Quantity Takeoff
Build AI Estimating delivers quantity takeoff services for labor and materials to general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, architects, and developers. Our estimators use the best takeoff software and tools on the market to produce quick, accurate quantity takeoffs and reliable material takeoffs you can build a bid on. Need a takeoff in 24 hours? Our team can deliver on that timeline too.
We understand that every client has different needs, and we shape our services around them. Our clients include:
- General Contractors
- Project Managers
- Subcontractors
- Investors
- Developers
- Homebuilders
- Architects
- Owners
Quantity Takeoff Services Across All CSI Divisions
- Site Work Takeoff
- Masonry Takeoff
- Concrete Takeoff
- Drywall Takeoff
- Painting Takeoff
- Insulation Takeoff
- Plumbing Takeoff
- Door/Window Takeoff
- Roofing Takeoff
- Lumber Takeoff
- Millwork Takeoff
- Cabinet Takeoff
- Mechanical Takeoff
- HVAC Takeoff
- Electrical Takeoff
- Structural Steel Takeoff
Who We Work With
Developers
Early in project planning, developers and investors need quantity takeoffs and accurate material costs to gauge whether a project is worth pursuing. We provide reliable preliminary estimates based on square footage costs for finished projects and superstructures.
General Contractors
GCs typically come to us to verify subcontractor bids before committing to a project, regardless of configuration or delivery method. We deliver precise preconstruction final quantity takeoffs to help solidify the numbers before breaking ground.
Subcontractors
Takeoffs and estimates eat into time that could go toward actual project work. Many subcontractors bring us in for precise, detailed quantity takeoffs so their bids are ready for owners and GCs within 24 to 48 hours, at meaningfully lower estimating cost than doing it in-house.
Homeowners & Builders
Before committing to a project, homebuilders and owners want a clear read on whether the investment makes sense. Our estimators provide material and labor pricing ahead of financing, supplier quotes, and bid verification.
Architects & Designers
Architects have to stay within a client's budget while developing drawing plans. Our takeoffs and design estimates support every phase of that process, from early planning through construction documents.
Vendors
Accurate material takeoffs help vendors and retailers recommend the right quantities to their clients, supporting stronger sales relationships while reducing change orders and material waste.
Our team has estimated projects ranging from $10 million to several hundred million dollars, across project types including:
Commercial Facilities, Restaurants, Retail Spaces, Airports, Condominiums, Educational Facilities, High-Rise Buildings, Shopping Centers, Theaters & Museums, Sports Auditoriums, Exhibition Buildings, Prisons & Police Stations, Fire Stations, Courts, Office Buildings, Warehouses, Parking Garages, Libraries, Medical Facilities, Hotels & Motels, Airport Facilities, and Bus & Subway Facilities.
If you’re looking for an estimating partner you can count on, we’re ready to help. Upload your plans and get a quote in minutes.
Why Outsource Your Quantity Takeoffs
Outsourcing takeoff work frees you from paperwork, keeps your focus on your core business, and still gets you accurate, expert-level estimates on a fast turnaround, without the cost of a full-time in-house estimator.
Cost-Effective Solutions
[See our Pricing page for current rates.] We also offer monthly material takeoff packages that reduce what you’d otherwise spend maintaining an in-house estimator.
Accuracy
Using tools like Planswift and RS Means, along with our location-based pricing database, we build takeoffs you can rely on. Every takeoff prepared by our estimators and senior quantity surveyors is reviewed a second time by a senior project manager before it goes out.
Quick Turnaround Times
We deliver within 24 to 48 hours. For residential projects specifically, concrete, masonry, painting, drywall, and lumber takeoffs are typically ready within 24 hours, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural steel takeoffs within 36 hours, and a complete takeoff within 48 hours. Commercial project turnaround depends on the complexity of the work.
Precise Cost Database
Our estimators draw on RS Means, Craftsman, and our own continually updated pricing database, which reflects material and labor costs by zip code and location. We’re also happy to work from your local vendor and labor pricing if you’d prefer.
Software
Our estimators are proficient in Planswift, Bluebeam, RS Means, Cost Works, Trimble, Xactimate, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, and Quest Estimating.
