TAKEOFF gets better and launching of the new TAKEOFF+ features.

In the next few days, ConstructBuy will be releasing a new version of its digital tool TAKEOFF, which allows you to get quantities online, from anywhere and at any time.

This upgrade will provide you with a clearer and more ergonomic interface as well as a new set of calculation result options, ensuring you have more possibilities to calculate and produce your quotes with the data you want. 

The addition of certain functionalities also allows us to launch TAKEOFF+ which will be a major tool to facilitate the estimation process for contractors and their subcontractors. 

TAKEOFF+ will provide you with the following additional features that will make a significant difference in your project estimating work: 

  • TAKEOFF+ reports have more options and more details to better organize and compile your results. You’ll get all the information and flexibility you need to create the report of your dreams;
  • Possibility to add complete project templates, from our ESTIMATION tool, which will help you be faster and make exhaustive statements. By using these templates, your information to transfer will be complete and useful to improve the accuracy of your estimates in just a few clicks;
  • Possibility to export TAKEOFF+ reports to our ESTIMATION tool to automate in one click almost 80% of your estimates. All the cost calculations of your estimates, budget forecasts, purchase orders and even the presentation of your bids to your customers will be automated.

Here are the details of the changes and what you can expect to find in the different versions of TAKEOFF and TAKEOFF+

1- Improved interface that speeds up and clarifies your takeoffs.

BEFORE

AFTER

  1. Regrouping and adding options in a single “Properties” tab.
    Avoid navigating through 2 tabs before starting a statement.
  2. Addition of a distinctive takeoff indication icon in this page.
    Easily locate which pages have or do not have a takeoff.
  3. Addition of a notification for potential omissions on your takeoffs.
    Avoid errors in your quantity reports, before transferring your results.
  4. Addition of the  information specified on a takeoff at the end of the name.
    Identify and differentiate your takeoffs more easily.
  5. Addition of a grouped legend (Available only with TAKEOFF+).
    Automate the addition of takeoffs from the same nature by activating this function.
  6. Display the “Results” tab at the end of a takeoff.
    Avoid clicking manually to see the different results by consulting this tab.
  7. Addition of a pin to freeze the opening of the desired tab.
    Navigate from one takeoff to another while keeping your favorite tab.
  8. Choose a color in just a click from a predefined palette.
    Speed up the customization of your takeoffs with an indicated selection.

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2- Predefined and integrated markers through the project models.

BEFORE

AFTER

    1. Addition of several project models including complete predefined markers lists (Function offered only with TAKEOFF+):
      • Garage project;
      • Residential project;
      • Building project.
    2. Integration of the project models with our ESTIMATION tool (Function available only with TAKEOFF+).
      The models are linked to ESTIMATION so that the export of your TAKEOFF+ reports can automate nearly 80% of the calculations and the presentation of your bids in ESTIMATION.
    3. Auto-generation of the items in ESTIMATION, thanks to pre-identified markers (This feature is only available with TAKEOFF+).
      Using TAKEOFF+ linked to ESTIMATION, lets you identify the items and calculate their costs in a blink of an eye.

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3- Full reports exportable in our ESTIMATION tool.

BEFORE

AFTER

    1. Addition of “Segments” and “Corners” results columns in the report.
      You can now get this type of results for each takeoff.
    2. Addition of a options displayed in the report (Available only with TAKEOFF+).
      Get a full and convenient report with the following advantages:
      • Ability to add and group like-minded takeoffs;
      • Ability to display additional information to refine your takeoffs;
      • Ability to obtain the opening values associated with each takeoff.
    3. Addition of options to show or hide the results columns.
      Further customize your reports to fit your needs.
    4. Export to ESTIMATION (Available only with TAKEOFF+).
      Automate up to 80% of the calculations and submission to your clients in one click.

Would you like to know more about the possibilities offered by TAKEOFF+?

About ConstructBuy

ConstructBuy is the most accessible grouping of digital, modular, integrated and collaborative tools in the construction industry. Our platform was created to enable construction industry stakeholders (contractors, architects, general contractors and specialists) to facilitate their operations in the four stages of a project: planning, estimation, supply and execution. ConstructBuy customers can get several benefits by using it: simpler processes, easier relationships, more efficient days and more profitable projects. They even confirmed that they made fewer mistakes, made their employees happier and had more time to make the most of their tools.

Whether it’s for your calls and invitations to tender with the BID tool, your statements of quantities and your estimate with the TAKEOFF and ESTIMATION tools, or managing your employees’ time sheets with the TIME tool, rest assured that we will continue to be there to support you in the digitization of our industry.