Kreo Software

Kreo is an AI takeoff and estimating platform for the construction and AEC industry. According to the page, it works with PDF, CAD, and image drawing files and offers AI Auto Measure to detect and measure rooms, walls, doors, windows, and custom areas, Auto Count to find matching objects across all drawing pages, and Caddie, an AI agent that reads drawings and runs measurements. It also includes a spreadsheet-style project report builder, an Items and Assemblies cost database, collaboration and comparison tools, and 3D views. The page states Auto Measure 3.0 improves outline accuracy to 94% and that the software is cloud-based with no installation required and works on Windows and Mac. Pricing is listed in USD, GBP, and EUR on tiers including Essential, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, with a 7-day free trial offered.

Key features

• AI Auto Measure for rooms, walls, doors, windows, and custom areas
• One-click Area measurement by clicking inside a shape
• Auto Count to find and count matching objects across all drawing pages
• Automatic classification and naming of detected elements
• Caddie AI agent for reading drawings and running measurements
• Self-serve Skill Builder for creating custom playbooks
• AI Scope Builder that generates a structured scope from uploaded drawings
• Cross-reference intelligence linking tags to specifications and schedules
• AI scale detection and zone mapping
• Support for PDF, CAD, and image formats, including vector-based drawings
• Advanced text search across drawings
• Drawing comparison highlighting added, removed, and modified elements
• PDF export preserving measurements, legends, and comments
• Contextual comments, callout tool, sticky notes, and dimension lines
• Team and access management with user roles and permissions
• Grid report and spreadsheet report with Excel and CSV import and export
• No-code Items and Assemblies database with variants and shared updates
• AI database generation from projects, prior estimates, or prompts
• 2D and 3D takeoff views
• IFC export for BIM on Business and higher tiers
• API access for projects and AI on Business and higher tiers

Best suited for

• Quantity surveyors
• Cost estimators
• Contractors
• Architects
• Teams measuring blueprints and producing bids or cost estimates

Pricing

Listed per user per month, billed annually: Essential $100 (£80, €90), Pro $175 (£125, €150), Business $250 (£210, €220) with 5 seats included, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Start 7-day free trial.