Digital Takeoff
We measure quantities using digital tools like Planswift, which imports your drawing plans and lets our estimators take off quantities with a simple point-and-click method. This removes the errors that come with manual calculation. We accept plans in the following formats: .TIF, .TIFF, .PDF, .DXF, .DWF, .DWG, .PLN, .JPG, .JPEG, .CPC, .OSX, .DJVU, and .CAL.
Takeoff Format
Estimates are delivered in Excel, with item description, quantity, unit of measurement, and location included for every line. Items can be organized by CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, cost code, or construction phase, or in your own customized format.
Labor Cost
When needed, our takeoffs include labor costs to support your negotiations with subcontractors. We factor in skilled and unskilled labor requirements and local wage variation across most CSI trades.
Manhours
We also calculate labor manhours alongside material and labor takeoff and pricing for most clients.
Marked-Up Plans
Every estimate includes color-coded, marked-up plans with each item properly referenced back to the drawings.
Software We Use
Planswift
Bluebeam
FastPIPE
FastDUCT
FastWRAP
Trimble
Xactimate
Quest
Why Outsource Your Estimating to Us
- Accuracy: Backed by a precise, extensive pricing database
- Data-Driven Comparisons: Estimates benchmarked and customized against past project data
- Certified Estimators: Credentialed through AACE and AIQS
- Fast Turnaround: Estimates delivered within 24 to 48 hours
- Software Proficiency: Skilled across all major estimating platforms
- Flexibility: Estimating support even with incomplete data
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Competitive, affordable pricing
- 24/7 Support: Chat and email support always available
Our Service Areas
Build AI Estimating has delivered construction estimating services across North America, the Caribbean, and Australia. Within the US, our project portfolio spans markets including New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio.
FAQs
What’s your approach to ensuring accuracy in quantity takeoffs?
Every takeoff starts with a close read of the plan drawings, followed by a full review before delivery to make sure quantities and details are accurate.
What details are included in your quantity takeoff services?
We cover everything related to material acquisition needed for the practical construction activity on your project.
What range of projects do you cover?
We handle quantity takeoffs for all types of construction projects, with the same level of accuracy across the board.
Do you stay current on market conditions for material usage and availability?
Yes, we track current market conditions closely and factor that into every takeoff we deliver.
Can you work around a specific deadline?
Yes, we can accelerate the process. Just let us know your timeline up front so we can plan accordingly.
Other Services
- Cost Estimating
- Building Cost Estimating
- BIM Estimating
- Budget Estimating
- Construction Estimating
- Freelance Estimating Services
- Blueprint Estimating Services
- Xactimate Estimating Services
- Construction Takeoff
- Quantity Takeoff
- Residential Estimating
- Single Family Residential
- Commercial Estimating
- Industrial Estimating
- Preliminary Estimate
- Estimating Consultant
- CPM Scheduling
- Primavera Scheduling Services
- MS Project Scheduling Services
Want To Try Our Services ?
Send us your plans, ask a question, or get a quote started today.
Helping Contractors Win More Bids
Monthly Packages Built Around Your Workload
Contractors regularly turn to us for reliable, professional estimating and takeoff support. Many opt for our monthly packages since they cut costs while still delivering accurate, efficient takeoffs. We keep our pricing budget-friendly across the board, and our packages can reduce the cost of maintaining an in-house estimator by as much as 60 percent.
Beyond that, contractors come to us for specialized needs too, whether that’s roof takeoffs, plumbing takeoffs, or mechanical takeoffs. We handle each one carefully, factoring in labor, materials, equipment, and profit margins to keep every number realistic.
At the end of the day, our team works to make the estimating process smooth and productive for every contractor we partner with, adding value at every stage of the project.
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How It Works
Our Work Process
Send Us Your Plans
Share your drawings and specs with us in PDF format, whether that’s a bid set, schematic, development, documents, or conceptual plans. Send them via file upload through our contact form.
Review Your Quote
We’ll review your plans and send back a quote within minutes, covering pricing, turnaround time, and delivery date. Accept it and pay securely by credit card, debit card, or PayPal to get started.
Get Your Estimate
Receive a full estimate with all material and labor quantities along with pricing, delivered in Excel. We can use our standard template or yours, whichever suits your workflow best.
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