Quantity Estimations with Bluebeam

Q: What is quantity estimation software?

Quantity estimation software is a digital tool designed to help construction professionals calculate material quantities and associated costs for a project. Quantity estimation refers to the process of measuring dimensions, counting items and quantifying materials from project drawings. Estimating involves applying costs to those quantities to create an accurate budget or tender proposal. Bluebeam simplifies this process by offering: Customisable markup tools: Precisely measure lengths, areas and volumes directly on PDF plans Dynamic quantity link: Automatically link measurement data to Excel for real-time updates Visual organisation: Colour-code and label quantity estimations to clearly differentiate materials and measurements

Q: What kind of software do contractors use for quantity estimations?

Speed and accuracy during the quantity estimation process are crucial for capturing a project’s true scope. That’s why contractors around the world use Bluebeam to perform quantity estimations more quickly and accurately. You can upload PDF drawings, take precise measurements (including volume, angle, etc.) and then link totals to Excel worksheets for automatic tender calculations. You can also mark up and measure together with teammates in real time using customisable tool sets tailored to your trade. That means higher-quality estimations and better tenders.

Q: What are the benefits of using construction software for quantity estimation management?

Quantity estimation software allows you to be extremely precise, even when you’re working to a short deadline. Bluebeam software gives construction teams powerful, easy-to-use measurement tools purpose-built for construction projects, which allow you to take precise measurements more quickly. You can also customise and share custom tool sets to standardise your quantity estimation process, project after project. Bluebeam also allows you to link measurement totals from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic tender calculations. Check out the ‘Popular Features’ section above to learn more about what Bluebeam has to offer.

Reduce errors and rework

Capture a project’s true scope with dynamic measurement tools purpose-built for contractors in all speciality trades.
Take quick, precise measurements and track running totals as you draw. Then display measurements directly on the drawing itself to communicate important information faster.
Mark up and measure together at the same time using custom, shareable, scalable tool sets and export quantity estimation data to Excel.

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All the tools you need to finish the job faster

Advanced Measurement Tools

Measure volume, depth, radius, wall area, angle or arc, perform area and volume cutouts and customise counts.
Viewports

Easily take measurements from detail sheets by creating multiple scaled viewports in a single drawing.
Quantity Link

Link measurement totals seamlessly from multiple PDFs to Excel worksheets for automatic tender calculations.
Dynamic Fill

Section off and fill complex drawing regions to easily generate markups, measurements and spaces.
Markups List

Track all markups in an integrated, customisable list for improved accountability and easily create PDF, CSV or XML reports.
Visual Search

Search for symbols within PDFs and add hyperlinks and highlights, or even apply custom counts to search results.
Legends

Create a visual summary of markup data on your PDF, which automatically updates as you make changes.
Profiles

Store your preferred toolbars, tool sets and display settings in a custom interface profile or choose from preloaded profiles.
Studio Sessions

Invite anyone in the office or the field to digitally mark up and measure together at the same time.

Enhance quantity estimations with Bluebeam

Bluebeam’s quantity estimation software tools offer several advantages for construction professionals:

Precision: Measure lengths, areas and volumes accurately with customisable tools
Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks and export data directly to Excel
Collaboration: Share marked-up PDFs with team members in real time
Flexibility: Customise measurement tools to match specific project requirements
Visualisation: Colour-code and label quantity estimations for clarity and organisation
Bluebeam’s intuitive interface ensures that even complex quantity estimations can be performed quickly and accurately, giving you a competitive edge in bidding.