CivilTakeoff offers a cloud‑based manual takeoff platform that lets contractors upload PDF plans and perform professional‑grade measurements directly in a web browser.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Contractors often rely on paper plans or heavyweight desktop software to perform earthwork, grading, and paving takeoffs, which requires time-consuming installation, limited collaboration, and can lead to measurement errors.
Solution
CivilTakeoff provides a cloud‑based manual takeoff platform that lets users upload PDF plans and perform professional‑grade measurements directly in a web browser. The tool offers instant setup with no software installation, real‑time collaboration among team members, and built‑in calculation utilities for volume and area. Users can export results to Excel and access project backups, while the platform scales from a free starter tier to paid plans with expanded storage, unlimited projects, and advanced analytics. The service is positioned as a foundation for future AI‑driven automated takeoffs, ensuring a clear migration path as automation capabilities mature.
Target Audience
Primary customers are general contractors, subcontractors, and estimating teams that need a flexible, collaborative solution for manual earthwork and paving takeoffs.
Features
- Browser‑based interface with lightning‑fast PDF upload and immediate measurement access
- Real‑time multi‑user collaboration and live project sharing
- Professional measurement tools for area, volume, length, and polygon editing
- Excel export of takeoff data and project backup retention
- Tiered subscription plans offering increased user limits, storage, and analytics dashboards
- 24/7 availability with no credit‑card requirement for the free tier