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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

Takeoff Field Tools is a specialized software designed for construction takeoff and estimating, tailored for Windows users such as owner-estimators, small contractors, specialty trades, remodelers, and rehab investors who prefer a streamlined desktop experience without ongoing seat fees. Users can easily import PDF plans, floorplans, or other compatible images, calibrate scales using accurate labeled dimensions, and measure various metrics like counts, lengths, areas, perimeters, and volumes, ultimately converting project scopes into detailed, reviewable estimates that incorporate reusable items, assemblies, costs, waste, labor, overhead, and profit. The software facilitates the creation of proposals, workbooks, quantity reports, exports, backups, and comprehensive project packages, ensuring that both projects and reusable estimating logic remain stored locally on the PC, with the main workflow functioning offline post-installation. Exclusively available for Windows, it does not offer features such as automatic AI takeoff, hosted collaboration, or mobile applications, and users need to ensure photo measurements are based on reliable references and verified in the field.

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

$79 one-time
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 No 
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 No 
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 Yes 
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

Takeoff Field Tools

Website

takeofffieldtools.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

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 

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