Observed arrival · 2026-10-30
EstiMates handles the handoffs around a construction takeoff
A construction estimating tool for organizing PDF plan sets, importing takeoff exports, leveling subcontractor bids, and preparing proposals.
- For
- Construction estimators coordinating plans and subcontractor bids
- Worth noticing
- The homepage gives a 500 MB plan-set limit and says suggested sheet names and scales retain their source text for approval.
Field notes
The described workflow starts with a PDF set and an XLSX, CSV, or pasted takeoff export; the page says column mappings persist and awards can return in the original tool’s layout. Plan Chat responses link back to sheet text and wait for estimator acceptance, while symbol finding can count repeated marks across sheets. BidMates is described as sending trade packages by phone-friendly link; subcontractors need no account, and the grid converts units while flagging missing scope or exclusions.
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