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Description
Carlson Takeoff is a program designed for calculating cut and fill volumes and preparing data for layout or machine control, capable of estimating projects by digitizing paper plans, utilizing PDFs, or working with electronic CAD files. It is offered in two versions: Takeoff OEM and Takeoff Suite. The Takeoff OEM version includes a built-in AutoCAD® engine and has all the features of the Takeoff Suite, which requires a separately purchased AutoCAD® or comes with built-in IntelliCAD®. The Takeoff Suite consists of various modules such as Carlson CADnet, Carlson Trench, and Carlson GeoTech, along with Carlson Construction, all of which are seamlessly integrated with Carlson Civil and Hydrology to cater to diverse customer requirements. Uniquely, Carlson Takeoff stands out as the sole estimating software that operates on either the AutoCAD or IntelliCAD engine. By functioning natively within the DWG environment, Carlson Takeoff provides users with a significant "CAD Advantage" when estimating based on electronic files from engineers, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in the estimation process. This integration simplifies workflows and improves collaboration among stakeholders involved in construction projects.
Description
Zip Takeoff is an online tool designed for heavy civil contractors and sitework professionals who require precise quantity measurements without the hefty price tag of traditional desktop software. Users can easily upload plan PDFs to measure areas, lengths, and counts with detailed vertex-level editing; the automatic area pickup feature efficiently extracts vector geometry from compatible PDFs, allowing for quick and editable measurements, while scaled satellite images provide coverage for locations lacking available plans. Measurements can be organized by pay item, and users can convert areas into volumes and material weights by inputting depth and density data, enabling the separation of Base Bid and Alternates, with the ability to export pay-item totals to Excel alongside a marked-up plan set. The tool is entirely browser-based, requiring no installation, and operates seamlessly on both Mac and Windows platforms. Users can begin with a free plan that includes 10 projects, 5 GB of storage, one estimator seat, complete measurement tools, and XLSX export capabilities, or opt for the Pro version at $39 per month per estimator seat, with viewer seats available at no additional cost. This flexibility allows contractors to choose a plan that best fits their needs while ensuring they have access to essential features for efficient project management.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
Yes
AutoCAD
Yes
Microsoft Edge
Yes
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat
No
AutoCAD
No
Microsoft Edge
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Pricing Details
$9000
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$39/month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Carlson Software
Founded
1983
Country
United States
Website
www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff
Vendor Details
Company Name
Zip Takeoff
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
ziptakeoff.com
Product Features
Architecture
2D Drawing
No
3D Modeling
Yes
BIM Modeling
No
Bills of material
Yes
Building Information Modeling
Yes
Client Management
No
Contact Management
Yes
Contract Management
No
Document Management
No
Drafting
Yes
Manufacturing Design Data
No
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Management
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes/Proposals
Yes
Visualization / Presentation
No
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Yes
Audit Trail
Yes
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
Yes
Electrical Estimating
Yes
HVAC Estimating
Yes
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
Yes
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
Yes
Takeoff
3D View
Yes
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
Yes
Electronic Plans
Yes
Elevation Checking
Yes
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Product Features
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
No
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No