Build a More Complete Drywall Takeoff from the First Pass

In short Drywall contractors deal with partitions, ceilings, openings, accessories, and renovation work. Arguably, their takeoff needs are more complicated than many other trades, lots of flipping between plans, details, elevations, and schedules. Add to the takeoff complexity, the estimator must account for all the materials and labor required to complete a build out. Takeoff BOOST™’s Expanded Auto Takeoff coverage, along with the included Estimating functionality in ConstructConnect Takeoff, helps drywall estimators go from reviewing plans to submitting a bid in record time. Auto Takeoff gives estimators a faster, more organized way to establish the initial measurement set for review. This feature is current in beta testing and will be available for all ConstructConnect Takeoff users soon. Why this matters Drywall scope can change from room to room and wall type to wall type. Estimators may need to reconcile partition schedules, reflected ceiling plans, details, openings, and renovation notes before a quantity is ready to price. Takeoff BOOST™ Auto Takeoff helps establish a categorized first pass across the drywall conditions that commonly shape labor and material scope: Partitions by wall type Furring and liners Shaft walls and head-of-wall conditions Wet-area board, board by face, and exterior sheathing GWB, ACT, and specialty ceilings Soffits and bulkheads Door and window frames, access panels, and blocking and backing Corner bead, trims, control joints, demolition, patch, and repair A faster path to the first review Open the architectural drawing, verify the page scale, set up Auto Takeoff and choose Drywall, then just select the wall, ceiling, openings, or renovation items that belong on the page, and put Auto Takeoff to work. Takeoff Assist, launched by Auto Takeoff goes to work immediately, scanning your plans, identifying wall types, details, callouts, and even inconsistencies - automatically and in just a few minutes.   Takeoff Assist creates conditions and takeoffs on the current plan or on all plans that it determines have Drywall objects - your choice. As it's working, Takeoff Assist keeps you informed of what it is doing. The payoff for estimators A categorized first pass can reduce time spent setting up repetitive drywall measurements and create a clearer path to the questions that affect pricing: Which wall assembly applies? What board type is required? Where do ceilings, soffits, openings, and repairs start and stop? Auto Takeoff creates Conditions and takeoff and let's you know what it and why in the Takeoff Assist panel. Takeoff Assist isn’t just drawing measurements on a page, it’s understanding how the plans work together and the relationships between different takeoff objects. It shows you its insights and why it drew takeoff the way it did and calls out inconsistencies and things you may want to pay extra attention to. Auto Takeoff and Takeoff Assist don't replace you as the estimator - your expertise are critical, but put them to work where they matter: fine tuning your estimate and polishing your proposals. Speaking of Estimating ConstructConnect Takeoff includes estimating functionality (beta) that allows you to account for all the materials and labor required to build your construction job. No need to export to another application to build your estimate, do in right in ConstructConnect Takeoff and save hours, even days of tedious copying and pasting. Just grab an Assembly from the Starter Catalog or your custom catalog and you’re well on your way to a priced estimate. Takeoff Assist can even help you with estimating. Just ask it for details on how each Condition is built. Keep the estimator in control Automation is amazing, but your drywall takeoff still requires your review, as the experienced extimator. Wall types may change by room or elevation. Shaft walls and head-of-wall conditions may depend on details. Board by face, wet-area board, fire ratings, access panels, backing, and renovation scope may require information from schedules and specifications. Review the generated results against the complete drawing set, then adjust, reassign, or add measurements where needed. Use natural language to communicate with Takeoff Assist and get your bid out faster than ever. ImportantTakeoff BOOST's Auto Takeoff is an AI-assisted starting point. Always verify scale, scope, conditions, quantities, and specifications before using results in an estimate. Ready to move from elevation plans to a reviewable takeoff faster? Book a demo of ConstructConnect Takeoff and Takeoff BOOST. Keep an eye out for the next article in this series: Auto Takeoff for Electrical

FieldFlō Launches Estimating Tool for Demolition Contractors

FieldFlō, the operations platform built for demolition, abatement, and remediation contractors, today announced the general availability of Takeoff & Estimating, an AI-powered solution that carries a contractor’s project documents all the way from a priced bid through to closeout, in a single system, with one source of truth. Image Courtesy of: FieldFlō For as long […] <p>The post FieldFlō Launches Estimating Tool for Demolition Contractors first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Stop Missing Measurements in Complex Landscape Plans - Advanced Auto Takeoff for Concrete (Clone)

In short Landscape plans pack multiple takeoff challenges into one set of drawings: from plant counts and area calculations to linear edges, irrigation elements, and site furnishings. Takeoff BOOST™’s Expanded Auto Takeoff coverage helps organize these measurement types into one structured review, so you spend less time hunting for measurements and more time estimating the full scope with confidence. Auto Takeoff gives estimators a faster, more organized way to establish the initial measurement set for review. This feature is current in beta testing and will be available for all ConstructConnect Takeoff users soon. Why this matters Takeoff BOOST™ Auto Takeoff helps bring common landscape categories into one reviewable first pass: Trees Shrubs Groundcover and perennials Sod, seed, and turf Planting beds Mulch and decorative aggregate Topsoil and planting soil Landscape edging Irrigation Site furnishings A faster path to the first review Load the landscape plans, verify the scale, select the scope you want to find, and run Auto Takeoff. Takeoff Assist takes over from there, analyzing your plans, details, and specs to determine what needs to be taken off. Takeoff Assist creates conditions and takeoffs on the current plan or on all plans that it determines have Landscaping objects - your choice. As it's working, Takeoff Assist keeps you informed of what it is doing. The payoff for estimators Landscape plans rarely use one measurement convention. Trees and shrubs may be symbols. Beds, mulch, and soil may be hatches or areas. Edging and irrigation may be linears or counts. Site furnishings may be identified by symbols and schedules. Auto Takeoff helps bring those categories together before you price in minutes. The benefit is that you, the estimator, get to reviewable takeoff results in minutes, not hours or days. Auto Takeoff creates Conditions and takeoff and let's you know what it and why in the Takeoff Assist panel. Auto Takeoff and Takeoff Assist let you waste less of your valuable time on poring over plans sets and manually clicking on takeoffs. You can devote more time to accurately pricing your bid, fine-tuning your proposals, and strengthening relationships to make your business more efficient and more profitable. If you aren't satisfied with the results, use natural language to tell Takeoff Assist what else you need. Let's say we wanted to account for the removal of trees or other objects, we just tell Takeoff Assist "Include demo/removal" and it understands what we want and adds those Conditions and takeoff. Keep the estimator in control A symbol may represent several sizes or species. A planting bed may contain multiple materials. Irrigation zones may continue across sheets. Soil may have different depth or preparation requirements. Compare the generated results with plant schedules, planting details, irrigation notes, soil requirements, and site-furnishing schedules, then adjust or add measurements as needed. ImportantTakeoff BOOST's Auto Takeoff is an AI-assisted starting point. Always verify scale, scope, conditions, quantities, and specifications before using results in an estimate. Ready to move from elevation plans to a reviewable takeoff faster? Book a demo of ConstructConnect Takeoff and Takeoff BOOST. Keep an eye out for the next article in this series: Auto Takeoff for Drywall  

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Concept Estimating is a trusted provider of Construction Estimating Services in the USA, delivering accurate cost estimates, material takeoffs, and quantity surveying solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our team of professional estimators helps contractors, builders, and developers reduce costs, save time, and bid with confidence. We specialize in detailed construction estimates, cost planning, and quantity takeoff services using the latest digital tools and industry standards. From project budgeting to final tender, Concept Estimating ensures precision and transparency in every phase of the construction process.