STACK
Discover software that combines takeoff and estimation for every trade and project seamlessly. If your goal is to save time, avoid expensive estimating errors, and move away from traditional paper plans, you’ve found the right solution. STACK empowers you to work together more effectively and produce more precise estimates, allowing you to focus on what truly matters — enhancing your profitability. Start optimizing your processes today by signing up for a free account!
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Buildxact
Buildxact is an intuitive construction management software designed specifically for contractors, residential builders, and remodelers, facilitating seamless project management from start to finish. By utilizing this platform, users can transform their operations, managing everything from initial takeoffs to the final billing process with ease.
With Buildxact, estimation processes are streamlined, allowing for quicker takeoffs and quotes, achieving speeds up to five times faster. Being a cloud-based solution means that you can easily set up and begin using it without delay.
Say goodbye to cumbersome paper plans and spreadsheets! The digital takeoff feature enables users to scale plans and measure with just a few clicks, ensuring accuracy in material counts and measurements. Effortlessly transfer material quantities into your estimates using online tools and pricing that significantly outpace traditional methods.
Furthermore, Buildxact offers estimates that clearly delineate materials, labor, and overhead costs for clients, resulting in polished quotes that help secure more contracts. Discover the advantages of Buildxact for yourself by signing up for a free trial today, and experience the ease of modern construction management firsthand!
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BidScreen XL
BidScreen XL is a powerful add-in for Excel that enables users to perform takeoffs from electronic plans right within Microsoft Excel. This tool provides a comprehensive audit trail while automating the often laborious takeoff process, making it significantly more efficient. Users can easily take measurements, counts, and identify areas by simply clicking on a cell in their spreadsheet, directly referencing their digital drawings. The Excel workbook not only saves these measurements but also allows for color-coded takeoff drawings that can be edited and printed as needed. Furthermore, users have the flexibility to apply various colors, count symbols, and line styles to enhance their drawings. Included in the software are sample estimating templates tailored for general contractors, as well as specific trades like concrete, roofing, and painting. It supports DWG vector and PDF file formats, ensuring compatibility with various design sources. For precise measurements, users can snap layers to specific objects and isolate them for clarity. Additionally, with just one click, multiple takeoff files and pages can be opened simultaneously, streamlining the workflow even further. This makes BidScreen XL an invaluable tool for professionals looking to enhance their estimating accuracy and efficiency.
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Square Takeoff
Start by selecting a PDF or image file from your computer and upload it for processing! You can modify your scale by either utilizing the page scale feature or by entering a known measurement manually. Make the most of our built-in estimating engine to conveniently export your measurements directly to Excel. In just three easy steps, you can kick off your trial. Founded in 2015, Square Takeoff, Inc. provides cutting-edge software solutions designed to automate the takeoff, estimating, and bid management processes within the cloud, serving both the commercial and residential construction sectors. Their flagship product, Square Takeoff™, is a Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) platform that allows users to conduct takeoffs and estimates for projects, whether residential or commercial, on any desktop or mobile device. This approach significantly minimizes the expensive errors commonly found in traditional methods, helping contractors to submit more accurate bids consistently. You can effortlessly print and share your plans while easily tracking takeoffs by employing notes and color coding features. This intuitive design not only streamlines workflows but also boosts overall project efficiency, ensuring that teams can collaborate effectively. With these tools at your disposal, managing construction projects has never been easier.
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