Estimating Software for Trades

Simplify the entire electrical takeoff and estimating process. From small home renovations to multi-million dollar projects, Groundplan makes takeoff and estimating easy – so you can save time and win more work.

Easily measure pipe and fittings, count items like joins and bends, and get a full bill of quantities and labour breakdown for any plumbing project – big or small. With Groundplan, your plumbing takeoff estimating is covered.

Your old-style quoting methods may work fine, but we bet they’re wasting heaps of your time. Good thing you know there’s a better way.

Groundplan simplifies both wet and dry fire estimating; there’s no need for time-consuming spreadsheets or plan wheels. Groundplan will quantify both labour and materials then export everything to Excel, simPRO or AroFlo.

Easily measure wall areas – even on 2D plans. Use Groundplan’s cut-out feature to deduct areas like windows and doors to know how much primer and paint you’ll need to finish the job with minimal waste.

Quickly calculate the area of a roof using our powerful Area tool. Build your everyday square metre rates into our takeoff templates with associated materials and labour costs.

Create custom take-off templates for materials you use often like cements, sand, aggregates, rebars and mesh to apply to new projects for quick quoting and consistent pricing.

Measure exact areas, lengths and volumes to determine just how much plasterboard, screws and joint compound you’ll need to finish the job. Quantify labour with a few clicks and watch as Groundplan generates an accurate bill of materials in seconds.

Calculate every length, area and volume of every element of your HVAC project, from pipe to ductwork, pumps, switches and more.

Get the full picture on any Audio Visual job and maximise your profit every time.

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Measure and calculate the materials required for your next job with speed and accuracy.

Civil

Collaborate with other estimators in real-time in Groundplan and increase your productivity, whether you’re working on small road repair quotations or large-scale construction projects. Easily quantify material costs and apply margins for accurate material and budget allocation for your projects.

Flooring

Whether you’re measuring hardwood flooring or tiling, Groundplan has the ability to measure the area as a whole or to calculate for example, how many tiles you’ll need for that area. By the end of your takeoff you’ll see exactly how many lineal metres of hardwood flooring or how many tiles are required along with any other associated materials.

Insulation

Cut your insulation estimating time with Groundplan’s handy measuring tools for the building envelope. Measure wall surface area with our length Tool to determine what type of insulation you’ll need, as well as how much. All it takes is a few clicks.

Waterproofing

Protecting any building’s envelope, big or small, starts with accurate waterproofing takeoff and estimates. Use Groundplan to calculate exact materials and measurements – in stages to easily calculate specific areas – and export your bill of quantities to Excel or your job management software.

Masonry

Easily measure areas and lengths to determine exactly how much brick, cement, rebar, stones and other materials you’ll need for any masonry construction project. Quantify your labour costs in Groundplan, then export your quantities to Excel or your job management software to get accurate quotes to your customers faster.