Bobyard

Bobyard (operating at bobyard.com) is an AI-powered construction software platform engineered for trade contractors seeking to scale bid capacity without expanding manual estimating teams. Founded in 2023 by Michael Ding, a Stanford-trained engineer, and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Bobyard automates the most labor-intensive aspects of construction estimating—traditionally handled by human estimators. Under the hood, the platform leverages custom AI models trained on millions of construction drawings to automate measurement and counting tasks, including plant counts, irrigation lengths, and material takeoffs. This eliminates weeks of manual work, reducing errors and accelerating project bids. General contractors and finishing trades rely on Bobyard to estimate faster and more accurately, gaining a competitive edge in a fast-moving industry. Backed by a $35 million Series A funding round, the company is positioned to redefine how construction estimates are generated at scale.