By trade
Estimating software by trade
A takeoff is not a takeoff. What makes an estimate accurate in roofing has very little in common with what makes one accurate in electrical, and the tools reflect that. Each page covers what actually drives cost accuracy in the trade before it covers products.
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Roofing
Roofing estimates hinge on accurate area and pitch measurement, waste factors, and turning a measurement into a signed proposal quickly — often in one visit.
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Electrical
Electrical estimating is assembly-driven: counts of devices, fixtures, and gear expand into material and labor through assemblies, and pricing moves with supplier costs.
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HVAC
HVAC estimating splits sharply between replacement and service quoting on one side and ducted new-construction takeoff on the other. Tools rarely do both well.
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Plumbing
Plumbing estimates combine fixture counts, pipe runs by material and diameter, and rough-in labor that varies widely by construction type.
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Concrete
Concrete estimating is volume- and formwork-driven, with placement labor and finish type often outweighing the material cost itself.
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General contracting
General contractors estimate across every division, which shifts the problem from trade depth to aggregation: rolling up subcontractor quotes, self-performed work, and markup into one defensible number.