Takeoff & Estimation
Precise. Effortless. Integrated.
PlanHub’s Takeoff & Estimation tools save time, boost precision, and modernize your workflow to help you win more bids and deliver top results. Designed for simplicity, collaboration, and efficiency, these tools integrate seamlessly with our platform to streamline your work.
Trusted by Thousands of Construction Professionals Nationwide
Why Estimators Choose PlanHub’s Takeoff & Estimation Tools
Using PlanHub has helped us increase revenue by at least 20%, and that growth shows no signs of slowing down. All our offices have found success, connecting with more owners and contractors with projects.
Sandor Maldonado
Project Engineer, Nova
Takeoff Tools
- Effortless Usability: User-friendly interfaces, collapsible side panels for extra workspace, and customizable settings like line color, opacity, and thickness. Easily measure walls and calculate materials like studs, drywall, and masonry with precision.
- Integrated Workflows: Link takeoff measurements directly into your Estimation tool with just a few clicks, eliminating manual data entry and potential errors.
- Orthogonal Functionality: Draw perfect horizontal and vertical lines for accurate measurements every time.
- Outside Project Imports: Upload and perform takeoffs on projects from outside sources through the Takeoff Dashboard.
Estimation Tools
- Comprehensive Resources: Build accurate bids using a 98,000-item cost library and custom assemblies tailored to your project’s unique needs. Save time by reusing shared company-wide libraries and pre-built templates.
- Formula Builder: Customize estimates with modular formulas for unique project requirements, such as applying bulk markups or adjusting for overhead and profit.
- Excel & Bid Builder Exports: Seamlessly export estimates to Excel or transition them to Bid Builder for polished, professional proposals.
- Markups and Adjustments: Add overhead, profit, and other adjustments to ensure your bids protect your bottom line.
Shared Benefits
- Streamlined Collaboration: Both tools support real-time cloud-based collaboration with integrated notes, tasks, and approvals, keeping your team aligned from start to finish.
- Free Training & US-Based Support: Get personalized onboarding and expert assistance whenever needed.
- Cloud-Based Access: Securely access your data anytime, anywhere, reducing the risk of lost files or delays.
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Takeoff & Estimation Tools
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FAQs
What is the Takeoff & Estimation tool?
The PlanHub Takeoff & Estimation tool enables contractors and suppliers to perform digital measurments and takeoffs, and generate cost estimates directly inside PlanHub, helping streamline pre-construction and speed up bid creation.
Who can use it?
General contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who need to quantify materials, labor and other costs before bidding can use PlanHub’s takeoff and estimation solution.
How does it integrate with the bidding workflow?
When you find a project you want to pursue, you can open the documents in takeoff with one click and start measuring. Once your measurements and estimation workflow is complete, you can use PlanHub’s bid builder to prepare and submit your bid or proposal seamlessly.
Is there training or support for the tool?
Yes, PlanHub provides guides, knowledge base articles and master class videos to help users get comfortable with the takeoff and estimation tool. Users can also request on-demand one-on-one training sessions with our expert trainers for individual training and guidance.
Does it require separate software?
No – it is integrated within PlanHub’s platform, is completely cloud-based, and does not require any separate software or hardware. You can also collaborate with your team members and share view-only takeoffs, measurements and estimates with clients and partners even if they are not PlanHub members.
How do I get started with Takeoff & Estimation?
You can request a demo or sign up for a free trial of the tool within your PlanHub account. You can then import project files from a PlanHub project, or upload your own plans & specs, and begin creating takeoffs and estimates.
Takeoff & Estimation Made Simple – So You Can Focus on What Matters Most
PlanHub’s Takeoff & Estimation tools help construction pros like you save time, stay organized, and win more projects. Our fully integrated platform makes managing project data effortless, so you can focus on what you do best—building great things.
With hands-on support and easy-to-use features, we make preconstruction smoother and less stressful. Ready to see how it works?
