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On-Screen Takeoff has become an indispensable tool for construction professionals in various departments. Estimators rely on the software …
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What is On-Screen Takeoff?
On-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline takeoff, RFI, and bidding processes.
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What is On-Screen Takeoff?
On-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline takeoff, RFI, and bidding processes.
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What is On-Screen Takeoff?
On-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline bidding and RFI processes. On-Screen Takeoff includes core takeoff functionality, as well as automation features like auto-count and Intelligent Paste Logic. It also features bid management abilities like bid packaging, timestamping, bid changes, and API integration to interface with 3rd party estimating programs. The program also includes plan organization capabilities like plan sharing, importing, and warehousing and security.
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On-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline takeoff, RFI, and bidding processes.
Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.2.
The most common users of On-Screen Takeoff are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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On-Screen Takeoff has become an indispensable tool for construction professionals in various departments. Estimators rely on the software to put together accurate and quick job estimates, utilizing its incredible capabilities for cross calculations, complex divisions of quantities, and back calculations from 2D plans. The software's customizable databases cater to the specific needs of different departments, effectively organizing takeoffs in retail, academic, and hospitality divisions. Additionally, project managers and engineers occasionally use On-Screen Takeoff to verify proposed quantities from trade partners, ensuring the accuracy of subcontractor values and budget estimations. By consolidating takeoffs in one location and providing an itemized printable list of quantities, the software keeps everything organized and saves significant time throughout the estimation process. With its extensive features and user-friendly interface, On-Screen Takeoff has proven to be the preeminent takeoff software for over 15 years and continues to be a key part of the estimating workflow.
Speed: Many users have noted that the software significantly increases the speed of the estimating process. Several reviewers have mentioned that it allows them to break down projects into manageable pieces, resulting in more efficient workflows.
Ease of Use: The ease of use of the software has been praised by numerous users. They appreciate that it enables widespread adoption throughout their organizations without the need for extensive training. This user-friendly nature has made it easy for both experienced and novice estimators to quickly learn and navigate the software.
Versatility: The versatility of the software is frequently highlighted by users. It has proven effective for a wide range of projects, from large-scale building takeoffs to smaller tasks like sidewalks. This adaptability makes it a valuable tool for estimators working on various types and sizes of construction projects.
Common Cons:
- Limited collaboration and real-time access: Some users have expressed frustration with the software's restriction of only one individual being allowed into a project at a given time, as well as the lack of multiple user access and real-time updating capabilities.
- Cumbersome file management and navigation: Several reviewers have found it inconvenient to switch between different sheets of the plan set, and have suggested adding features like a functionality to jump to another page or a 'recently viewed sheets' section for quick navigation. Additionally, some users have noted difficulties in uploading documents to the program and locating the backup database.
- Lack of advanced features and modern interface: While users generally find the basic functionality intuitive, they feel that more advanced features require additional training and digging. Furthermore, some reviewers believe that the software's user interface is dated and out of touch with current design trends.
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- We have been using it for so long now, that our users are very savvy with the product.
- On-Screen Takeoff has provided us with a speedy and effective way to quantify projects.
- This software enables us to provide detailed takeoff sheets to owners, communicating scope carried on a visual medium.
February 25, 2020
Watch yourself work
- For us, it has undoubtedly been a positive experience. We have been using it since 2000, so we have a lot of time invested in the program.
- We certainly use less paper than we did before we started using On-Screen Takeoff.
- It has sped the bid process
- It has improved our accuracy in the bidding process
January 23, 2020
On-Screen Takeoff is the standard to beat
- We are able to continually get accurate and competitive bids out on time due to the ease of use OST provides.
January 21, 2020
Takeoff Super Software
- The main benefit for using this software is that our estimating takeoff productivity has gone way up from where it was before allowing us to compile bids and estimates in a quicker and more accurate way.
- The ease of use has allowed us to reduce the time and investment we have had to put into training new hires on the software.
February 07, 2019
On-Screen Takeoff: Great for Conceptual Estimates!
- I am not involved in the overall profit/budget of the company.
February 04, 2019
Utilize On-Screen Takeoff so you can takeoff more time!
- Quick quantity takeoffs
- Double checking subcontractors accuracy
- Creating easily understood graphics
December 18, 2018
OST Is For Me
- The software has more than paid for itself because the company has been able to save lots of money when awarding to subs since it is easy to verify quantities to qualify their bids.
- Less of a chance of under-ordering products since the visible audit trail improves accuracy. Also you spend less since you aren't ordering more than you should be.
December 11, 2018
Powerful and Efficient
- Creating consistent takeoffs
- Speeding up the estimating process
March 20, 2017
Future of Construction Takeoff
- It makes it much quicker for doing 2D takeoffs and estimators are able to get things done more quickly
- Being able to print out takeoffs in color and take them to the owner has been a good sales tool. Although, this is becoming archaic and OST needs to come up with 3D functionality. Owners are rarely impressed with colored 2D takeoffs like they used to be.
August 10, 2016
Good product!
- It has greatly helped with productivity.
August 02, 2016
OST for Precision
- Definitely a lot more precise than conventional methods.
- Less prone to making mistake when adding up quantities in the summary for each area assigned.
- Certain line items are easier to take off manually than using OST. (e.g. when counting the number of shear studs on each beam on each floor plan). I prefer just pulling out an old calculator because it's faster than assigning each beam x amount of shear studs. If OST can somehow read the boxed numbers on the plans, this would save me at least 1/3 of my time on each sheet.
August 02, 2016
On-Screen Takeoff Review
- It saves a lot of time especially when you need to revisit or redo a take-off.
- It's faster to upload & perform a take-off in On-Screen versus doing take-offs by hand.
- Although there is still room for error, there is less error in On-Screen since you set the scale of each sheet and it auto calculates your take-offs as you move along.