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Quantity Takeoffs

Precise, drawing-backed quantities organized by trade, location and unit to accelerate bidding, purchasing and scope review.

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Service overview

Every measurable scope item, clearly organized.

Our quantity takeoffs convert plans and specifications into structured, reviewable measurements. We quantify materials and assemblies by trade using appropriate units such as SF, LF, CY, TON and EA.

Marked-up drawings create a visual audit trail, while organized quantity sheets help estimators, project managers and purchasing teams review coverage and move quickly.

Typical deliverableTrade-organized quantity workbook with drawing markups, measurement locations, units and scope notes.
Business benefits

Faster review. Fewer missed quantities.

Drawing Traceability

Marked-up plans show where quantities were measured and support efficient checking.

Correct Units

Quantities use trade-appropriate units for estimating, procurement and subcontractor comparison.

Scope Organization

Results grouped by trade, area, floor, alternates or bid structure as required.

Reusable Data

Clean spreadsheets that support estimating, purchasing and project handoff.

Industries served

Built for demanding project environments.

Reliable measurement support for vertical construction, renovations and civil work.

01General Contracting
02Specialty Trades
03Commercial Interiors
04Site & Civil Work
05Institutional Projects
Why US Civil Genix

Experienced support. Decision-ready results.

US Civil Genix combines professional takeoff tools with disciplined quality control. Quantities are presented so your team can understand, review and apply them without rebuilding the work.

01Project-specific market research
02Trade-specialist quality review
03Clear, organized deliverables
04Responsive project communication
Related expertise

Build a complete preconstruction solution.

Construction Cost Estimating→ Quantity Takeoffs→ Material Supply→ Bid Support→ Value Engineering→ Project Cost Consulting→
Service fundamentals

What a construction quantity takeoff means.

A quantity takeoff is the measured inventory of work shown in construction drawings and specifications. It converts plans into countable or measurable quantities that estimators, contractors and procurement teams can price.

Measurements may include square feet (SF), linear feet (LF), square yards (SY), cubic yards (CY), each (EA), tons (TON) and lump-sum (LS) scope. Units are selected according to trade practice, specification requirements and the way the work will be purchased or installed.

Detailed scope

Drawing-backed quantities with reviewable scope.

The takeoff connects each quantity to the governing documents and records what was included, excluded or assumed.

01

Document review

Plans, schedules, details, specifications and referenced addenda are reviewed before measurement begins.

02

Trade-by-trade measurement

Quantities are separated by system, area, floor, phase, bid item or CSI division as required.

03

Marked-up plans

Color-coded drawing markups provide visual quantity backup and help reviewers trace measured scope.

04

Quantity spreadsheets

Organized worksheets show description, location, unit and quantity with optional notes or pricing columns.

05

Addenda and revisions

Changed sheets are compared, affected quantities are updated and revisions are identified in the deliverable.

06

Software-assisted workflow

Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and On-Screen Takeoff (OST) can support calibrated measurement, counts, assemblies and audit trails, with manual review remaining essential.

Deliverables

Takeoff package deliverables.

  • Trade-organized quantity spreadsheet
  • Marked-up PDF plans showing measured areas, lengths and counts
  • Measurement units including SF, LF, SY, CY, EA, TON and LS
  • Drawing list and revision/addenda basis
  • Scope inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and clarifications
  • Summary by building, floor, area, phase or bid item when requested
Coverage

Trade coverage.

  • Civil, demolition, earthwork, utilities, paving and landscaping
  • Concrete, masonry, structural steel, metals and carpentry
  • Roofing, waterproofing, insulation, doors, windows and glazing
  • Drywall, ceilings, flooring, painting, wallcovering, specialties and millwork
  • Fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and electrical
  • Commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, education, government and infrastructure projects
Working process

A controlled takeoff process.

  1. 01

    Drawing setup

    Confirm scales, sheet revisions, specifications and measurement organization.

  2. 02

    Scope mapping

    Identify assemblies, bid items, systems and inclusions before measuring.

  3. 03

    Measurement

    Use calibrated software and manual review to record areas, lengths, volumes, counts and weights.

  4. 04

    Quality control

    Check scale, duplicate or omitted scope, arithmetic, units and plan-to-schedule consistency.

  5. 05

    Issue and revise

    Deliver markups and worksheets, then incorporate agreed addenda or revisions under a controlled update.

Detailed questions

Quantity takeoff details clients ask about.

What happens when a drawing scale is missing?

The scale is established from a reliable stated dimension when possible and documented. If no reliable calibration exists, the affected sheet is flagged for clarification rather than measured from an unsupported assumption.

Are specifications reviewed with the drawings?

Yes, when specifications are provided. They can define materials, assemblies, thicknesses, accessories, execution requirements and scope not obvious from plan graphics alone.

How are inclusions and exclusions documented?

The deliverable identifies measured scope, excluded work, allowances and assumptions so the client can align the takeoff with its bid responsibility.

Can addenda be incorporated?

Yes. The addendum, affected sheets and resulting quantity changes are tracked when addenda review is included in the agreed scope.

Is takeoff work fully automated by software?

No. Software accelerates calibrated measurement and organization, but an estimator must interpret drawings, details, specifications, overlaps, alternates and scope relationships.

Can you update quantities after design revisions?

Yes. Revision handling should identify the prior drawing basis, new revision, affected quantities and whether the update replaces or supplements the original takeoff.

Build with confidence

Turn your drawings into bid-ready quantities.

Upload the plans and tell us which trades you need quantified.

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Takeoff pricing

Starting prices for quantity takeoffs

Pricing depends on drawing-sheet count, project size, trade complexity, addenda, markups, spreadsheet detail and turnaround time.

Quantity takeoff

Single-Trade Takeoff

Starting at $150

For one defined trade and a focused drawing set.

  • Measured quantities
  • Scope notes
  • Organized deliverable
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Multi-Trade Takeoff

Starting at $350

For multiple related trades and coordinated quantities.

  • Multiple trade scopes
  • Marked plans as agreed
  • Quantity spreadsheet
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Quantity takeoff

Full Project Takeoff

Starting at $750

For broad project quantity coverage.

  • Multi-division measurement
  • Detailed organization
  • Drawing references
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Quantity takeoff

Large or Complex Takeoff

Custom Quote

For extensive sheets, complex trades, addenda or accelerated delivery.

  • Large drawing sets
  • Complex markups
  • Revision planning
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Pricing varies by project size, scope, trade coverage, drawing quality, location, bid deadline and required turnaround. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the project documents.

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International project support

Serving construction professionals across the US, Canada, UK and Australia.

Professional construction estimating, quantity takeoff, bid support and cost consulting services for projects across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

Remote service delivery

Services are delivered remotely unless otherwise agreed. Final estimates rely on the drawings, specifications, addenda and information provided by the client.

Project-specific requirements

Clients must identify union, prevailing-wage or local labor-rate requirements. UK and Australian terminology, measurement conventions and tender requirements are confirmed from the project documents.

Currency and location

Currency and exchange-rate treatment are confirmed in the written quote. Pricing depends on project location, wage requirements, specifications, taxes, currency, deadlines and scope.

Material pricing, freight, duties, VAT, GST, sales tax and third-party charges are excluded unless specifically included in writing. Service availability does not imply a physical office, local incorporation, local licensing or guaranteed code compliance in every jurisdiction.