{"id":9136,"date":"2022-07-06T13:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg2.buildxact.com\/uk\/?p=9136"},"modified":"2023-08-17T17:58:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T16:58:38","slug":"learn-how-to-use-takeoff-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg2.buildxact.com\/uk\/blog\/learn-how-to-use-takeoff-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to use takeoff software for your next build"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Warning. Reading this article could seriously change your life, giving you back time to spend with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You think we\u2019re joking? Read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, one of the most time-consuming and admin-heavy aspects of running a construction business is quoting. You could spend hours with plans spread out over your desk, methodically taking measurements, and writing up the quantities of the materials you\u2019re going to need to complete the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you\u2019re on the phone, online or flicking through printed catalogues to cost everything up. Not only is it time-consuming, but it also has a high margin of error. Measure something incorrectly, or price it wrongly and you run the risk of losing money on the job, or not winning it because your quote\u2019s too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add to this the extra time you\u2019ll need to spend if your customer changes their mind on elements of the build. More measuring, more pricing, more quoting. More time that could be better spent on other new jobs, with the family or even on the golf course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Complete takeoffs up to 80% faster with Buildxact\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GCtcB_G2BnM?list=PL2W68JzKUmJckGCq9PJOUxnccmIDeN0Ox\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On your next job, try using <a href=\"https:\/\/stg2.buildxact.com\/uk\/features\/construction-takeoff-software\/\">takeoff software<\/a> from Buildxact. It\u2019s incredibly <a href=\"https:\/\/stg2.buildxact.com\/uk\/features\/construction-takeoff-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simple to use <\/a>and is designed with small residential builders in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying something new is a big step for many people, especially when you\u2019ve done something the same way for many years, but honestly, try it. Takeoff software will improve the way you do business and make a big difference to your work-life balance. Here\u2019s how it works:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll do is upload a pdf of the plans to your computer. Then, all the measuring is done with a few clicks of your mouse. The takeoff software uses the information from the plan to automatically create a list of the exact materials required for the job, and it assigns costs to each item from its cost database, or it can connect directly with your preferred supplier for a live highly accurate price list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It really is that simple. You\u2019ll find yourself doing 80% faster takeoffs, and you can put away your pencil, calculator, and ruler forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your takeoff and pricing complete, Buildxact will generate a professional-looking quote for you to present to your customer. And if they make changes, no problem, you\u2019re only a few clicks away from generating an amended quote. Once you\u2019ve won the job, Buildxact will then help you manage your costs, schedules and accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this may be new to you, it\u2019s easier than you think to get started, and we\u2019ll support you every step of the way. When you purchase a Buildxact subscription, we\u2019ll give you a one-to-one onboarding session, tailored to fit your business and your needs, and we won\u2019t finish the session until you\u2019re confident with the takeoff software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through your journey as you continue to learn and use Buildxact, so in a very short amount of time you\u2019ll be estimating and managing your construction projects in a way you never thought possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what one of our customers (who was also once quoting with a ruler and pencil) had to say about our takeoff software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI chose Buildxact because it was user-friendly and simple to learn. I started with a 14-day trial, and I continued because I could see the potential that Buildxact was going to give me. 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