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PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect

PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect

Overview

What is PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect?

PlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction estimating. It features a drag-and-drop interface and automatically calculates material and labor estimations in exportable formats. PlanSwift was acquired by ConstructConnect in the middle of 2018.

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$1,595

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Product Details

What is PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect?

PlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction. It provides a drag-and-drop interface that utilizes assembly templates for quantity counts and measurements. PlanSwift automatically calculates material and labor calculations and exports the information via built-in reports or as raw data to 3rd party software like Excel. The tool provides trade-specific features for general contractors, concrete, drywall, electrical, flooring, framing, HVAC, landscaping, painting, plumbing, and other specialties. It is priced at $1595 for the first year, then $300/year per license in subsequent years.

PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationNo
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PlanSwift is a versatile software that caters to the needs of various departments within an organization. The primary use case revolves around the pre-construction department, where team members utilize the software for take-off and pricing of intricate plans. With PlanSwift, the process becomes easier, quicker, and clearer, ensuring smooth collaboration among team members. Additionally, the Project Management team relies on the software to confirm take-off items, while former members of the estimating department occasionally use it for quantity takeoffs on project sites. However, most estimators now prefer Bluebeam for this task.

Contractors across different trades have expressed their satisfaction with PlanSwift's accuracy and ability to provide marked up drawings. This feature enables them to easily identify variations, saving time and effort during project execution. In terms of compatibility, users value PlanSwift's integration with Excel, allowing them to present schedules in their preferred format for clients. The software's impact on productivity cannot be underestimated, as it significantly reduces the time and paperwork required for measuring jobs.

Customer service is another aspect that receives praise from users. The responsiveness and support offered by the customer service department have been appreciated by customers. With its availability on both mobile devices and desktop computers, PlanSwift offers accessibility and flexibility to users.

Overall, PlanSwift functions as a central hub for construction businesses, serving as the primary quantity take-off software for Project Managers and Estimators in organizations like Benchmark Construction. It streamlines workflow across departments by providing accurate quantities and valuable information for trade partners and project managers alike. Furthermore, it replaces paper copies of drawings and saves time and expenses in proposal building in the estimation department. Lastly, PlanSwift finds application in determining product quantities required by Territory Managers across the country in the Project Development department.

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Convenient Single Click/Hover-over Feature: Several users have found the single click/hover-over functionality in PlanSwift to be extremely convenient for quickly obtaining various attributes of a take-off. According to their feedback, this feature proves particularly helpful when determining the length of slab edge form for multiple types of slabs in different areas.

Highly Praised Browsing Feature: The browsing capability in PlanSwift has received high praise from many users. They appreciate how it simplifies file and image sharing with colleagues by allowing them to easily add any file or image from across their network.

Major Advantage of Integration with MS Excel: Many users consider the seamless integration between PlanSwift and MS Excel as one of its major advantages. It significantly streamlines the process of creating and evaluating reports during or at the end of a project.

  1. Lack of user-friendly features beyond linear and square foot takeoffs: Some users have expressed that the software becomes outdated and less intuitive when using functions beyond linear foot and square foot takeoffs, making it difficult for them to perform more complex tasks efficiently.

  2. Difficulty in accessing technical support: Several users have found it challenging to schedule technical support sessions and have reported limited availability, leading to dissatisfaction with the assistance provided by the company.

  3. Limited training resources: Users have mentioned that the training videos offered by the software are limited in scope and hard to follow, hindering their ability to effectively learn how to use the program.

Reviews

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PlanSwift - The Best Take-Off Software Around

Rating: 10 out of 10
August 07, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
3 years of experience
  • Easy to use and intuitive.
  • Accurate data to use for projects, allowing for a central hub for all teams to work from.
  • It's a central stop from take off and plan review all the way to plugging numbers into our estimating.
  • The ability to link through SharePoint, which always access from any user and location.

Upload and view your drawings with ease.

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 25, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
1 year of experience
  • PlanSwift drawing uploads are fast and easy. It recognizes the pages and titles with very little error.
  • Drawing can be viewed offline including older versions for comparison. You can select which drawings you want to download to save room on your device.

PlanSwift -- Necessary, but not the best

Rating: 7 out of 10
June 09, 2019
SJ
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
5 years of experience
  • PlanSwift can be used in basic functions (LF & SF takeoffs) very easily.
  • Has a quick interface for browsing and viewing.
  • Provides easy export to excel functions.

PlanSwift Review

Rating: 8 out of 10
October 25, 2017
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
4 years of experience
  • Maintains the files internally allowing us to work on projects anywhere.
  • With a great UX, it is easy to use. Easy to train on and learn.
  • Professional product output is appreciated by customers.

Quantifying made super easy!

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 16, 2016
KS
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
2 years of experience
  • It has this really convenient single click/hover-over feature where it tells various attributes of a take-off. For example, if an area has multiple types of slabs, and we need to find the length of slab edge form for all of those, we just need to hover over each area and it gives us the quantities.
  • It has a great browsing feature - you can add any file/image from across your network thus making it easier to share with colleagues.
  • It integrates directly with MS Excel thus making it easier to create and evaluate reports during or at the end of a project.
  • It has good tools for editing as well - for instance you take off a slab on grade as floating but later find out that it sits on top of the foundation walls - you don't need to redo the take off, you can merely double-click, add extra points and move them around to modify your work.

Plan. Swift. Takeoff - does what it says on the tin

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 18, 2016
AN
Vetted Review
Verified User
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
2 years of experience
  • Great interface with other software. Excel reports make it a breeze for my clients to interface with their own management software.
  • Easy to set up different components and pricing structures. Time spent setting these up properly will save hundreds of hours down the line.
  • Very simple to learn, with videos to walk you through each task.
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