Construction Takeoff & Estimating Software

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

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

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

Quantity estimation software allows you to be extremely precise, even when you’re working to a short 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 customise and share custom tool sets to standardise your quantity estimation process, project after project. Bluebeam also allows you to link measurement totals from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic tender 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 faster and more accurately. It enables engineers to upload plans and perform a quantity takeoff using a customisable database of parts, assemblies, equipment and services.

Q: How does takeoff software streamline tender management for civil projects?

Digital takeoff software like Bluebeam streamlines the tender process for civil 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 tenders.

Q: How does construction takeoff software benefit builders and specialty contractors?

Construction takeoff software will help builders speed up quantity takeoff and ensure more accurate estimates of material costs. Builders and specialty contractors find these tools beneficial for streamlining their estimating processes, reducing errors, and improving the competitiveness of their bids.

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Improve quantity estimations accuracy with Bluebeam’s intuitive, customisable PDF markup and measurement tools.

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Reduce errors and rework

Capture a project’s true scope with dynamic measurement tools purpose-built for contractors in all speciality trades.
Take quick, precise measurements, and track running totals as you draw.
Mark up and measure together at the same time using custom, shareable, scalable tool sets, and export quantity estimation data to Excel.

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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 customise counts.
Viewports

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

Link measurement totals seamlessly from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic tender 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, customisable 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.

Solid Earth Civil Contractors

“We’ve been able to immensely change the way the estimating goes for the company and have been able to produce so much more work for ourselves that we actually have to pick and choose what jobs we really want.”

Drake Carter

Estimator at Solid Earth Civil Contractors

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