How to Start a Takeoff

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
  • Linear Pitch
  • Area
  • Surface Area
  • Area and 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.