Takeoff Live

Takeoff Live is digital takeoff and estimating software. Users do not need a digitizer or printed plans, and the maker says a photograph of the plans from a digital camera can be used.

What Takeoff Live offers

• Digital takeoff — measuring done on screen.
• Photo plans — pictures of drawings can serve as the plan source.
• Excel export — results go out to Microsoft Excel.
• Guided tour — a short walkthrough of the product on the website.
• Trial download — a trial copy is available.

Who it works with

The site lists flooring, concrete, earthwork, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, drywall, acoustical, highway and heavy, electrical and mechanical contractors, plus building material companies.