With the advent of AI Takeoff Tools questions arise concerning the best takeoff methods for fast and accurate estimating. AI Takeoff or On-Screen Digital Takeoff?
AI Takeoff can quickly scan a PDF or other drawing formats and provide a fast process for accumulating and identifying point to point data, area volume data, item identification data and more. Depending on the process employed by the AI software method most of the data will be captured however, a review process by a qualified estimaor is required to identify missing items or items that have been incorrectly identified. Except for the review process AI will provided the takeoff process without human intervention. On-Screen Digital Takeoff will quickly import construction drawing data in many formats and allow takeoff directly on a computer screen with the intervention of a qualified estimator. Takeoff data will be accumulated and reviewed and revised by the estimator during the takeoff process. In either case the accuracy of the takeoff requires validation by an experienced estimator. We believe that both AI Takeoff and On-Screen Digital Takeoff have a place in the the estimators tool box. Qualification of the project type and project size will influence the best takeoff approach.
Wendes Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce our affiliation with Enlightenment Companies a professional and qualified source for estimating services for the Mechanical, Ductwork and Electrical Contracting Industry. Enlightenment Companies will provide estimating services for contractors as a service who require additional estimating capacity, fast turn around on projects or will act as an estimating partner for those companies who require outsourced estimating staffing. Projects are estimated using Wendes Estimating Software and may be provided for a completed project or conveyed to Wendes Software clients for review and revision. Mechanical Enlightenment Companies is shown on our Partner page and can be contacted directly from the link.