The Key to Quicker, More Accurate Construction Takeoffs
On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) is the go-to solution for contractors who want to measure digital plans quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
The Industry's Most Trusted Digital Takeoff Solution
On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) is the go-to solution for contractors who want to measure digital plans quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Ditch the manual takeoff process and win more bids with confidence.
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Quick & Accurate Measurements – Digitally measure lengths, areas, and counts in just a few clicks.
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Bid More, Win More – Speed up takeoff so you can bid on more projects without sacrificing accuracy.
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Reduce Errors – Minimize costly mistakes and ensure your estimates are spot-on every time.
Streamline Your Workflow with Takeoff Integration
On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) streamlines your workflow by integrating with estimating software, making it easier than ever to transition from takeoff to bid. Say goodbye to manual calculations and hello to efficiency.
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Seamless Integration – Connect with Quick Bid® and other estimating tools for a smooth workflow.
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Easy Plan Organization – Keep all your project files in one place and navigate plans effortlessly.
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Collaboration Made Simple – Share digital takeoffs with your team for better coordination and accuracy.
Takeoff Boost: Automate Measurements & Bid Faster
Takeoff Boost for On-Screen Takeoff® streamlines your workflow by automating takeoff measurements. This allows you to increase efficiency, reduce repetitive clicks, and save time identifying your most profitable bidding opportunities.
- Automated Takeoff – Instantly measure areas, lengths, and counts to get a head start on your estimates.
- Smart Detection – Identify wall types and automatically create conditions for faster setup.
- Instant Results – Generate initial takeoff data within seconds, ready for review and fine-tuning.
"My experience is much more efficient, much faster, more flexible. If you find errors, they're easier to correct and fix. Everything's just more efficient with OST."
Andrew Skidmore
Cost Specialist, Connico
Key Features Designed to Improve Your Construction Takeoffs
Multi-Condition Takeoff
Our exclusively patented tool.
Cut down on repetition! You can select any number of conditions and draw the takeoff for all of them at the same time, which means you can complete an entire room in only a few clicks.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Typical Takeoff Tools
OST includes powerful takeoff tools such as Typical Areas, Typical Groups, and Typical/Repeating Pages that reduce the monotony of taking off similar sections of a project.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Auto Count Objects, Annotations, and Callouts
This feature utilizes bitmap/pixel scanning and allows you to count out objects of the same shape and size within the drawings.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Point, Click and Drag
Walls, doors, sidings, windows, and more. You name it, and OST can take it off. OST provides your estimators with powerful takeoff tools, designed by industry experts to improve your efficiency, increase your accuracy, and save you time.
Overlay
Save hours of exhausting manual plan review with On-Screen Takeoff’s overlay feature. When comparing two versions of a drawing, what’s being removed in the new version is displayed in red and what’s being added is displayed in blue, making it easy to spot differences and make changes.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Styles & Templates
Streamline project setup by saving frequently used conditions as styles. Combine styles into sets organized by CSI Division, trade, or discipline to drop multiple conditions into future bids with ease.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Auto Name
We developed an Auto Name tool that provides fast and accurate results. No need to use another app to rename your pages or spend hours renaming them manually; let OST do it for you in seconds.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Takeoff Boost
Make On-Screen Takeoff faster with Takeoff Boost™. Leveraging the power of AI, Takeoff Boost automates measurements and identifies wall types, enabling you to complete a full page of plans—all with the click of a button.
For more information on this feature, learn more here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ConstructConnect's On-Screen Takeoff®?
What is construction takeoff software?
What are the differences between On-Screen Takeoff and PlanSwift?
On-Screen Takeoff provides a structured workflow that is highly scalable for larger teams making it a preferred choice for general contractors managing multiple bids. OST also includes advanced bid management and collaboration features, allowing teams to track revisions and share takeoffs efficiently.
PlanSwift features a drag-and-drop interface, making it easier for trade contractors to create customizable assemblies for materials, labor, and waste. It also includes overlay comparisons to detect plan changes and works well with Excel, QuickBooks, and estimating software, though it has fewer built-in bid management tools.
While PlanSwift is best for trade contractors and small-to-mid-sized businesses looking for flexibility, OST is ideal for general contractors and larger firms needing scalable estimating and bid management tools.
Can On-Screen Takeoff be used for my specific trade?
How much does On-Screen Takeoff cost?
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Prepare your next bid with confidence with ConstructConnect's On-Screen Takeoff. Contact us today to request your free trial.
