Material Takeoffs Done With Ease Using Web-Based Design Software

Submitted by SmartBuild Systems

In previous articles, we’ve introduced you to SmartBuild Systems (SBS) and shown you how to create bids in just 15 minutes. Now, let's dive into the details of one of the most important aspects of a construction project: creating accurate materials takeoffs. Grab your hard hats, and let's jump right in.

We know how critical construction takeoffs are to getting accurate counts of materials before submitting a bid—if you’re unable to nail down accurate takeoffs, you could be stuck overpaying for materials and cutting into your profit. With SBS, you can take off any building material: interior drywall, trim, millwork, cement, etc.

SBS is the construction industry’s only web-based system that automates complete design for all metal structures and stud frame buildings. It’s so easy that anyone can make a 3D model. With SmartBuild, it’s possible to design and view buildings with a customer in real-time, easily designing any building in a matter of minutes.

Information generated by SmartBuild Systems:

• Buildable materials list

• 3D model

• Cut lists for framing and panels

• Full set of drawings

• Pricing and sales proposals

The takeoff phase in a construction project may not be the most exciting part of your project, but it's undeniably an important one. Contractors who cut corners on their estimates due to inaccurate takeoffs risk tarnishing their reputation with material shortages and project delays. However, those who invest the time in precise construction takeoffs find themselves completing projects on schedule, within budget, and with healthy profit margins.

With SBS, contractors can ensure accurate takeoffs, leading to more informed bidding and successful project outcomes.

See SmartBuild In Action

SmartBuild Systems’ cutting-edge technology revolutionized the post-frame construction industry, resulting in increased sales for contractors and building materials suppliers. Now, this innovative software is available for all metal buildings as an equally powerful sales tool.

For more information, try SmartBuild Systems’ interactive demo by clicking here.

About SmartBuild Systems

SmartBuild Systems offers a complete design system for metal buildings, post-frame buildings, carports, porches, wrap-arounds, barndominiums, interior layouts, metal roofing and reroofing. Simple for anyone to use, this web-based software quickly generates a 3D model, material lists, pricing, proposals, and construction documents for almost any building, floor plan, carport, or roof. SmartBuild can feed its framing requirements automatically to roll forming machinery that is offered by its sister company, International Steel Framing, to produce all the cold formed steel material.

Roofing Passport is a fully automated roofing software platform for estimating and ordering that puts contractors in command of the bidding process. Applicable for residential and commercial roofs - new and existing construction - Roofing Passport’s database gives contractors complete control over inventory, pricing, and takeoff processes for all roofing materials, including metal.

For more information, visit https://smartbuildsystems.com.