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Description

Create, assess, and produce utilizing Benchmark Software and Benchmark CAD. Serving as a collaborative BIM platform, Benchmark guides your projects from the initial idea to final execution. For those who do not possess an AutoCAD subscription, Benchmark provides Benchmark CAD, a software solution that delivers a comprehensive 2D and 3D design experience comparable to industry-standard CAD programs while integrating effortlessly with Benchmark's existing AutoCAD add-ons. Whether you choose Benchmark CAD or AutoCAD, Benchmark Draft’s integration with AutoCAD features a robust array of functionalities that enhance productivity across your organization, supporting tasks from office estimations to field commissioning. Each design and estimate begins with built-in SMACNA construction standards, ensuring compliance and quality. Additionally, expedite your design workflow by utilizing Benchmark's Routed Systems, which allow you to trace PDFs efficiently with a versatile and customizable parts library that ensures you have the correct components and connections for your projects. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines processes but also fosters collaboration among team members.

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 

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Integrations

Adobe Acrobat No 
AutoCAD No 
Microsoft Edge No 
Microsoft Excel No 

Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Yes 
AutoCAD Yes 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 

Pricing Details

$140 per month
3 year subscription
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Benchmark Enterprise Software

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

hvaccadsoftware.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Carlson Software

Founded

1983

Country

United States

Website

www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial No 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates Yes 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

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 

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