Why Women are Building Careers in Construction
In short: Women are choosing construction at record rates: more than 1.34 million women worked in the industry in 2024, making up 11.2% of the total workforce, the highest share in 20 years. Construction pay beats the private-sector average: wages in construction...
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Construction Takeoff Software
In short: Choosing construction takeoff software is a workflow decision, not just a technology purchase. The right platform affects how fast your team bids, how accurately quantities are captured, and how confidently estimates move into execution. The five questions...
Why Contractors Need Integrated Takeoff and Estimating Tools
In short: Estimating software is becoming table stakes. 9 out of 10 contractors now use estimating software, and those using it consistently on every project have seen that usage jump 392% since 2022, according to the BuiltWorlds 2026 Annual Preconstruction...
PlanSwift® vs. zzTakeoff®: Which Takeoff Software Fits Your Workflow?
If you’re comparing PlanSwift and zzTakeoff, the right choice depends on how you estimate, how often you bid, and how much of the takeoff process you want the software to handle. For simpler, budget-conscious workflows, zzTakeoff can be a practical fit. For...
PlanSwift® vs. STACK: How Do They Compare?
In Short: STACK is a browser-based takeoff and estimating platform optimized for simplicity and remote access. STACK’s AI focuses on plan setup tasks like scale detection, page naming, and single-sheet symbol counts. PlanSwift is a Windows desktop platform built for...
Your First AI Takeoff in PlanSwift®: Here’s Exactly What Happens
In Short: Takeoff Boost, the AI suite in PlanSwift, cuts the setup work that slows down estimating before pricing even starts. The four AI tools include Auto Takeoff, Auto Scale, Auto Count, and Auto Bookmark, which automate detection, setup, counting, and navigation....
Finish Takeoffs Faster with PlanSwift® AI
In Short: Takeoff Boost™ added to PlanSwift and includes a new set of AI-powered features, so you can finish takeoffs faster and spend less time on job setup. Stop spending hours on manual takeoff: Run Auto Takeoff to generate a full page of takeoff in under a minute....
Fixing Slowdowns in PlanSwift®: Practical Ways to Improve Performance
In Short: PlanSwift® is central to many estimators’ workflows, so any lag or freeze becomes a hot-button issue. Most performance issues come from a mix of environment, project size, and version, not just “bad software.” A few targeted...