by Daniel Wal | Jul 16, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
In short: A professional construction bid requires accurate quantity measurements, traceable version history, consistent pricing, and a clear audit trail of what was counted and how — none of which spreadsheets reliably provide on their own. About 94% of business...
by Daniel Wal | Jul 9, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software
In short: Women are choosing construction at record rates: more than 1.34 million women worked in the industry in 2024, making up 11.2% of the total workforce, the highest share in 20 years. Construction pay beats the private-sector average: wages in construction...
by Daniel Wal | Jul 1, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
In short: Choosing construction takeoff software is a workflow decision, not just a technology purchase. The right platform affects how fast your team bids, how accurately quantities are captured, and how confidently estimates move into execution. The five questions...
by Daniel Wal | Jun 26, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
In short: Estimating software is becoming table stakes. 9 out of 10 contractors now use estimating software, and those using it consistently on every project have seen that usage jump 392% since 2022, according to the BuiltWorlds 2026 Annual Preconstruction...
by Maila Kim | Jun 24, 2026 | Builder Estimating Software, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, Takeoff Boost
If you’re comparing PlanSwift and zzTakeoff, the right choice depends on how you estimate, how often you bid, and how much of the takeoff process you want the software to handle. For simpler, budget-conscious workflows, zzTakeoff can be a practical fit. For...
by Maila Kim | Jun 16, 2026 | Builder Estimating Software, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, Takeoff Boost
In Short: STACK is a browser-based takeoff and estimating platform optimized for simplicity and remote access. STACK’s AI focuses on plan setup tasks like scale detection, page naming, and single-sheet symbol counts. PlanSwift is a Windows desktop platform built for...
by Maila Kim | May 28, 2026 | AI/Artificial Intelligence, Builder Estimating Software, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, PlanSwift 11, PlanSwift Updates, Takeoff Boost
In Short: Takeoff Boost, the AI suite in PlanSwift, cuts the setup work that slows down estimating before pricing even starts. The four AI tools include Auto Takeoff, Auto Scale, Auto Count, and Auto Bookmark, which automate detection, setup, counting, and navigation....
by Daniel Wal | May 13, 2026 | AI/Artificial Intelligence, Builder Estimating Software, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, PlanSwift 11, PlanSwift Updates, Takeoff Boost
In Short: Takeoff Boost™ added to PlanSwift and includes a new set of AI-powered features, so you can finish takeoffs faster and spend less time on job setup. Stop spending hours on manual takeoff: Run Auto Takeoff to generate a full page of takeoff in under a minute....
by Daniel Wal | Mar 18, 2026 | Builder Estimating Software, Construction Cost, Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, Construction Professional, Construction Software, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software, General Contractor, Paint and Wall Covering, What is PlanSwift?
In Short: PlanSwift® is central to many estimators’ workflows, so any lag or freeze becomes a hot-button issue. Most performance issues come from a mix of environment, project size, and version, not just “bad software.” A few targeted...
by Daniel Wal | Mar 4, 2026 | BEST of Construction, Builder Estimating Software, Concrete, Construction Cost, Construction Estimating and Takeoff, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, Construction Professional, Construction Software, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software, Excavating, General Contractor, Paint and Wall Covering, What is PlanSwift?
In Short: Bids fall apart when you can’t clearly prove what was (and wasn’t) in your scope. Manual takeoff and paper markups make it almost impossible to defend your number when GCs or owners push back. PlanSwift® digital takeoff and estimating...
