Bobyard
Bobyard is AI-assisted estimating and takeoff software for landscape contractors that counts plan symbols, measures areas and lengths, and supports templates, vendor quotes, and exports.
Bobyard targets landscaping contractors who prepare bids from plans and want to shrink manual counting and measurement work. The product advertises AI-powered takeoffs and estimates with features such as automatic symbol detection for planting, irrigation, and electrical items, plus automatic area measurement for pavers, concrete, and related materials, and length measurement along beds, edges, and hardscape.
Customer stories published on the vendor site cite concrete outcomes for landscaping businesses. One case references roughly sixty-five percent faster takeoffs, another cites about twenty percent revenue increase, and another mentions a fivefold increase in bid volume; treat these as selected testimonials rather than guaranteed results for every firm (Bobyard, 2026).
Beyond takeoff automation, Bobyard lists custom templates, databases and vendor-quote tracking, assemblies, and flexible exports so estimators can send proposals in formats their clients expect. The product page offers a sample run for teams who want to test recognition quality on their own drawing styles.
Landscaping sits adjacent to civil and architectural construction; if you need deep structural or vertical-building BIM workflows, confirm with the vendor how Bobyard fits alongside your CAD or PDF standards and whether integrations exist for your accounting and CRM stack.
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Pros
- Narrow focus on landscape trades reduces generic one-size-fits-all noise
- Published customer metrics and stories for social proof
- Clear trio of automation features: count, area, and length
Cons
- Not a full vertical-building BIM suite; validate against your document types
- Pricing is not listed publicly; expect demos and quotes
- Recognition quality may vary with scan quality and nonstandard symbols
Key features
Symbol auto count: Detects and counts planting, irrigation, and electrical symbols on landscape plans.
Area and length takeoff: Measures pavers, concrete, beds, edges, and hardscape quantities from drawings.
Templates and assemblies: Supports configurable formulas and assemblies aligned to how landscape firms price work.
Quotes and exports: Tracks vendor quotes and historical costs with flexible export options for proposals.
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Book a demo from bobyard.com; verify subscription terms with vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bobyard only for landscaping contractors?
- Marketing is aimed at landscapers and related outdoor trades. If you are a general contractor bidding mixed scopes, ask whether Bobyard covers your disciplines or whether you should pair it with other takeoff tools.
What file types can Bobyard work with?
- The public site emphasizes plan-based takeoffs but does not spell out every supported vector and raster format on the homepage. Request a sample run and ask the vendor for PDF, CAD, and cloud-storage workflows you rely on.
Does Bobyard integrate with QuickBooks or CRM tools?
- The marketing pages highlight exports and quote tracking inside the product, but full integration lists belong in vendor documentation. Ask for a current integration sheet during a demo.
How accurate are AI counts compared to manual takeoff?
- Accuracy depends on drawing clarity, symbol standards, and review habits. Plan for estimator review on high-value bids, especially where symbols are nonstandard or partially occluded.
Can Bobyard replace my spreadsheet templates completely?
- The product advertises custom templates and assemblies to move work off static spreadsheets, but most teams keep spreadsheets for edge cases. Pilot on a few jobs to decide how much of your stack you can retire.