Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

Trimble® AutoBid® Mechanical stands out as the premier software tailored for commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors, owing to its remarkable accuracy and speed. The software streamlines the takeoff procedure through specification-driven methods that enhance efficiency. Users can tap into a comprehensive pre-built database featuring over 100,000 items and assemblies with just a simple click. The innovative autofitting generation acts as the cornerstone of rapid takeoff, with our patented technique being the quickest available. By subscribing, you gain access to Trimble's industry-leading AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, alongside integrated tools like OnScreen View for graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER for material and labor pricing, submittal management, and collaborative capabilities via Trimble Connect. Additionally, subscribers receive an exclusive sneak peek of the Trimble Estimation MEP Pro web-based estimating software, which enhances the overall experience. The AutoBid Estimating Essentials subscription further simplifies access to Trimble's top-notch mechanical, piping, and sheet metal estimating solutions, ensuring you have all the resources needed for success at your fingertips. With these advanced features, contractors can significantly improve their bidding processes and project outcomes.

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.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat No 
AutoCAD No 
Microsoft Edge No 
Microsoft Excel No 
Motovate OnTheMove Yes 

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Yes 
AutoCAD Yes 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Motovate OnTheMove No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$9000
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-autobid-mechanical

Vendor Details

Company Name

Carlson Software

Founded

1983

Country

United States

Website

www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff

Product Features

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders Yes 
Commercial / Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Fitting Management Yes 
For General Contractor No 
Overhead Costs Estimating No 
Prebuilt Assembly Yes 
Quotes / Proposals No 
Takeoff Yes 

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 

Alternatives

FastDUCT Reviews

FastDUCT

FastEST, Inc.

Alternatives

Carlson Civil Reviews

Carlson Civil

Carlson Software
Carlson Mining Reviews

Carlson Mining

Carlson Software
WenPipe Reviews

WenPipe

Wendes Systems
Carlson iCAD Reviews

Carlson iCAD

Carlson Software
Carlson GIS Reviews

Carlson GIS

Carlson Software