Measured quantities stop at the PDF
Traditional markups still need to be copied into a pricing sheet. Here, each layer can carry its unit, measured total and sell-rate link into the quote workflow.
SubbieTRAC / Modules / Takeoff
SubbieTRAC module
Measure the drawing. Keep the commercial context attached.
Calibrate PDF drawings, capture area, linear and count quantities, and organise them as traceable markup layers. Link measurements to sell rates, resolve drawing RFIs and build the live scope and quote without re-keying the measure.
Calibrated PDF takeoffArea, linear and count layersDrawing-linked RFIsLive scope and quote
The problem it removes
Stop separating the drawing, the measure and the price.
SubbieTRAC keeps the tender, source drawing, calibrated measurement, commercial rate and review history in one working record—so estimators can explain the quantity without reconstructing it later.
Drawing questions lose their location
RFIs, comments, photos and screenshots can sit beside the plan and stay pinned to the issue they explain.
Changes overwrite the evidence
Activity history records drawing, markup and location edits, with restore controls when the team needs to recover an earlier state.
Inside the product
A drawing workspace built around commercial decisions.
The live Demolition Plan shows the job, builder, tender number, stage, due date and quote revision above the drawing—keeping the measure anchored to the bid it supports.
See the source and the quantity at the same time
Work directly over the PDF, use calibrated scale, and organise quantities into named layers. Filters let the reviewer isolate measurements, notes, RFIs, comments and measurement types.
- Area, linear and count measurement
- Unite and subtract geometry tools
- Layer totals, perimeter and sublayer controls
- Notes, sticky notes, shapes, clouds and highlights
Link the measured layer to the rate
Choose a sell rate from the shared catalogue so the measured quantity can become a priced scope line rather than a number copied into another system.
Keep RFIs where the uncertainty starts
Create and track RFIs from the takeoff workspace, including their status, drawing pin and assigned party. Comments, photos, screenshots and locations remain one click away beside the plan.
Reviewers can see what is measured—and what is unresolved
The team does not need a separate RFI list or markup pack to understand the risk behind the quantity.
Turn measured layers into structured quote lines
The live quote builder carries the project and quote context forward, including measured quantity and unit. Add sell rates, descriptions, notes, options, exclusions and long-lead items, then preview PDF or export to Excel.
Less re-keyingCarry measured quantities into scope and quote.
Clearer reviewShow scale, geometry, layers and totals together.
Faster clarificationKeep RFIs and comments beside the drawing.
Stronger evidenceRetain version history and drawing context.
What your team can control
The tools behind a traceable commercial measure.
Each capability was verified in the live Takeoff workspace and keeps drawing work connected to tender decisions.
Area, linear and count tools
Measure the core quantities used across fitout, finishing and trade packages on a calibrated PDF.
Markup layers and geometry
Group quantities by named layer, reorder them, show sublayers or perimeter, and unite or subtract areas.
Calibration and scale control
Keep the active drawing scale visible beside zoom and fit controls before relying on measured totals.
Sell-rate links
Attach catalogue sell rates to measured layers so quantity and commercial basis move forward together.
Version history and restore
Review recorded drawing, markup and location activity and restore an earlier point when required.
Drawing evidence
Keep the source sheet, visible markup, measured total, annotations, comments and screenshots together.
Drawing-linked RFIs
Raise, search and track RFIs with their status, responsible party and drawing pin visible in the workspace.
Live scope and quote
Build quote sections from measured layers, add notes and options, then preview PDF or export to Excel.
Connected workflow
Move from record keeping to controlled action.
The module guides the work through a repeatable sequence while keeping its tender, project and commercial context attached.
Load
Open the drawing set and organise sheets.
Calibrate
Confirm scale and measurement settings.
Measure
Capture areas, lengths, counts and assemblies.
Review
Check omissions, revisions and measurement logic.
Reuse
Carry quantities into estimate, delivery and claim.
Value by role
Give each person the view they need without creating separate systems.
Estimator
Build a traceable quantity basis for the price and scope.
Outcome: Reduce remeasurement and improve tender consistency.
Project Manager
Reuse tender quantities for procurement, progress and change assessment.
Outcome: Keep delivery connected to what was priced.
Commercial Manager
See where claimed and varied quantities came from.
Outcome: Support recovery with clearer measurement evidence.
Connected by design
Takeoff becomes more valuable when the next workflow already has the context.
Move information forward instead of rebuilding it at every stage.
SubbieTRAC Takeoff
See how the module fits your current workflow.
Walk through your tender, project and commercial process with us and identify where disconnected information is exposing time, cost or margin.
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