The best takeoff software
Around the world, residential builders and trades like you use Buildxact.
book a demo 14 day Free trialEasy-to-use estimating takeoff software,
from first takeoff to final invoice
Build smarter, not harder with Buildxact’s takeoff software. Custom designed and built for the needs of residential builders and trades, Buildxact has all the features you need, and none you don’t.
Buildxact is so easy-to-use, you and your team can get started quickly with minimal training. From first client meeting to final invoice, Buildxact is the only takeoff software you need to get your estimates done right, and to manage your residential construction jobs – end-to-end.
A simple, better way
Bring your estimating and job management together onto one platform, and easily sync with your existing construction accounting software so there’s no double handling of information.
Get your takeoffs done online up to 80% faster – win back your evenings, stress less and spend more time growing your business with Buildxact.
Customer Story – Shawco Building
Key benefits of Buildxact’s estimating takeoff software
Save time
No more late nights or weekends behind the computer. Use Buildxact’s residential construction takeoff software to automate manual processes and save time. Do the takeoff once, then have the measurements available to estimate any other items.
Improve accuracy
Swap Excel, paper plans and scale rulers for takeoff estimating software and let Buildxact do the calculations for you. By removing the risk of human error, you’ll have confidence that your numbers are accurate, first time, every time.
Win more work
Quote accurately and quickly (up to 5x faster!) with Buildxact’s quotation tool. Stand out from the pack with customisable professional quotes and prompt communication with homeowners.
Increase efficiency
Measure and estimate jobs in on step with takeoffs automatically linked to the item costs. Count items and measure takeoffs in square, lineal or cubic metres. Easily manage and quickly make changes to your project with just a few clicks.
Maximise profitability
Have confidence that your project is profitable from the first takeoff to final invoice. Buildxact’s easy-to-use building construction management software means you can manage jobs and track costs from the palm of your hand, so you never miss a thing.
Reduce uncertainty
Remove the guesswork of your project’s profitability with a clear view of budgets in real-time. Easily integrate Buildxact with your existing construction accounting software and sync invoices and purchase orders. A lot less admin, and a lot less risk of mistakes.
Key features of Buildxact:
The only estimating software you need
Complete takeoffs online
80% faster
No more Excel, paper plans and scale rulers – complete your takeoffs on-screen in minutes with Buildxact’s user-friendly polygon tool.
Price jobs in one step with digital takeoffs linked to item costs.
Find out moreCreate quick and accurate cost estimates
Streamline your estimating process with templates, checklists and recipes (group of material and labour) features and re-use over and over again.
Upload your suppliers’ pricelist or your own pricelist for seamless estimating and takeoffs, first time, everytime. No mistakes or missed items.
Find out moreSend professional quotes 5x faster
Get the jump on your competitors and win more work with detailed and beautiful quotes, using Buildxact quotation tool.
Quote quickly with customisable templates bassed off your estimate and supercharge your RFQ process with suppliers and subcontractors.
Find out moreManage jobs easily
Keep your construction business running efficeintly and stay across all the elements of the job with Buildxact’s construction project management software.
Save time by building your schedule directly from your estimate and use it as the single source of truth for each job. Stay in touch with subcontractors, suppliers, and team with automated email and text reminders.
Find out moreTrack costs in real-time
Always know whether your job is over or under budget with clear cost-tracking features. Improve future estimates and finetune your future takeoffs with easy cost-tracking that compares the estimate to actual spend.
Create purchase orders and work orders, and keep track of multiple jobs in one clean dashboard.
find out moreSync your accounting software
Connect to Xero, MYOB or Quickbooks construction accounting software and sync invoices and purchase orders.
You can access all your plans and accounting data on the go or at the job site, so you don’t have to wait until you’re back at the office to check your numbers or send an invoice.
find out moreCustomer Story – Bryce Parker Homes
Pricing for construction management software
Cloud-based | Instant access | Mobile-friendly
14-day free trial
Get access to all Buildxact’s features, no credit card required.
Create estimates, use the takeoff tool, quote jobs and more as you learn how Buildxact can help your business.
Monthly subscription –
From $149 a month
Simple month-to-month pricing and unlimited quotes.
Covers everything you need including software, training, support, upgrades and maintenance.
Access on any device and cancel any time.
What our customers are saying
"Takeoffs before Buildxact were ridiculous! They just led to a lot of wasted time. My quoting time for projects has dramatically reduced, and the fact that we’re sending out purchase orders now for everything is great."
– Bryce Parker, Bryce Parker Homes
“I found Buildxact pretty easy to get started with. All it took was 45 minutes and I was already able to put together and estimate and produce a quote.”
– Jaye Ibrahim, Jetcon Building and Construction
Have a few questions? No problem
How do residential builders get started with takeoffs on Buildxact?
Getting started couldn’t be easier! Buildxact’s takeoff tool is easy to set up and run in a matter of minutes.
Just upload your drawings into one of our pre-made templates, and in 10-minutes, you’re 85% done with an estimate.
How can I do a takeoff for flooring?
Buildxact’s takeoff software is easy to use. To do a basic takeoff for flooring, you can use the metre squared measurement feature.
Simple use one of the estimate templates available and select your unit of measurement.
Do you have recipes/formulas for carpentry?
Absolutely! Buildxact’s takeoff tool has a wide range of recipes designed to save you time and stress.
Recipes can be used to quickly add a pre-build of items into a project, including materials and labour. Carpenters can use recipes in Buildxact for things like framing.
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