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Blueprint Takeoff Software – How to do Takeoffs from Blueprints

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Blueprint Takeoff Software

STACK’s blueprint takeoff and blueprint takeoff software will help you optimize your business. Use our services and products to:

    • Accurately complete takeoffs

    Streamline your takeoff process to save time

    Expand your business

What is a Takeoff in the Construction Industry?

In the construction industry, general contractors and subcontractors are typically provided a set of blueprints (either printed or digital), and then asked to provide a quote detailing how much it would cost to perform their specialized trade. A takeoff is simply measuring blueprints to determine the quantities of materials needed to finish any given job.

As you may have experienced for yourself, making an accurate takeoff by hand can be difficult and somewhat tedious. Historically, these takeoffs were all done by hand with paper blueprints, scale rulers and calculators. It is a time consuming process to takeoff even a small project by hand, and can span  multiple days when working on a larger project such as a multi-floor office building.

In contrast, STACK’s blueprint takeoff software is convenient, quick and easy to use, and provides accurate takeoff estimates. We strive to equip you with the tools and support you need to succeed in your business endeavors.

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How Takeoffs Work

These days, the construction industry is rapidly migrating towards using digital blueprints and blueprint takeoff software. Although there are many different software options, in general they operate the following way:

Using the software’s pre-built materials database, you’ll select your materials, items, and assemblies. The software creates your estimate by:

    Opening your digital plans in the software

    • Perform your takeoff digitally using your computer mouse to measure project area and count symbols on your blueprint

The software will calculate the amount of materials needed based on assumptions you have defined as specific to your particular project. No calculator or ruler needed! For painting contractors, using the best estimating software for painting contractors ensures precision, reduces errors, and simplifies the takeoff process, saving valuable time on every job. In this way, you will save time and increase the accuracy of your measurements with blueprint takeoff software as opposed to using older and more drawn-out methods of calculation.

 

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Digital Vs. Manual Takeoff

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