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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

Inktronic stands out as the sole provider that merges digital pen technology with digital annotations, facilitating the conversion of traditional paper documents into digital formats. The company provides an array of touch screen monitors and markup workstations in various sizes and configurations that cater to both office environments and field operations. Users can engage in digital work at any construction site utilizing their laptops, tablets, and smartphones alongside a selection of software tools designed for drawing markup and access. Inktronic's products are distributed through a carefully chosen network of authorized reprographic service partners, each selected for their regional service capabilities. The construction, architecture, and engineering industries face significant challenges when it comes to managing change, making it a vital skill to master. Modern projects are not only larger but also increasingly intricate, often resulting in completion times that exceed estimates by 20% and budgets that surpass projections by as much as 80%. As the industry evolves, adapting to these challenges becomes ever more critical for success.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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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

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
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 No 
iPad App No 
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 No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

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 No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Carlson Software

Founded

1983

Country

United States

Website

www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff

Vendor Details

Company Name

Inktronic Technology

Country

Canada

Website

www.inktronic.ca

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

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

Collaboration

Brainstorming No 
Calendar Management Yes 
Chat / Messaging No 
Contact Management No 
Content Management No 
Document Management No 
Project Management No 
Real Time Editing Yes 
Task Management No 
Version Control Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 

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