Concrete takeoff software for PDF plans
Upload the structural and architectural sheets and specs. EstimatorAI helps read footing and pier schedules, dimensions and reinforcing notes so you can review the math and source sheets before pricing.
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This is EstimatorAI's general product walkthrough: upload plans, ask and review, export to Excel. It's an illustrative demo, not a concrete project, and it doesn't show real project quantities.
What gets measured
| Item | Typical unit |
|---|---|
| Concrete for footings, grade beams, slabs on grade, walls, columns, piers and elevated decks | Cubic yards (CY), using the specified dimensions and thickness |
| Slab area and thickness | Square feet (SF), with thickness recorded separately |
| Formwork contact area | Square feet of contact area (SFCA) |
| Rebar by size from schedules | Linear feet (LF) or tons, with laps and hooks stated |
| Welded wire fabric (WWF) and mesh | Square feet (SF) |
| Vapor barrier | Square feet (SF) |
| Edge forms | Linear feet (LF) |
| Control and expansion joints | Linear feet (LF) |
| Anchor bolts and embeds | Each (EA) |
Common pitfalls
- Missing slab-edge thickenings and turndowns.
- Using one slab thickness where the plans call for varying thicknesses.
- Taking plan dimensions without cross-checking footing schedules on structural sheets.
- Missing stepped footings and changes in elevation.
- Double-counting intersections or applying deductions and overlaps inconsistently.
- Leaving waste and overpour assumptions unstated.
- Omitting rebar laps and hooks or treating schedule lengths as final fabrication quantities.
- Confusing cubic yards (CY) with cubic feet (CF).
How EstimatorAI handles it
Upload structural and architectural PDF sheets with the specs. EstimatorAI reads footing and pier schedules and general notes, asks when a required dimension or thickness is missing, and shows the math and which sheets it used. Check the assumptions, intersections and quantities against the drawings before pricing. Questions you can ask:
- List all footing types on S-101 with sizes
- What is the slab on grade thickness and reinforcing per the general notes?
- Estimate CY for the continuous footings using the schedule
- Where are the slab thickenings?
Frequently asked questions
Can EstimatorAI do a concrete takeoff from PDF plans?
Yes. Upload structural and architectural PDFs and specs, then ask about footing and pier schedules, slabs, reinforcing and concrete quantities. Review the first pass and source sheets before pricing.
How are concrete volumes calculated?
Use the dimensions and thickness specified for each condition, convert the resulting volume to cubic yards, and state any deductions, overlaps and waste assumptions. Ask for missing dimensions rather than treating an assumption as a plan requirement.
Can it read reinforcing and footing schedules?
Yes. Ask for footing and pier sizes, rebar sizes and schedule requirements, then verify them against the structural sheets and general notes. Check laps, hooks and fabrication requirements separately.
Do I still need to review the takeoff?
Yes. Check dimensions, thicknesses, intersections, reinforcing and assumptions against the drawings before you price or order materials.
Can I export the takeoff to Excel?
Yes. Export your quantities to Excel and keep pricing in the spreadsheets you already use.
How much does EstimatorAI cost?
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial (card required). After the trial, EstimatorAI is $79/month, $149/quarter, or $499/year.
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