Why Use Digital Takeoff Technology

Sharing blueprints electronically is an industry trend that is increasing in popularity. In many markets, an estimated 80% of all drawing sets are now distributed in digital format. Adopting a paperless takeoff process allows you to respond instantly to bid requests received by e-mail or through online plan rooms and lets you go green with estimating.

Save Time, Space and Money

Printing paper plans for takeoffs is expensive: the cost to print hard copies of standard E size drawings can run up to $5 per page and each plan set can have hundreds of pages. With ProEst there's no need to print plans, which saves tens of thousands of dollars each year. ProEst also eliminates the need to physically archive blueprint sets because plans are stored electronically on inexpensive hard drives. In addition, performing takeoffs on-screen is up to 50% faster than manual takeoff methods.

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Accurate and Efficient

The digital takeoff features within ProEst are designed for optimal accuracy and efficiency. Our proprietary MagniPoint technology allows you to magnify a single point for measurement rather than continuously zooming in and out of a digital blueprint on the screen. The ability to view two plan sets at one time makes it easy to toggle between job specifications and the actual takeoff. And grid patterns, with best fit rotation, ensure quick material calculations. We have even incorporated an arc ability so you can accurately measure curves on-screen with your mouse.

Seamless Integration

Seamless integration of ProEst with your other business and estimating tools eliminates repetitive data entry throughout the job cycle, which increases efficiency and eliminates errors. Direct integration with many online plan rooms allows you to keep each project up-to-date by importing the latest specifications, plans and addendums. You can even import your contacts from Microsoft Outlook into ProEst to streamline communication and collaboration.