# Takeoff Beam (construction.live)

> Free desktop app for Mac and Windows that does PDF markup and quantity takeoff with a built-in AI agent that sets scale, counts symbols and measures runs on the sheet you have open, for you to review. Runs a local model by default; also has a CLI and MCP server. Very new (v0.0.x). The same Open Construction page offers a free Mac app, construction.live Desktop, for chatting with your own project files locally.

- **Category:** Estimating & Takeoff
- **Official site:** https://www.construction.live/open
- **Pricing (summary; confirm on vendor site):** Free, open source (Apache-2.0); no account needed
- **Pricing source:** https://www.construction.live/open
- **Free / DIY path:** Free signed download for Mac (Apple Silicon) or Windows, or build from source; use a local model or your own AI subscription
- **Link last checked:** 2026-10-27
- **HTML page:** https://contractoraishop.com/tools/takeoff-beam

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