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BRAND BOA provides professional quantity take-off services for residential, commercial and civil construction projects across the United States. Our estimators carefully review your architectural, structural and MEP drawings to measure and itemize the materials, labour quantities and project components required for each trade. From concrete, masonry and structural steel to roofing, finishes, electrical, plumbing and external works, every take-off is prepared with accuracy and organized into a clear, easy-to-use format. You will receive detailed quantity schedules and marked-up drawings in PDF, Excel or your preferred format, helping contractors, subcontractors, developers and suppliers prepare reliable bids, control material costs and reduce the risk of costly omissions. Simply send us your complete project drawings, and we will deliver your quantity take-off—typically within seven working days, depending on the project’s size and complexity.
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Upload your complete architectural, structural, civil or MEP drawings and tell us which trades and quantities you require.
A detailed quantity take-off provides the foundation for accurate estimating, competitive bidding and effective construction planning. Its key benefits includes :
More accurate cost estimates : Calculates the materials, labour and resources required before construction begins.
Competitive and profitable bids: Helps contractors submit well-priced proposals without underestimating project costs.
Fewer costly omissions: Identifies project components that could otherwise be missed during manual estimating.
Specialist Quantity Take-Off Disciplines
Civil, Earthwork and Sitework Take-Offs
Civil and sitework take-offs quantify the operations required to prepare, grade, service and externally develop a construction site. The scope may include topsoil stripping, bulk excavation, cut-and-fill volumes, trench excavation, engineered backfill, compaction layers, grading, aggregate subbases, paving, kerbs, drainage and underground utilities. Quantities are derived from site plans, grading drawings, profiles, cross-sections and geotechnical information where available. Earthwork accuracy depends on the quality of the existing and proposed surface data; therefore, datum levels, formation elevations, bulking factors, shrinkage and unsuitable-material assumptions are clearly identified.
Concrete, Masonry and Structural Framing Take-Offs
This package provides a coordinated quantification of load-bearing and non-load-bearing construction. Concrete measurements may include foundations, footings, grade beams, columns, walls, slabs, stairs, equipment bases, formwork contact areas and reinforcement where sufficient detailing is available. Masonry quantities cover brickwork, concrete masonry units, blockwork, mortar, reinforcement, ties, lintels and control joints. Timber and light-gauge metal-framing take-offs identify studs, joists, rafters, trusses, plates, headers, sheathing and associated accessories by size, spacing, length and assembly type. Openings, penetrations and changes in wall or framing specification are measured separately to maintain scope clarity.
Roofing and Building-Envelope Take-Offs
Building-envelope take-offs quantify the systems responsible for protecting the structure from water, air and thermal transmission. Roof measurements account for plan area, pitch-adjusted surface area, membrane systems, insulation, vapour barriers, underlays, flashings, copings, gutters, downpipes and perimeter terminations. Façade quantities may include cladding, siding, rainscreen assemblies, masonry veneer, stucco, weather barriers and thermal insulation. Doors, windows, curtain-wall units, louvers and associated openings are scheduled by type, size and location. Interfaces, penetrations and transitions between envelope systems are identified because these details frequently generate pricing omissions.
Interior-Finishes Take-Offs
Interior-finish take-offs convert room layouts, partition types, reflected-ceiling plans, finish schedules and elevations into measurable trade packages. Quantities may include drywall or plasterboard layers, metal framing, insulation, suspended ceilings, acoustic panels, flooring, tiling, skirting, wall finishes, painting and window treatments. Wall and ceiling finishes are segregated by substrate, finish code, height and specified coating system. Flooring is measured by room and material type, with transitions, trims, base details and relevant waste allowances identified separately. This detailed classification supports supplier enquiries, subcontractor comparisons, procurement scheduling and room-by-room cost control.
External Works and Landscaping Take-Offs
External-works take-offs quantify the constructed and landscaped elements beyond the primary building footprint. The scope may include fencing, gates, retaining elements, pedestrian paving, hardstanding, kerbs, steps, ramps, bollards, street furniture and other hardscape components. Landscape quantities can incorporate planting beds, turf, topsoil, imported growing media, mulch, trees, shrubs and irrigation components where documented. Materials are separated by specification, thickness, finish and installation zone. Subbase layers, bedding materials, edge restraints and excavation requirements are measured independently so that the complete external-work build-up can be priced rather than only its visible surface.
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Take-Offs
MEP take-offs quantify the distribution systems, equipment and terminal devices shown on coordinated services drawings and schedules. Mechanical measurement may include HVAC equipment, ductwork by size and material, insulation, dampers, grilles, diffusers and associated fittings. Plumbing take-offs can cover pipework, valves, fittings, fixtures, pumps, drainage and specialist systems. Electrical quantities may include luminaires, switches, receptacles, distribution boards, conduit, cable tray, cabling and low-voltage devices. Items are classified by system, size, specification and installation location. Our take-offs support pricing and procurement but do not replace engineering design, load calculations or statutory system certification.
Structural-Steel Take-Offs
Our structural-steel take-offs provide a systematic quantification of the primary and secondary steelwork defined within structural drawings, schedules and specifications. We measure beams, columns, channels, angles, hollow sections, plates, bracing, metal decking, stairs, ladders and miscellaneous steel by member designation, length, count and calculated weight. Base plates, connection plates, stiffeners, bolts and other connection components are included where sufficient connection detailing is provided. Quantities may also be organised by level, sequence, steel grade or erection zone to support procurement and tender analysis. Structural-steel take-offs are estimating documents and do not constitute fabrication drawings, connection design or structural certification.
