Overview
AI Takeoff automates one of the most time-consuming parts of estimating: counting materials and measuring quantities from construction plans. Instead of manually reviewing drawings and transferring counts into an estimate, Handoff performs this process for you.
By uploading your plans as a PDF, Handoff generates Takeoff Drawings and creates a draft estimate with quantities that flow directly into editable line items, helping you produce estimates much faster.
AI Takeoff is exclusively a Scale Plan feature, please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are wanting to explore these features more in depth.
How AI Takeoff Works
Upload your plans.
Upload your residential construction plans as a PDF.
Let Handoff analyze the drawings.
Handoff uses computer vision to scale the plans, measure dimensions, and identify material quantities directly from the drawings.
Generate Takeoff Drawings.
As the analysis runs, Handoff creates Takeoff Drawings that show the measurements and quantities extracted from the plans.
Build a draft estimate.
The measured quantities automatically populate your estimate as line items, each including:
Quantity
Unit
Rate
Review and edit the estimate.
Instead of manually counting, transcribing, and pricing materials, you can focus on reviewing and refining the estimate before sending it to your customer.
Additional Notes
A traditional takeoff involves counting every required material, such as:
Studs
Drywall sheets
Roofing materials
Doors
Windows
Manual takeoffs often require marking up printed plans with highlighters and scale rulers before transferring the information into an estimate.
AI Takeoff combines counting, measuring, and pricing into a single workflow by automatically feeding quantities into your estimate.
Troubleshooting
The estimate needs adjustments
Why it happens
Construction plans can vary in complexity, and every project may require estimator review.
How to fix it
Review the generated line items and make any necessary edits before finalizing your estimate.
Processing takes time
Why it happens
Handoff analyzes the uploaded plans and generates both Takeoff Drawings and a draft estimate.
How to fix it
Allow the process to complete, then review the generated estimate. For residential plans, Handoff can typically produce Takeoff Drawings in 30 minutes - 2 hours rather than the days often required for a manual takeoff.