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Description
Electrical Takeoff Software is a web-based service designed for electrical contractors and estimators to facilitate the takeoff and estimation process from electrical drawings. Users can upload either vector files or scanned PDFs of their plan sets, which encompass power, lighting, systems layouts, one-line diagrams, schedules, and notes. The platform efficiently identifies and highlights electrical devices on each sheet, tracks branch circuits and homerun paths, and calculates wire and conduit lengths. It then transforms these counts and measurements into material and labor estimates, categorized by CSI sections, while utilizing customer-specific rates and job-cost configurations. Furthermore, counts are validated against available panel and fixture schedules for accuracy. The software streamlines the workflow by flagging any ambiguities in the drawings and addressing open scope questions that might affect the bids, ultimately providing a comprehensive bid recap, along with exports for counts and lengths, RFI letters, and an evidence sheet for documentation. Users can conveniently review their results directly in the browser and export the data in various formats, such as XLSX, CSV, or PDF, to integrate seamlessly with their existing estimating processes. This ensures that estimators have all the necessary tools to create accurate and competitive bids.
Description
Mix Chapter provides an online service for takeoff of concrete plans tailored for concrete contractors, estimators, and various professionals in the construction sector. Users can upload their plans in formats such as vector PDF, DWG, or DXF, and will receive a secure link to the takeoff alongside a CSV file detailing the quantities. The platform calculates the concrete required by element, along with the amounts of reinforcing steel and counts for concrete masonry unit blocks and grout. Users can see the results directly on their project drawings, complete with the calculations, allowing for a thorough understanding of how the quantities were determined. The workflow also verifies the drawing scale against the dimensions provided in the plans and aids in both estimating and preliminary material planning. It’s important to note that the takeoffs provided are estimates rather than formal bids, and should be cross-referenced with project documents before any materials are purchased. Access to the service is complimentary, permitting one takeoff per email address every 24 hours, and a maximum of three takeoffs daily for each company email domain, with no need for an account to utilize the platform. This ensures easy and accessible estimation for professionals in the industry.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$49 one-time
Each drawing-set takeoff is a one-time purchase priced at $0.02 per square foot of floor area, with a $49 minimum and a cap of $2 per device counted. The project page shows the price before payment; there is no subscription.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$0
Free. One takeoff is available per email address every 24 hours; company email domains can request up to three per day across the domain. No account is required.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
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
No
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
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Electrical Takeoff Software
Founded
2026
Website
www.electricaltakeoffsoftware.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Virtual Carry
Country
United States
Website
mixchapter.com
Product Features
Electrical Estimating
Billing & Invoicing
No
Change Orders
No
Cost Database
No
Project Management
No
Quotes / Proposals
No
Takeoff
No
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
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