Concrete Takeoff Software
ContractorCounter is browser-based concrete takeoff software: upload PDF or image plans, calibrate the scale once, and take off the concrete quantities directly on the sheet into a live Bill of Quantities that flows through to a priced quote.
Free to start — no card · 3-day Pro trial unlocks exports
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Measure concrete quantities on the drawing
Take off slab and footing areas, then drive volume from the area and a pour depth to get cubic yards or cubic metres directly. Measure formwork perimeter, rebar as linear runs, and pour counts, so a foundation or slab package produces the volume the supplier actually quotes against.
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How concrete quantities land in the Bill of Quantities
Slab and footing areas carry their depth, so BOQ lines read in cubic yards or cubic metres and change the moment you edit a thickness; formwork perimeter and rebar runs stay linear alongside them. Every line feeds the Bill of Quantities and traces back to the geometry that produced it, so editing the drawing updates the quantity instead of starting a re-keying job — in the office or on the iPad on site, within the wider construction takeoff software workspace.
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How concrete takeoff works here
Because volume is height-driven, change the slab thickness once and the cubic-yard quantity updates without re-measuring the area. Formwork comes off the perimeter of the same polygon, and rebar runs measure linearly on the calibrated sheet, so the pour, the forms, and the steel all trace back to one drawing.
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A worked example, with the math shown
The math the page runs for you: a measured 148 m² slab at 150 mm thick is 148 × 0.15 = 22.2 m³ of concrete; bump the pour to 200 mm and the same polygon reads 29.6 m³ — no re-measuring, because volume is area-driven. In imperial, a 1,600 sq ft slab at 6 in is 1,600 × 0.5 ÷ 27 = 29.6 cu yd. Add the supplier's waste allowance (typically 5–10%) on the BoQ line, and the formwork edge comes off the same polygon's perimeter, so one shape prices the pour and the forms. To price the volume, check current concrete prices by city or run a quick estimate in the free concrete calculator. The full method is in measuring concrete quantities from drawings.
Bluebeam, PlanSwift & desktop takeoff tools vs ContractorCounter
A practical comparison for contractors choosing a markup and drawing review workflow.
| Category | ContractorCounter | Bluebeam, PlanSwift & desktop takeoff tools |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Any browser: Windows, Mac, iPad | Windows desktop install (VM for Mac) |
| Takeoff to quote | Live BOQ to multi-version quotes | Usually a separate estimating step |
| AI assistance | AI counts, markups & scale (you review) | Usually manual |
| Free option | Free trial — card required | Trial only |
| Pricing | Free trial, then US$14/month; US$249 one-time lifetime | License + maintenance per seat |
Common questions
Questions about Concrete takeoff
What is concrete takeoff software?
Concrete takeoff software measures the quantities a concrete estimator prices: slab and footing area, height-driven volume in cubic yards or cubic metres, formwork perimeter, and rebar. ContractorCounter computes volume from the calibrated area and a pour depth and pushes every quantity into a live Bill of Quantities.
Is there free concrete takeoff software?
ContractorCounter is free to try on Pro or Team: add a card to start with calibrated measurement, counts, and a Bill of Quantities, then take off a real concrete job before the first charge. Cancel before then to avoid billing.