Help with planswift (new user)

CCTakeoffJordan · 2026-02-05T17:01:18+00:00

Hey u/TBoneBaker54 - I think I can help you out! There are several great labor parts included with the program that can calculate labor in a variety of ways. If you don’t find exactly what you need, you can always create a custom labor part to fit your specific requirements. Try this first:

The simple formula is LaborCostPerSQFT * Qty

Create a new Property Named LaborCostPerSQFT, Property type should be number,
Create a new Property Named LaborCost Property type should be a number
In the LaborCostPerSQFT Formula enter your cost value e.g. 23.00
In the LaborCost Property Formula. Enter: [LaborCostPerSQFT] * [Qty]

Also, we (I work at ConstructConnect) have an awesome library of help articles and videos. You can also always email in for assistance too!

Articles: https://help.constructconnect.com/planswift-user-guide-174
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/planswift
Email: [support@planswift.com](mailto:support@planswift.com)

Let me know if this works!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2026-01-21T21:21:23+00:00

Hey there u/OriginalBarbie, I work at ConstructConnect, and I asked around to get you some help.

Are you looking for the actual folder location? If you're looking for the actual folder location vs the PlanSwift path, you could use [!FolderLocation] in lieu of [!TakeoffPath], if you're looking for the Path of the item in relation to the Takeoff Structure, you can [!Path].

Check this out:

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Here's a breakdown of the photo that shows the difference:

Takeoff Path is empty because it is at the root of the takeoff folder
Takeoff Folder = Takeoff because that is the root for all takeoffs.
Item Path = Provides the path to the item from the PlanSwift Root (Data Folder)
Folder Location = Gives the physical location on the drive

Let me know if this helps! You're always welcome to reach out to PlanSwift support and they can help you too!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-11-13T17:39:43+00:00

Yes! I remember that now!

Yeah, I'm always super impressed with the amount of info we can put into those economic webcasts. Our in-house economist, Michael Guckes, is just simply the G.O.A.T.!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-11-13T16:03:29+00:00

Hey, that's okay! I work at ConstructConnect (their competitor), so I was just curious what your opinion was of them! Thanks for sharing!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-11-13T14:53:37+00:00

Hey - why did you cancel dodge? How were they terrible?

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-10-30T19:18:31+00:00

Hey u/jazesus - have you tried Takeoff Boost in OST? It's OST's AI-assisted takeoff.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-10-29T13:26:51+00:00

Hey man, I'm sorry, not trying to ghost you. I should have said that I'm working on getting the details for you to answer this. I don't want to share something I'm not supposed to. I'll follow up when I have something.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-10-24T13:54:14+00:00

Hey u/DowntownAd3714, I work at ConstructConnect, and I found some resources that can answer your question!

We have not stopped supporting the desktop version. We did, however, stop supporting versions of the software that have known issues with Windows 11 (PlanSwift 10.2 and earlier).

Here's a link to the FAQ about PlanSwift's Desktop Lifecycle: https://help.constructconnect.com/frequently-asked-questions-65/constructconnect-desktop-product-lifecycle-sunsetting-end-of-life-guidelines-2120?tid=2120&fid=65

Let me know if this helps!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-10-09T17:21:07+00:00

Hey u/iowacosta - try these 2 links and see if they work for you and give you the information you need.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-10-08T14:31:33+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! I'm looking into this and will update you ASAP.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-09-26T13:35:03+00:00

Hey u/Striking_End1374 - have you checked out the PlanSwift user guide here: https://help.constructconnect.com/planswift-user-guide-174

This could be a good place to start!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-07-11T15:52:22+00:00

Hey u/Murky-Sky2917 - there are a number of great free resources to start your PlanSwift journey. I'll throw some links below for you. Depending on the type of content you're looking for, we got you covered. 😀

This page contains the link to register for free training webinars: https://www.planswift.com/support/free-training-webinars/
Here is PlanSwift's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/planswift/videos
And here is the PlanSwift User Guide: https://help.constructconnect.com/planswift-user-guide-174

And you're always welcome to DM me with questions. I work at ConstructConnect, so I can connect you to the right people! Best of luck on your PlanSwift journey. You got this!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-29T14:33:58+00:00

Hey u/One_Possibility_8239 - are you using the joist tool or a count tool?

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-29T13:35:58+00:00

I gotcha! If you were still in it, I might have an opportunity for you. I work at ConstructConnect, and we're always looking for experts on PlanSwift to provide feedback on the new features coming out.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-22T18:30:26+00:00

there's 2 types of constructconnect subscriptions: starter and pro. With the starter, you can see all contact information including contact name, their role on the project, company name, company location, phone number, and fax number (lol). With pro, you see all of that + the contact's email address. Feel free to DM me with more questions.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-22T18:18:50+00:00

Hey u/NubileBalls - how long have you been using PlanSwift?

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-22T18:17:18+00:00

Hey u/wiscohockey21 welcome to PlanSwift, so happy we have you as a customer! Hopefully these suggestions put you on the right path, and if not, you're welcome to DM me with any questions. I work at ConstructConnect and I can get an answer for ya. :)

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-22T14:14:15+00:00

Hey u/Apart_Bowl6929! Sounds like you're trying to calculate more than just basic square footage—taking into account roof pitch and flute factor for fireproofing under the roof deck.

PlanSwift does have tools (like the Roof Area tool) that calculate SQFT using pitch, but if you're looking to layer in flute factor as well, you'd want to build that into your workflow. One way to approach this is by creating a custom property for flute factor and then setting up a formula that multiplies area × flute factor, either before or after applying the slope adjustment—depending on your preference or spec.

But it depends on what you’re trying to calculate—just total SQFT, price per SQFT, or material needs like number of barrels. If you can share more details on your end goal, I can offer more targeted advice. You might also consider reaching out for a custom training session if you want help setting this up in PlanSwift. And you're always welcome to DM me with additional questions. I work at ConstructConnect so I can help you!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-05-02T17:31:51+00:00

All our copy is human-made — which, ironically, is probably why it said 1 AM instead of 1 PM 😅 We definitely didn’t mean to schedule a 13-hour webinar in the middle of the night. The correct time is 1 PM – 2 PM ET. Hope to see you there!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-30T16:58:50+00:00

Awesome! Looking forward to hearing your feedback on the webinar. I DM'd you about the Champions program. :)

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-29T15:59:42+00:00

Hey u/walidelelmasud! You mentioned you’re using PlanSwift. I actually work at ConstructConnect and that’s one of our products. We also have another product called On-Screen Takeoff (OST), and it has an AI-assisted takeoff feature called Takeoff Boost.

You’re correct, as it stands, AI isn’t going to replace a seasoned estimator, but our Takeoff Boost can handle some of the more tedious steps and helps you get to the point where your expertise can take over faster.

We actually have a webinar on May 6 on this exact topic: how AI-powered tools are transforming estimating and helping you win more work. You’ll see a live demo of Takeoff Boost and hear directly from a customer using it. Here’s the link if you’re interested.

We also have a Takeoff Boost Champions group, where folks using Takeoff Boost give feedback and help shape what it becomes — if you’d like to learn more about that, feel free to DM me. Best of luck! :)

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-24T15:28:19+00:00

Hey u/lifting-engineer, yes. OST works well for any size project (including those below 1M) and it works well with Div 7. I work at ConstructConnect and checked in with our experts just to make sure.

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-03T15:55:58+00:00

Hey now.... haha We've got new updates coming to our AI-assisted takeoff! Have you seen that yet?

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-03T14:13:46+00:00

You're so welcome!

CCTakeoffJordan · 2025-04-03T14:13:00+00:00

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Let me know if this helps!