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Types of construction takeoffs

Types of Construction Takeoffs

Takeoff Monkey sample Bluebeam project for landscape takeoff Construction takeoffs refer to the process of quantifying the amount of materials required for a construction project. It’s an important step in estimating…
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How to estimate construction projects

How to Estimate Construction Projects

Estimating construction projects involves several steps and requires knowledge and expertise in construction materials, labor, and project management. We generated a short list of the steps involved in estimating a…
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How long does completing a takeoff take?

How Long Does Completing a Takeoff Take?

If you’re a fan of the Takeoff Monkey blog, you know we’ve covered what a material takeoff is, our favorite takeoff software, and other common takeoff tools. But you may still wonder how long you…
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OST: Takeoff Monkey's favorite software

Takeoff Monkey’s Favorite Takeoff Software: OST

OST Software: Sample Takeoff Monkey project Landscape architects, commercial contractors, and estimators each deal with material takeoffs during the construction pre-bidding project stage. To increase the reliability of their bids, many use takeoff software…
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Construction bidding process

The Construction Bidding Process

Winning bids is the bread and butter of working as a contractor. You have to find projects to bid for, complete site visits, attend client meetings and spend countless hours…
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Landscape design help

Soft Versus Hardscape

If you’re new to the construction or landscaping industry, you’ve probably heard others mention phrases like ‘softscape design’ or ‘hardscaping materials’. We’ve taken the time to differentiate between the two…
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Construction takeoff tools

Common Takeoff Tools

We’ve defined what a material takeoff is but what tools do estimators need to complete a construction takeoff? Our team of industry experts has curated a list of typical items required for…
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Material takeoff services

How to Complete a Material Takeoff

In the construction industry, you’ve probably been asked for a material takeoff during the pre-bidding process for projects. Architects, landscape designers, and general contractors each have had to complete takeoffs in order…
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What is a takeoff?

What’s a Takeoff?

A construction material takeoff (MTO) is an essential process in construction estimating, which involves calculating the quantities and cost of materials needed for a construction project. It involves reviewing the project plans,…
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