by Daniel Wal | Jul 16, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
In short: A professional construction bid requires accurate quantity measurements, traceable version history, consistent pricing, and a clear audit trail of what was counted and how — none of which spreadsheets reliably provide on their own. About 94% of business...
by Daniel Wal | Jul 9, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software
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...
by Daniel Wal | Jul 1, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
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...
by Daniel Wal | Jun 26, 2026 | Construction Estimating and Takeoff
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...
by Daniel Wal | May 13, 2026 | AI/Artificial Intelligence, Builder Estimating Software, Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software, PlanSwift 11, PlanSwift Updates, Takeoff Boost
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....