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Construction Takeoff & Estimating Software

Q: What is estimating & takeoff software?

Estimating and takeoff software is a digital tool designed to help construction professionals calculate material quantities and associated costs for a project. Takeoff refers to the process of measuring dimensions, counting items, and quantifying materials from project drawings. Estimating involves applying costs to those quantities to create an accurate budget or bid proposal. Bluebeam simplifies this process by offering: Customizable Markup Tools: Precisely measure lengths, areas, and volumes directly on PDF plans Dynamic Quantity Link: Automatically link measurement data to Excel for real-time updates Visual Organization: Color-code and label takeoffs to clearly differentiate materials and measurements

Q: What kind of software do contractors use for quantity takeoffs?

Speed and accuracy during the quantity takeoff process are crucial for capturing a project’s true scope. That’s why contractors around the world use Bluebeam to perform quantity takeoffs more quickly and accurately. You can upload PDF drawings, take precise measurements (including volume, angle, etc.), then link totals to Excel worksheets for automatic bid calculations. You can also mark up and measure together with teammates in real time using customizable toolsets tailored to your trade. That means higher quality estimations, and better bids.

Q: What are the benefits of using quantity takeoff software?

Quantity takeoff software allows you to be extremely precise even when you’re working on a quick deadline. Bluebeam software gives construction teams powerful, easy-to-use measurement tools purpose built for construction projects, which allow you to take precise measurements more quickly. You can also customize and share custom toolsets to standardize your takeoff process, project after project. Bluebeam also allows you to link measurement totals from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic bid calculations. Check out the “Popular Features” section above to learn more about what Bluebeam has to offer.

Q: How does Bluebeam help with construction takeoff for civil projects?

Bluebeam will change the way you kick off your civil projects by identifying all related costs to your project and detect conflict instantly. It enables engineers to upload plans and perform a quantity takeoff using a customizable database of parts, assemblies, equipment and services.

Q: How does digital takeoff software streamline commercial project bidding?

Digital takeoff software like Bluebeam streamlines the bidding process for commercial projects by automating the measurement and quantity calculation of construction materials. The advanced measurement tools produce detailed and accurate cost estimates, helping engineers and contractors win more bids.

Q: How does construction takeoff software benefit builders and traders?

Construction takeoff software will help builders speed up a quantity takeoff and help them achieve accurate estimates of material costs every time. Builders and traders find these tools beneficial for streamlining their estimating processes, reducing errors, and improving the competitiveness of their bids.

Build more winning bids.

Enhance your construction takeoff and estimating process with Bluebeam’s intuitive PDF markup and measurement tools. Streamline workflows, improve accuracy,
and create winning bids.

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Reduce errors and rework

Capture a project’s true scope with dynamic measurement tools purpose-built for contractors in all specialty trades.
Take quick, precise measurements, and track running totals as you draw. Then display measurements directly on the drawing itself to communicate important info faster.
Mark up and measure together at the same time using custom, shareable, scalable tool sets, and export takeoff data to Excel.

Quantity Takeoffs & Estimation in Revu software

Quantity Takeoffs & Estimation with precise measurements in Revu software

Quantity Takeoffs & Estimation custom tool sets in Revu software

Software for Takeoffs

Takeoffs and estimation made easy

Discover your project’s true scope

Create, mark up and measure 2D and 3D PDFs with dynamic tools designed for AEC projects. Standardize communication across teams and projects with custom tool sets, and export material quantities to Excel or your preferred construction bidding software for easy estimations.

Keep teams on the same page

Centralize your project documents and drawings in the cloud for easier construction document management—so teams can securely mark up and measure together at the same time from anywhere.

POPULAR FEATURES

All the tools you need to finish the job faster

Advanced Measurement Tools

Measure volume, depth, radius, wall area, angle or arc, perform area and volume cutouts, and customize counts.
Viewports

Easily take measurements from detail sheets by creating multiple scaled viewports in a single drawing.
Quantity Link

Seamlessly link measurement totals from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic bid calculations.
Dynamic Fill

Section off and fill complex drawing regions to easily generate markups, measurements and spaces.
Markups List

Track all markups in an integrated, customizable list for improved accountability and easily create PDF, CSV or XML reports.
Visual Search

Search for symbols within PDFs and add hyperlinks and highlights, or even apply custom counts to search results.
Legends

Create a visual summary of markup data on your PDF, which automatically updates as you make changes.
Profiles

Store your preferred toolbars, tool sets and display settings in a custom interface profile or choose from preloaded profiles.
Studio Sessions

Invite anyone in the office or the field to digitally mark up and measure together at the same time.

Enhance takeoffs and estimation with Bluebeam

Bluebeam’s takeoff and estimating software tools offer several advantages for construction professionals:

Precision: Measure lengths, areas, and volumes accurately with customizable tools
Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks and export data directly to Excel
Collaboration: Share marked-up PDFs with team members in real time
Flexibility: Customize measurement tools to match specific project requirements
Visualization: Color-code and label takeoffs for clarity and organization
Bluebeam’s intuitive interface ensures that even complex takeoffs can be performed quickly and accurately, giving you a competitive edge in bidding.