Question 1

How accurate are AI-generated takeoffs?

Accepted Answer

Takoffa is designed to produce takeoffs that estimators review, not blindly trust. Scope coverage verification highlights potential omissions and every quantity links back to its source, so your team can approve, adjust or override each item with confidence.

Question 2

Can I edit generated quantities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every line item is editable, and smart amendments let you refine the estimate using natural-language instructions. Manual overrides are always preserved through version history.

Question 3

Which file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

PDF drawings and specifications are the primary inputs. Multi-page drawing packs and revision uploads are supported natively.

Question 4

Can I export estimates?

Accepted Answer

BoQs, materials schedules and project programmes export to standard formats including spreadsheets, so they slot into your existing commercial and planning workflows.

Question 5

How does scope verification work?

Accepted Answer

Takoffa compares generated BoQ items against detected scope in the source documentation, flagging items that appear on drawings or specs but are missing from the estimate.

Question 6

Can multiple team members work together?

Accepted Answer

Team collaboration will be available on Professional and Enterprise tiers, with role-based access and per-project sharing soon.

Question 7

Where is project data stored?

Accepted Answer

Projects are hosted on secure managed cloud infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. Your drawings and specifications stay scoped to your account.

Question 8

Is training required to use Takoffa?

Accepted Answer

No. Takoffa is designed to be easy to learn without formal training. The built-in Help section provides interactive guided tours and step-by-step walkthroughs that explain the platform's core features as you use them. Whether you're creating your first takeoff, reviewing scope coverage, generating materials, or planning a project, the guides are there to help you get started quickly. New tutorials will continue to be added as the platform evolves.

Question 9

My PDF is very large. Should I split it before uploading?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when possible. Splitting very large drawing packages into smaller, logically grouped PDF files (for example, Architectural Drawings, Structural Drawings, and Specifications) can improve readability and help organize your project documentation. While Takoffa is designed to process large projects, well-structured files generally provide a smoother review experience and make it easier to locate information later. If you don't have dedicated PDF editing software, you can often split a large PDF by using your computer's built-in Print function. Simply choose Print, select Save as PDF (or Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows), and print only the page range you want to save as a new PDF. Repeat the process for the remaining page ranges to create smaller, easier-to-manage files.

Question 10

How do I convert my drawings or documents into PDF?

Accepted Answer

Takoffa accepts project documentation in PDF format. If your drawings or specifications are stored as Word documents, Excel files, images, or other formats, you can easily export or print them as PDF using Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or by using your computer's built-in Print function. Simply choose Print, select Save as PDF (or Microsoft Print to PDF on Windows), and print when using your computer's built-in Print function.

Question 11

Which countries does Takoffa currently support?

Accepted Answer

Takoffa is currently designed for construction projects in the United Kingdom, using UK construction terminology and estimating practices. Support for additional countries is part of our roadmap, and we plan to expand coverage to other English-speaking markets—including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand—and selected European countries in future releases.

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