The Takeoff tool in Buildend allows you to measure and quantify project components directly from your drawings. Follow the steps below to start a takeoff:
Select the Project you want to work on.
Click on the Preconstruction tab.
Select Takeoff from the submenu.
You will see all the drawings that have been loaded from the Drawings tool.
Choose the drawing where you want to perform the takeoff.
Once a Takeoff Group has been created, click the ➕ (plus icon) on the left-hand side of the panel.
Fill in the following details:
Item Name
Job
Cost Code
Select the Measurement Type. Available types include:
Count
Linear
Linear with Drop
Linear Volume
Pitched Linear
Area
Surface Area
Pitched Area
Volume
Click Submit to create the takeoff item.
To begin measuring, select the Takeoff Item.
Click from point to point on the drawing; double-click to complete the measurement.
Your measured quantities will automatically populate in the Estimate Worksheet, keeping your takeoff and estimate seamlessly connected.