eTakeoff Dimension
Construction estimating software
Takeoff software
Construction software
Construction management software
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$795 per user per year
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What is eTakeoff Dimension
eTakeoff Dimension is a digital construction takeoff and estimating application used to measure quantities from electronic plans and link those quantities to cost and bid outputs. It is used by estimators and preconstruction teams at subcontractors and general contractors to perform on-screen takeoffs, organize plan sets, and produce quantity reports for pricing. The product focuses on 2D plan takeoff workflows with tools for measurement, assemblies, and integration to common estimating and spreadsheet processes.
Robust 2D takeoff tools
The product provides on-screen measurement tools for common takeoff needs such as linear, area, count, and volume-style calculations derived from plan scale. Users can organize takeoff items by trade or system and generate quantity summaries for estimating. It supports working directly from digital plan sets, reducing reliance on manual scale rulers and paper markups.
Estimating-oriented outputs
eTakeoff Dimension is designed to convert takeoff measurements into structured quantity reports that can be used for pricing and bid preparation. It supports item/assembly-style organization so estimators can standardize how quantities roll up to estimate line items. Outputs can be used alongside spreadsheet-based estimating or integrated estimating workflows depending on the user’s process.
Plan set organization features
The software supports managing multiple drawings within a project and keeping takeoff data tied to specific sheets and revisions. This helps teams trace quantities back to source drawings for review and audit. It is suited to preconstruction workflows where documentation and repeatable takeoff structure matter.
Limited full-suite CM scope
While it supports preconstruction takeoff and estimating tasks, it is not positioned as an end-to-end construction management system for scheduling, daily field reporting, RFIs, submittals, and project financial controls. Organizations seeking a single platform across preconstruction and project execution may need additional systems. This can increase integration and process overhead.
Primarily 2D plan workflows
The core workflow centers on 2D drawing takeoff rather than model-based quantity extraction from BIM. Teams that rely heavily on 3D/BIM coordination may find they need separate tools or processes for model-derived quantities. This can create parallel estimating workflows across project types.
Integration depends on environment
Downstream estimating and accounting workflows often require exporting data or configuring integrations to match internal cost codes and estimate structures. The effort to standardize assemblies, templates, and reporting can be material for larger teams. Fit and performance can vary depending on how standardized the organization’s estimating process is.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (Free) | Free | Viewer/Printer with limited functionality. Can be installed on any number of computers to view/review annotations and takeoffs created by licensed versions; Basic mode has limited functionality and cannot save measurements. (Official Basic free license/viewer). |
| Advanced | $795 per user / year (subscription) | Subscription tier that includes overlays/revision-compare, advanced project & drawing management, predefined measurement extensions and other Advanced features. |
| Premier | $1,495 per user / year (subscription) | Higher-tier subscription adding advanced capabilities such as pattern search/autocount and user-defined assemblies with formulas/variables (for advanced/custom takeoffs). |
| Togal.ai (Add-on) | $1,800 per user / year (add-on subscription) | Optional AI measurement add-on available for Advanced or Premier users (architectural plan measurements); Togal.AI offers a time-limited trial when enabled. |
| Enterprise / Other licensing | Custom pricing | Enterprise licensing and other license options available — contact sales for quotes. |
