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Takeoff Software
Takeoff software is used by construction professionals to create proposals and accurate estimates of their future work. Construction takeoff software eliminates the need for paper plans and helps cut time and costs involved in the estimating process.
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"Groundplan is more than a software program, it's backed by an energetic team that know their..."
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Dan
General Manager, Estimator in Australia
This information was sourced from Groundplan
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Groundplan
Pros:
Scale the drawings, and do take-offs for cable, tray and conduits. Easily outsource the take-off and see what has been allowed for and if anything is missing.
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Cons:
I haven't found anything I don't like about the program - if I get stuck on trying to find something the team is only a message or zoom call away.
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This information was sourced from Groundplan
Who Uses Groundplan?
We service all sub-trades in the commercial and residential construction industry.
Australia, Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany
, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
and 14 others
"This product is incredibly simple to use, but a very powerful tool. The calendar makes organizing..."
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Sunshine
Commercial Estimator in US
This information was sourced from STACK
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of STACK
Pros:
Extremely user friendly and easy to implement.
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Cons:
Pricing structure is little bit restrictive. We do not need most of the feature that we currently pay for, but there is no option not to pay for the whole package.
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This information was sourced from STACK
Who Uses STACK?
From project evaluation, takeoff and estimating, to construction and closeout, contractors use STACK’s cloud-based software to help run their...
"Overall, great experience with Bluebeam Revu. Been a customer for the past 5 years. Never looked..."
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Kelsey
Project Manager in US
This information was sourced from Bluebeam Revu
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Bluebeam Revu
Pros:
I like all the features and the integration capabilities. Bluebeam integrates with many other softwares which makes it a one-stop-shop to maximize its utility.
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Cons:
Printing from it seams to be a problem for our field manager sometimes.
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This information was sourced from Bluebeam Revu
Who Uses Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam serves architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) professionals across industry segments from individual users to large-scale...
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of The EDGE
Pros:
All in one take-off and estimating program that has the ability to integrate with your accounting software to have precise job costing.
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Cons:
Some basic functions should be added: 1. CTRL+Z to undo last operation. Be able to cut (or copy) and paste multiple conditions from one page to the next.
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This information was sourced from The EDGE
Who Uses The EDGE?
Specialty Commercial contractors in the Roofing, Fireproofing, Drywall and Acoustical Tile industries, across the US and Canada. The EDGE customers...
"Honestly the tech support, because I call them allll the time and they are always superr helpful. I..."
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Jewell
Estimator in US
This information was sourced from InSite Elevation Pro
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of InSite Elevation Pro
Pros:
The integration of this software was quick and easy. Our estimator was able to quickly deploy this software and begin to do estimates with it.
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Cons:
The modeling feature of this software can be difficult to use correctly.
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This information was sourced from InSite Elevation Pro
Who Uses InSite Elevation Pro?
We help businesses of all sizes save substantial time and earn more on commercial, residential and landscaping earthwork projects. It's time to get...
"I've recommended this company many times, advised two companies in the last two years, including..."
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Jeffrey
CEO/Chief Estimator in US
This information was sourced from On-Screen Takeoff
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of On-Screen Takeoff
Pros:
If you also pay for QuickBids, it integrates well with that. The tech help service is outstanding.
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Cons:
The software had lots of menus and was sometimes confusing and difficult to navigate. I have found a better take off software to utilize for my business now.
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This information was sourced from On-Screen Takeoff
Who Uses On-Screen Takeoff?
On Center Software serves customers in 65 countries and over 300 academic institutions around the world. Solutions are intuitive to the needs of both...
"Accuracy of information going to design engineer has doubled... it's been very helpful to help..."
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Michael
Integration Account Manager in US
This information was sourced from ArcSite
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of ArcSite
Pros:
Primarily, I use it to map monuments in need of restoration or cleaning, as well as for landscaping issues and concerns. It is easy to upload the maps I need as base templates.
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Cons:
There are times when very detailed drawings can be a pain. Sometimes it is difficult to draw or drag and place lines that are close together.
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This information was sourced from ArcSite
Who Uses ArcSite?
People in the following industries:
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Construction
Telecommunication
Architectural
Fire Protection
Flooring
Security
Insp...
"After working in Accubid Classic for 7 years, I inherited this software when I moved to a new..."
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Chris
Chief Estimator in US
This information was sourced from McCormick Electrical Estimating
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of McCormick Electrical Estimating
Pros:
I used to use OST and had to match and link all conditions. With OSE, it's integrated with McCormick so it's all done and makes takeoff that much easier.
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Cons:
I just want the program to open up and work without locking me out all the time. I wonder if this is a built in function for the program to fail every so often to bring in extra tech support money.
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This information was sourced from McCormick Electrical Estimating
Who Uses McCormick Electrical Estimating?
McCormick Systems provides estimating, project management and time & material billing software for the Electrical, T&D and Low Voltage trades.
"After six months of exploring the estimating software products available on the market, my company..."
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Christian
Cheif Estimator in
This information was sourced from Trimble Accubid Anywhere
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Trimble Accubid Anywhere
Pros:
Thoroughness of the Product layed out sequentially to ensure complete coverage of scope.
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Cons:
For example, there is no such thing as a template estimate. There are estimates we call "Template", however there is no functional difference between and Estimate and a Template Estimate.
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This information was sourced from Trimble Accubid Anywhere
Who Uses Trimble Accubid Anywhere?
Commercial electrical, ICT (low voltage), and industrial mechanical contractors
"I've had a fantastic experience using the LandOne software. [SENSITIVE CONTENT] at customer..."
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Jeff
Landscape Construction Estimator in US
This information was sourced from PropertyIntel
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of PropertyIntel
Pros:
It saves me time in doing take-offs, compared to doing it by hand. Also, time & money saved in getting plans printed.
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Cons:
If there is an existing project and you pull up a new project with the same address it does not tell you that you already have a project with address and your charged for the lookup.
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This information was sourced from PropertyIntel
Who Uses PropertyIntel?
We serve landscape companies of all sizes. Our customers perform landscape maintenance, design-build projects, enhancements, irrigation, lighting,...
"Increased sales immediately, due to the professional reports
Better software than expected. I have..."
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Brett
Estimator in US
This information was sourced from PrebuiltML
Proposal Generation
Job Costing
Project Management
Data Import/Export
Project Tracking
Estimating
Customizable Templates
Bill of Materials
Project Estimating
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of PrebuiltML
Pros:
It's easy enough to use that you can pick it up once a month and do fine. It's complex enough that you can use it every day and still find ways to cut down on time and increase accuracy.
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Cons:
I dislike not being able to link drywall with my linear wall measurements.
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This information was sourced from PrebuiltML
Who Uses PrebuiltML?
PrebuiltML was developed from the ground up with the dealer, builder and framer in mind. From a single user to organizations with hundreds of users,...
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