Takeoffs

Count and measure the work from the plans.

A takeoff is the list of what the plans call for, with a quantity on every line. These posts show how to count, how to measure and how to keep the list in an order you can check.

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Reusable assemblies: 5 steps to define them Walk through 5 steps to define a reusable assembly: group related costs, set a quantity for one unit, and insert it on a subcategory row.	Oct 10, 2026 12 min read
Assembly setup steps for 5 estimating tools See how five estimating tools handle assembly type, cost lines, part quantities, unit of measure, takeoff fit, and catalog location.	Oct 10, 2026 12 min read