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Description
Demotek is a specialized software for estimating and takeoff designed for contractors involved in demolition and asbestos abatement. This innovative platform consolidates the entire bidding process—covering plan measurement, pricing, crew organization, waste disposal, and proposal generation—into a single cohesive tool, effectively replacing the traditional combination of Bluebeam, spreadsheets, and various disconnected applications.
Users can easily upload plans in formats such as PDF, PNG, or TIFF, which are equipped with searchable pages and instant thumbnail previews, allowing for straightforward area, length, and count takeoffs directly on the drawings, thanks to automatic scale calibration. Each scope can be priced using customized rates for materials, transport, and disposal, and users can leverage "scope circuits" that link materials, sawcuts, and disposal methods into pre-formulated unit costs, making it possible to encode a bid once and reuse it indefinitely. The crew planning feature efficiently allocates foremen, laborers, operators, and drivers, integrating burdened cost calculations into the process. Additionally, the software includes road-based disposal routing, which factors in haul cycles and tipping fees for an accurate bid, while salvage tracking helps to reduce costs by accounting for the value of recoverable materials. This comprehensive tool ultimately enhances efficiency and accuracy in bidding for complex projects.
Description
Purple Hammer serves as a desktop solution for takeoff and estimating, tailored specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, embodying the potential that Bluebeam aimed to achieve. Its standout features encompass a 120 FPS PDF viewer, comprehensive markups and measurements (such as length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume), and advanced drawing comparison capabilities that include auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. Furthermore, it provides built-in estimating worksheets, allows the use of takeoff formulas with power syntax, and includes cost and contract lookup tables. The software also offers an open MCP for AI access, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the ability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Additionally, it comes equipped with live document and version control, and supports exporting marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs. Compatible with both Mac and Windows, Purple Hammer is an all-in-one tool designed to streamline the estimating process for construction professionals. Its user-friendly interface and robust functionality make it an essential asset for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in construction projects.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$12.99/user/month
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Demotek
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
demotek.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)
Founded
2014
Country
Israel
Website
purple-hammer.com
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis
Takeoff
3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Elevation Checking
Error Checking
Site Balancing
Slope Routines
Subcontractor Management
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis
Takeoff
3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Elevation Checking
Error Checking
Site Balancing
Slope Routines
Subcontractor Management