Takeoff Software

Takeoff Software are digital solutions that help automate the processes involved in construction material takeoffs (MTOs). They can help construction professionals automatically create proposals and estimates without the need for paper plans and manual cost estimates. Such software capture information about raw or pre-fabricated material requirements from the engineer’s specifications, assemble quantity lists, generate estimates, and return a total price while anticipating or accommodating cost fluctuations. Construction takeoff software are used by project planners, estimators, and other professionals to pull materials from blueprints and produce detailed cost estimates, even without the expertise to interpret blueprints or circuit measurements. Such software can usually capture and interpret data from imported blueprints and use built-in formulas or validation rules to generate quantities and 2D or 3D models. Plan takeoff software help bring estimators and construction teams on the same page by relying on estimates as a single source of truth. As they can also make adjustments dynamically to any materials, quantities, and prices based on material price fluctuations and changing customer demands or specifications, they could help maximise the chances of making convincing proposals and successful bids. Finally, with minimal user intervention, real-time updates across databases, and integrations with various essential tools, such software help reduce the risk of costly errors and double entries while also minimising the estimator’s workload. Typical features of takeoff tools include project estimating, quoting, bid management, and collaboration or document management tools. Construction takeoff tools are related to Construction Bid Management Software, but their core features bring them closer to Construction Estimating Software. They can also often integrate with Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software and Contractor Software.