Need an accurate construction estimate, material takeoff, or computer consulting services, Total Takeoffs can help. Construction estimating services for residential and commercial contractors. Freelance construction estimating specializing in residential and commercial estimating. Our estimating systems knowledge and expertise reading blue prints allows our estimating consultants to work quickly so you can have your estimate returned to you promptly.

Professional Estimating Association Links

aspenational.org

Estimating Publications Links

dcd.com

thebluebook.com

rsmeans.com

Construction Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Estimator
Our company has a proficient staff of construction cost estimators to work on your residential, commercial, or civil construction project.

Material Takeoffs
We specialize in preparing material takeoffs and material lists for every construction trade. One of our construction estimators will quantify from the blueprints, all the materials and accessories needed for your trade. It will be in Microsoft Excel, in the format you need, so you can send it out to bid quickly. Here is list of takeoffs that a construction cost estimator can do for you:

Site Work Takeoffs
Concrete Takeoff
Masonry Takeoff
Precast Takeoff
Reinforcing Steel Takeoff
Lumber Takeoff
Drywall Takeoff
Insulation Takeoff
Roofing Takeoff
Millwork Takeoff
Doors & Window Takeoff
Cabinet Takeoff
Flooring Takeoff
Stucco Takeoff
Metal Framing Takeoff
Painting Takeoff
Wall Covering Takeoff
Electric Fixtures
Plumbing Fixtures

Estimates
We specialize in preparing every type of estimate you would need including conceptual estimates, bid estimates, and construction cost estimates. A construction cost estimator will be assigned to your building project and will prepare a very detailed estimate in the format that you need. When you provide us with your suppliers, we will contact them and enter your unit pricing or use RS Means.

Construction Estimating Software
We have organized and compiled on our site links to construction software products for contractors searching for a construction software package. We have provided you with a product summary as well. Whether your company is searching for a takeoff and estimating package or if your company is searching for an integrated construction management system, we have done the searching and research for you.

We also provide an external link to Construction Software Review, an online software review forum. The site matches construction software buyers with software vendors by providing a software directory to find the best construction software solutions based on your needs.

http://www.constructionsoftwarereview.com/

Click on the perspective drop down to see the entire list of software packages.

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We have listed for you some of the most common takeoff and estimating software packages on the market. We have provided a product summary. Please click on any of the links to get additional details and product features.

http://www.planswift.com/
PlanSwift is an easy construction takeoff and estimating software program that makes doing takeoffs a snap. No digitizer required, all the takeoffs can be done on screen with digital plans.

http://www.proest.com/takeoff.htm
The ProEst Estimating and ProEst Takeoff products help improve accuracy and estimating efficiency.

http://www.oncenter.com/
On Center Software, Inc. has been producing innovative software solutions for the construction industry since 1988. The products include On Screen takeoff, Quick Bid, and the new Digital Takeoff Table. Their products improve the time effectiveness and accuracy of the takeoff and estimating processes through the use of leading edge concepts and technologies.

http://questestimating.maxwellsystems.com/?action=maxwell/products/estimation/quest/estimator
Maxwell Systems is a leading provider of integrated construction business management and property management software solutions and services. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is dedicated to helping its 10,000 customers streamline their estimating, job cost accounting, and project management processes to improve profitability. With industry-leading takeoff and estimating software solutions, Maxwell Systems helps contractors in every construction specialty to boost productivity, save time, and increase accuracy.

http://www.bid4build.com/OVERVIEW.htm
Bid4Build is one of the most advanced, easy to use, construction estimating software systems available on the market today for the price.

http://www.winest.com/products/industries/residential.aspx
WinEstimator Inc. established in 1992, is an internationally recognized cost estimating software solution provider. WinEstimator provides a family of powerful, integrated, and flexible estimating and bidding software solutions. WinEst easily integrates with leading accounting, scheduling, project management, and CAD software solutions.

http://www.vertigraph.com/index.shtml
Vertigraph Inc., is a leading developer of takeoff and estimating solutions for the construction industry. Software includes SiteWorx Cut and Fill Software, BidWorx Takeoff and Estimating and a suite of MS Excel adding applications. Its Excel adding include BidPoint which provides a digitizer interface for MS Excel workbooks and BidScreen. BidScreen adds onscreen takeoff from image and CAD files while working in Microsoft Excel. Vertigraph also supplies digitizing tablets and scanners at best pricing.

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We have provided clients a list of the various construction management systems that are available on the market. We have provided a product summary. Please click on any of the links to get additional details and product features.

http://www.constellationhb.com/products.php
As the largest home construction software company in the homebuilding industry, Constellation has helped more than 1,400 homebuilding companies grow with…

http://www.marksystems.info/index.php
We recommend Integrated Homebuilder Management System for construction companies searching for a fully integrated construction management system. It works well whether you are a custom homebuilder or a track builder. IHMS manages the back office and front office with a single database. It has all the necessary tools to manage your construction business; sales, development, documents, purchasing, estimating, scheduling, accounting, and warranty. It also has a web-based vendor and subcontractor management system. All information from purchase orders, work orders, and service orders and scheduling is managed via the Internet Tool Kit, which also is a nice feature for those companies trying to go paperless.

http://www.sagecre.com/products/master_builder
This full line of software applications streamlines the entire estimating process, from the conceptual estimate to final bill of materials. Proven to reduce estimating time by 50% or more, the software offers accurate takeoff tools, a variety of analysis capabilities, presentation-quality reports, and more.

http://www.mc2-ice.com/default.html
MC2 has taken over 40 years of estimating experience and software development to become a leader in the construction estimating software industry. Over 5,000 satisfied users of products like ICE Estimating Software have gained the ability to bid more work in less time, study more jobs and maximize more profits.

http://www.turtleconstruction.com/
Goldenseal is estimating and project management software for residential and light commercial construction. Its “smart dimensions” calculate construction quantities. Includes 2000+ construction unit costs. Rated #1 estimating program by www.toptenreviews. Available in Windows and Macintosh, single-user and multi-user. Includes optional integrated accounting (job costs, payroll, project billing, payables).

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