Takeoff Software for Lean Preconstruction Teams: A Complete Guide

Accurate material takeoffs are critical to project profitability, as even small errors in counts or missed items can eliminate margins and cost you bids. Takeoff software helps lean preconstruction teams streamline this foundational estimating process to reduce mistakes and improve bid accuracy.

When it comes to figuring out what a project will really cost, the construction takeoff (aka material takeoff or MTO) is the foundation of your estimate. Even a small mistake in your takeoff can wipe out your profit. One missed item or a miscount can turn a competitive bid into lost opportunity.…

This story was originally published by Autodesk Construction Cloud Blog.