Takeoff software
The best takeoff software designed for our global community of residential builders and construction trades using Buildxact.
14-day free trial Book a DemoEasy-to-use estimating takeoff software, from first takeoff to final invoice
Buildxact’s takeoff software will empower construction professionals to build smarter, not harder.
Buildxact has all the features custom home builders need, and none they do not, since it’s custom designed and built for the needs of residential builders and trades.
Buildxact’s estimating software is so easy to use, construction professionals and their team can get started quickly with minimal training. Starting from the first client meeting, all the way to the final invoice, Buildxact is the only takeoff software custom home builders will need to get their estimates done right and to manage their residential construction jobs – end-to-end.
A simple, better way
Custom home builders can bring their estimating and project management together onto one platform, easily sync with their existing construction accounting software so there is no double handling of information
Builders can complete takeoffs online up to 80% faster – win back their evenings, stress less and spend more time growing their business with Buildxact.
Customer Story – Blue Bexar
Key benefits of Buildxact’s estimating takeoff software
Save time
No more late nights or weekends behind the computer. Custom home builders can use Buildxact’s residential construction takeoff software to automate manual processes and save time. Custom home builders can to do the takeoff once, then have the measurements available to estimate any other items.
Improve accuracy
Swap Excel, paper plans and scale rulers for takeoff software and let Buildxact do the calculations for you. By removing the risk of human error, you will have confidence that your numbers are accurate not only the first time, but every single time.
Win more work
Custom home builders will be able to quote accurately and quickly (up to 5x faster!) with Buildxact’s quotation tool. Stand out from the pack with customizable professional quotes and prompt communication with homeowners.
Increase efficiency
Custom home builders can use Buildxact to measure and estimate jobs, in one step, with takeoffs automatically linked to the item costs. Count items and measure takeoffs in square, linear or cubic meters. The takeoff software allows builders to easily manage and quickly make changes to construction projects with just a few clicks, making the overall takeoff process much easier and faster.
Maximize profitability
Custom home builders can have confidence that their project is profitable from the first takeoff to the final invoice. Buildxact’s easy-to-use cloud-based building construction management software means custom home builders can manage jobs and track costs from the palm of their hand, so they never miss a thing.
Reduce uncertainty
Remove the guesswork of your project’s profitability with a clear view of budgets in real-time. Custom home builders can easily integrate Buildxact with their existing construction accounting cloud-based software and sync invoices and purchase orders, which means a lot less admin and, as a result, a lot less risk of mistakes.
Key features of Buildxact
The only construction takeoff software you need.
Complete takeoffs online
80% faster
Custom home builders can forget about Microsoft Excel, paper plans and scale rulers – complete your takeoff on-screen
in minutes with Buildxact’s
user-friendly polygon tool.
Builders can price jobs in one step with digital takeoffs linked to item costs.
Find out moreCreate quick and accurate
cost estimates
Custom home builders can streamline their estimating process with templates, checklists and recipes (group of material and labor) features and re-use them over and over again, once they are in the system.
Builders can connect with their pro-dealer for real-time pricing, or upload their own price list for seamless estimating and takeoffs, not just the first time, but every single time. Custom home builders can rest easy knowing there are no mistakes or missed items.
Find out moreSend professional quotes
5x faster
Buildxact helps custom home builders stay ahead of their competitors and win more work with detailed and beautiful quotes, using the Buildxact quotation tool.
Builders can quote quickly with customizable templates based on the estimate and supercharge the RFQ process with pro dealers and subcontractors.
Find out moreManage projects easily
Custom home builders can keep their construction business running efficiently and stay on top of all the elements of the project with Buildxact’s construction project management software.
Builders can save time by building their schedule directly from their estimate and use it as the single source of truth for each project. Custom home builders can stay in constant communication with subcontractors, pro dealers and other teams involved in a project with automated email and text reminders.
find out moreTrack costs in real-time
Buildxact allows custom home builders to always know whether a job is over or under budget with clear cost-tracking features. Builders can improve future estimates and finetune their future takeoffs with easy cost-tracking that compares the estimate to the actual amount spent.
Custom home builders can create purchase orders and work orders, and keep track of multiple jobs in one clean dashboard.
find out moreSync your accounting software
Buildxact allows custom home builders to connect to Xero or Quickbooks construction accounting software and sync invoices and purchase orders.
Builders can access all of their plans and accounting data on the go or at the job site, so they do not have to wait until they are back at the office to check their numbers or send an invoice.
Find out moreCustomer Story – Waterloo CityConstruction
Pricing for takeoff software for construction
Cloud-based | Instant access | Mobile-friendly
Buildxact offers three options for your business to choose from, which are: Entry, Pro and Teams.
The “Entry” package costs $149 per month and allows one user. You are able to add an additional user for an extra $59 per month. This plan will provide simple and fast estimating construction takeoff software solutions, as well as the customizable quote builder.
The “Pro” package, which is our most popular package, costs $249 per month for two users and an additional $69 per month if you wish to add an additional user. This package will provide simple and fast estimating construction takeoff software solutions, the customizable quote builder, job management, GANTT Charts, purchase orders and variations, accounting and app integrations and flexible invoicing.
The “Teams” package costs $399 per month for four users and an additional $79 per month to add an additional user. This package includes all of the features available, which include: simple and fast estimating construction takeoff software solutions, the customizable quote builder, job management, GANTT Charts, purchase orders and variations, accounting and app integrations, flexible invoicing and user access controls.
Get access to all Buildxact’s features, no credit card required.
Create estimates, use the takeoff tool, quote jobs and more as you learn how Buildxact can help your business.
What our customers are saying
"It’s very intuitive, especially the takeoff and final estimate, and I can control what I want to show the client. I run my own company on a day-to-day basis and sub out the construction, and Buildxact saves me time."
– Ryan McDonald, RYMAC Construction
"The new level of organization that Buildxact brings helps me move quicker with fewer mistakes, and gives me confidence to take on more, and bigger projects."
– Matthew McCrimmon, Sabado Homes
“Buildxact fit the bill the most for me because it provides everything I need to run my construction company without the extra’s I don’t need.”
- Dustin Ballew, Blue Bexar Construction
"I learned how to do takeoffs with Buildxact training, and now I can budget with a preliminary set of plans. For example, our drywall subcontractors would only bid on a house once they completed the framing. Now, they can do it ahead, saving us all time.”
- Jeremy De Paz, Waterloo City Construction
Have a few questions? No problem
What’s the best way for custom home builders to get started on Buildxact?
It’s easy to get started with
Buildxact’s takeoff software. Create a home building estimate from a range of estimate templates.
For remodelers, the extension template or kitchen/bathroom template covers everything you need for your project, from site preparation to fixtures and fittings.
Can I sync with my accounting software?
Absolutely. Using our step-by-step integration guides, you can easily connect Buildxact to Xero Quickbooks.
It means no more double handling, and a lot less risk of mistakes. Plus, you’ll save loads of time!
Let's get started
Get ahead and stay ahead, with the most user-friendly estimating and construction management software for residential builders, remodelers and contractors.
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