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Why Spreadsheets Alone Cannot Produce Professional Construction Bids

Why Spreadsheets Alone Cannot Produce Professional Construction Bids

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...
Why Women are Building Careers in Construction

Why Women are Building Careers in Construction

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...
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Construction Takeoff Software

5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Construction Takeoff Software

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...
Why Contractors Need Integrated Takeoff and Estimating Tools

Why Contractors Need Integrated Takeoff and Estimating Tools

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...
Finish Takeoffs Faster with PlanSwift® AI

Finish Takeoffs Faster with PlanSwift® AI

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....
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