Ladder

Ladder brings construction bid leveling into Excel. Upload subcontractor PDFs, let AI extract and normalize the scope and pricing, then analyze the results in a structured matrix, without leaving your spreadsheet.

What you can do

• Upload proposals: Attach subcontractor PDF submissions directly to bid packages inside Excel.
• AI bid leveling: Ladder reads every proposal and builds a normalized comparison matrix. Scope gaps, exclusions, and asymmetric coverage are flagged automatically. Every cell traces back to its PDF source.
• Analyze results: Review pricing, scope coverage, and terms side-by-side across all bidders. Drill into any cell to see the exact proposal language behind the number.
• Benchmark against past projects: Compare current bids to historical project data to validate pricing and spot outliers before award.
• Manage projects and packages: Organize bid packages and folders, track vendor submissions, and move work forward from one pane.

Who it's for

General contractors and estimating teams who live in Excel and need a faster, more defensible path from bid receipt to award recommendation.

Getting started

Requires an active Ladder account. Install the add-in, click the Ladder icon in the ribbon, sign in, and your projects load immediately. Visit getladder.ai to learn more.