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What is Takeoff Live?

Takeoff Live is distinguished as the most accessible and affordable digital takeoff software on the market today. You won’t need a digitizer or printed plans; a simple photograph of your blueprints taken with a digital camera will suffice! Even individuals without any previous computer expertise will find Takeoff Live straightforward and user-friendly. With just a click of a button, you can swiftly compute square footage, linear footage, and volumes in just seconds. The software is crafted to be intuitive while still providing the comprehensive features and adaptability necessary for a variety of tasks. You can experience the software for free for 14 days, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions you may have. Takeoff Live transforms your workflow, making it a smooth, efficient, and completely paperless process. Now, calculating the quantities of required materials is faster than ever, making it the perfect solution for professionals in multiple trades, such as concrete, framing, drywall, flooring, decking, electrical work, painting, plumbing, mechanical tasks, asphalt paving, lumber, carpet, masonry, roofing, tile, piping, and many others. Additionally, by using Takeoff Live, you can optimize your workflow and significantly boost productivity across all your projects, leading to quicker completion times and enhanced project management.

What is Purple Hammer?

Purple Hammer is a comprehensive desktop solution developed specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, aiming to fulfill the vision that Bluebeam sought to achieve. This software boasts impressive features, including a PDF viewer operating at 120 FPS, extensive markup and measurement tools covering aspects like length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume, as well as sophisticated drawing comparison options that facilitate auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. In addition, it offers built-in estimating worksheets, the ability to utilize takeoff formulas with advanced syntax, and access to cost and contract lookup tables. The platform is further enhanced by an open MCP for AI integration, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the capability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Moreover, it provides live document and version control, allowing users to export marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs efficiently. Compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, Purple Hammer is meticulously crafted to optimize the estimating workflow for construction professionals. Its intuitive design coupled with its powerful features establishes it as a critical tool for improving both the efficiency and precision of construction projects, ultimately driving better outcomes in the industry.

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Integrations Supported

Integrations Supported

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$249 one-time payment

Pricing Information

$12.99/user/month
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

Windows

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Takeoff Live

Date Founded

2005

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.takeofflive.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)

Date Founded

2014

Company Location

Israel

Company Website

purple-hammer.com

Categories and Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Cost Database
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Plumbing Estimating
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
What-if Analysis

Paving and Asphalt

Not specified

Subcontractor

Not specified

Takeoff

Not specified

Categories and Features

Takeoff

Not specified

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