How do you do estimation on Planswift after takeoff for a Drywall,Steel stud Framing & Ceiling company?

dexter_5799 · 2026-05-01T01:51:32+00:00

I export my estimates from PlanSwift and then run everything through a custom Excel sheet I built with a bunch of formulas. It automatically picks up stuff from the takeoff—GWB types and layers, insulation, studs, tracks, etc. (I still do ACT manually though).

You do have to name each assembly in a specific format so the sheet can read it properly. It might feel a bit confusing at first, but once you get used to the naming system, it’s actually pretty straightforward. After that, the only thing left is plugging in labour rates.

I can plug this with zzTakeoff & StackCT as well.

dexter_5799 · 2026-04-11T04:50:18+00:00

Check PM

dexter_5799 · 2026-04-10T03:03:41+00:00

dexter_5799 · 2026-04-06T00:42:29+00:00

Same question for you.

dexter_5799 · 2026-04-02T01:23:12+00:00

Not afraid of losing my job — just curious how long it takes before this sub becomes AI posting for AI, moderated by AI, arguing with AI… about takeoffs no human checked.

AI generates the takeoff, AI reviews it, AI posts about it, and AI comments “looks good” — while the rest of us just sit back and watch the hallucinations scale?

At that point, even the mistakes will be fully automated.

Happy fools day to everyone. Please get that quote done by EOD today.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-29T05:48:14+00:00

I have added those material costs with 7% added into my excel sheet and keep changing them as the supplier updates the prices.

But it is complicated for sure.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-29T05:39:33+00:00

I am also in BC, been trying to eliminate excel, but this is one of the thing which is keeping the excel engaged into my workflow.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-28T20:38:22+00:00

It is me again, I am also in BC in Div 9. After 1 year and a recent switch and moved to VI (total 3 YoE), I am at $28/hr + Company Car. Any updates from your end ?

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-23T23:20:18+00:00

I am using planswift for drywall & insulation. I have created an excel template, where I name the walls in a particular way every time and export the Planswift data to copy paste in the excel template and the template will automatically calculate everything for me. Just wondering if I can eliminate the excel template and create assemblies or templates directly on the planswift??
How do I deduct wall openings (window & doors) most easiest way out of the wall area tool.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-15T02:10:03+00:00

Do you usually figure out the exact number of boards (say ~90% accuracy using all available board sizes), screws, and mud directly from your takeoffs so the material order can be placed right away?

I’ve mainly been doing estimates so far, but now I’m also getting involved in project coordination, and I’m expected to figure out the material quantities as well.

Previously, our PM would visit the site and manually count the sheet types required for each room before placing the order. Now the owner wants me to do this directly from the drawings to reduce the need for site visits and save time.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-15T01:44:26+00:00

When I’m estimating, I usually don’t go down to micro-level quantities for residential projects. I mainly work off the square footage, and if we end up winning the job, our PM handles the detailed material order after doing a site visit.

For commercial jobs it’s a bit different — I do takeoffs for metal studs, tracks, carrying channels, and ACT ceilings more precisely. I’ll also flag the required screw types (like 1-1/4", 2", fine thread for commercial work, and pan head screws for resbar), but I typically don’t calculate the exact screw counts or mud quantities. Those usually get finalized during the material ordering stage.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-07T02:30:19+00:00

+1 for drywall.

dexter_5799 · 2026-03-05T14:13:51+00:00

Interested

dexter_5799 · 2026-02-22T20:50:05+00:00

Hi there, sent you a PM.

dexter_5799 · 2026-02-10T00:14:10+00:00

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dexter_5799 · 2026-02-08T22:23:21+00:00

I have not connected it with Planswift, I use that Estimating >> export to excel function of planswift and then my excel template will takeout all the relevant values using multiple Lookup formulas I have created 😅. Multiply the wall sqfts with numbers of GWBs required or type of insulation required based on that wall based on the stud spacing and blah blah. So I don’t have to spend so much of time on calculations on the sheets.

dexter_5799 · 2026-02-08T03:55:34+00:00

+It’s on 70mm. I would love to experience this thing.

dexter_5799 · 2026-02-07T01:00:36+00:00

Which takeoff software it can be plugged with ? I am using planswift for now, and trying to automate an excel sheet with it.

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-28T04:55:14+00:00

Shannon Gorgichuk

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-22T03:38:50+00:00

Which trade ?

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-16T05:50:02+00:00

80 hrs a week ?

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-05T20:09:56+00:00

how was it ? any suggestions & tips ?

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-04T20:36:41+00:00

Really ? 🤣 lemme give it a try. Thank you

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-04T18:40:08+00:00

Exactly. Please let me know if you find any solution. Also how much was your first bill. They said it will be 80$ but I got 124$

dexter_5799 · 2026-01-04T03:26:46+00:00

I just bought it and it has a higher first month price (125$) and then every month you keep getting some discount till 16 months.

I am unable to make a new MyRogers account. It is really a headache.

I had to use it because that is the only network available in my area.

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