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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
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.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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
Contact sales
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
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
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
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
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
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
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Carlson Software
Founded
1983
Country
United States
Website
www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff
Vendor Details
Company Name
Demotek
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
demotek.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
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
Yes
Bid Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Calculators
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Contract Management
Yes
Cost Database
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Customizable Templates
Yes
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
Yes
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
Yes
Takeoff
3D View
Yes
Assembly Takeoff
Yes
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
Yes
Elevation Checking
Yes
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes