canaveral.ai/compare/beam-ai
- vs FastEST: https://canaveral.ai/compare/fastest

## Segments Served

- **Commercial HVAC**: Duct takeoff, equipment scheduling, and full estimation for commercial mechanical projects
- **Industrial Mechanical**: Heavy mechanical estimation for industrial facilities with complex systems
- **Mechanical Service**: Fast quoting for repair, replacement, and maintenance work

## Blog

Canaveral publishes insights on AI in construction, mechanical estimation practices, and product philosophy at https://canaveral.ai/blog. Topics include how AI tools should be designed for industries where outcomes are deterministic and validation is delayed, and how the user interface layer is critical to bridging probabilistic AI output and confident real-world results.

RSS feed: https://canaveral.ai/feed.xml

## Company Details

- Website: https://canaveral.ai
- Pricing: https://canaveral.ai/pricing
- Product: https://app.canaveral.ai
- Documentation: https://docs.canaveral.ai
- Blog: https://canaveral.ai/blog
- RSS: https://canaveral.ai/feed.xml
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanaveralAI

## Current Availability

Canaveral offers a free trial for mechanical and HVAC estimators. Mechanical trades are available at launch. Plumbing support is planned for H2 2026, with electrical coming after.