VirtualUX provides construction takeoff and cost estimating services for general contractors, subcontractors, builders and suppliers across the US and Canada. Send us your plans and our estimators prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, material lists and cost estimates you can use to bid with confidence. We cover residential and commercial projects across almost every trade and work in PlanSwift and Bluebeam.
Construction Takeoff and Estimating Services
Outsourced Takeoffs Without the Overhead
Hiring a full-time estimator is expensive, and most contractors only need takeoffs when a bid comes in. Outsourcing your takeoffs to VirtualUX gives you an estimating team on demand. You send the plan set, we send back a clear takeoff and estimate, and you only pay for the projects you send us. Pricing is set per project and kept affordable for small and mid-size contractors.
Accurate Quantity Takeoffs for Every Trade
Winning bids starts with knowing exactly how much material a job needs. Our estimators review your drawings and specifications line by line and measure every item in PlanSwift or Bluebeam. You get an organized takeoff with quantities by trade, marked up plans showing what was measured, and notes on anything in the drawings that needs a second look before you bid.
Why Contractors Choose Us
Entrenched, outdated processes limit agility. VirtualUX process transformation solves that.
Our takeoff process is simple. You send us your plan set along with the scope, trades and bid date. We review the drawings and specifications and confirm the scope with you before we start. Our estimators then measure every item in PlanSwift or Bluebeam, covering sitework, concrete, masonry, steel, wood framing, drywall, insulation, roofing, doors and windows, flooring, painting, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Every takeoff is reviewed a second time before delivery. You receive the quantities in Excel, marked up plans and, if you need it, a full cost estimate. Any open questions about the plans are listed clearly so you can resolve them before you submit your bid.
We prepare residential takeoffs and estimates for home builders, remodelers and trade contractors. Whether it is a single family home or a large apartment building, we measure every trade on the plans and give you quantities you can order from and bid with.
- Single Family House
- Multi-Family House
- Modular homes
- Pre-Fabricated Homes
- Residential Complexes
- Apartment Buildings
- Retirement Communities
- Townhomes Houses
Our estimators prepare commercial takeoffs for general contractors and subcontractors bidding on projects of all sizes. We work through the architectural, structural and MEP drawings and organize the quantities by trade and CSI division so they are easy to price and compare.
- Offices
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Retail Stores
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Shopping Malls
- Banks
- Educational Buildings
- Entertainments Venues
- Industrial Buildings
- Mixed Use Developments
Cost Estimating
Need more than quantities? We turn your takeoff into a detailed cost estimate with material and labor costs broken down by trade, so you can check your numbers and submit a competitive bid. Estimates can be built on your own unit prices or on current market rates.
Material Takeoffs
Our material takeoffs give you exact quantities of concrete, lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring and every other material on the plans. Builders, subcontractors and suppliers use them to place accurate orders and avoid waste and shortages.
