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What Is Electrical Takeoff Software?

Electrical takeoff software lets an estimator measure and count material directly from project drawings on screen instead of by hand. Conest builds SureCount, digital takeoff software that counts symbols automatically, measures runs, compares revised drawings, and sends the result straight into IntelliBid estimating.

Takeoff is the step where an estimator determines how much material a job needs. Electrical takeoff software moves that step onto the screen: you load the drawing set, identify each symbol type once, and the software counts every occurrence, measures the runs, and records quantities against the right phase of the job.

Done well, takeoff software changes two things. It cuts the hours spent counting, and it removes the transcription errors that come from moving numbers off a marked-up drawing and into an estimate by hand.

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What to Look For in Electrical Takeoff Software

Automatic Symbol Counting

This is the core time saving. Ask whether the tool counts one symbol type at a time or all of them at once, because the difference compounds across a large drawing set. SureCount uses a patented auto count feature and is the only solution that counts all symbol types simultaneously.

Measurement for Runs

Branch and feeder runs need length, not just count, including vertical rises and drops between floors. Point and click between pathways and the line draws in your chosen color and style, with segment and total lengths displayed as you go.

Area Selection

Real jobs are not uniform. You need counts and measurements confined to a defined region, such as half a floor or an area with unique installation factors, for itemized or alternate pricing.

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Revision Comparison

Addenda are where margin quietly disappears. The tool should show you exactly what changed between drawing versions. SureCount’s Overlay displays new items in green and deleted items in red.

Direct Handoff to the Estimate

If takeoff does not write into the estimating system, you have bought a counting tool, not an estimating workflow. Material and labor assignment happens during takeoff in SureCount, and phases synchronize with IntelliBid.

Fits How Your Team Works

Estimators are not always at a desk. Check that takeoff runs where your people are: local PC, office network, or hosted through cloud estimating software.

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Takeoff vs. Estimating

Takeoff determines how much material a job requires. Estimating determines what it costs. An estimate applies material pricing, labor units, overhead, and margin to the quantities that takeoff produces.

In the Conest workflow, SureCount handles takeoff and IntelliBid handles estimating, with quantities, material, and labor flowing from one to the other. Read more about electrical estimating software.

Electrical Takeoff at a Glance

  • Primary product: SureCount digital takeoff software
  • What it replaces: manual counting and scaling from paper or PDF drawings
  • Counting: manual or patented auto count; counts all symbol types simultaneously
  • Revisions: Overlay compares drawing versions, with additions in green and deletions in red
  • Estimate handoff: direct takeoff into IntelliBid with drawings and phases synchronized

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SureCount Takeoff Software

Count & measure from electronic drawing files; direct takeoff to IntelliBid.

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Electrical Takeoff Software: Common Questions

Electrical takeoff software lets an estimator count and measure material directly from project drawings on a screen rather than by hand. It identifies and counts symbols, measures conduit and cable runs, records quantities by phase, and passes those quantities into estimating software so the bid is built from the takeoff without re-keying.

Takeoff determines how much material a job requires. Estimating determines what it costs, applying material pricing, labor units, overhead, and margin to those quantities. SureCount handles takeoff; IntelliBid handles estimating. They are designed to work as one workflow.

Yes. SureCount can count symbols manually or with its patented auto count feature, and is the only solution that automatically counts all symbol types simultaneously rather than one type at a time. On a large drawing set that difference removes a substantial share of total estimating time.

SureCount's Overlay feature compares a revised drawing against the original and displays new items in green and deleted items in red, so addenda and project changes are identified quickly instead of being found by re-counting the whole sheet.

SureCount integrates directly with IntelliBid. Material and labor assignment is completed during takeoff, and drawing and phase organization stays synchronized between the two, so the project can be organized by phase, device type, or any other category without duplicating the structure twice.

See Digital Takeoff In Action

If your estimators are still counting symbols by hand, Conest takeoff and estimating software can give those hours back.

Request a demo today and we will run SureCount against a drawing set like the ones your estimators work from.

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Conest SureCount Speed-Tour

A quick overview of Conest’s SureCount software, covering the features that streamline the process of getting symbol counts as well as branch and feeder measurements from electrical drawings.

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Why Choose Conest Electrical Takeoff Software?

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Local and Cloud Solutions

Conest Software provides both on-premises and cloud-based software solutions. This versatility allows electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar contractors to choose the deployment method that best suits their requirements, ensuring seamless integration with their existing infrastructure.

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Electrical Industry Leaders

Working with the electrical industry for over 30 years, Conest has established itself as the leading provider of electrical estimating and takeoff software. A commitment to innovation and staying ahead of industry trends makes Conest the most trusted choice for electrical estimating and takeoff solutions.

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Largest Industry Database

Conest provides the largest industry-smart database, designed specifically for electrical, low voltage, datacom, and solar projects. Our customers have access to the most accurate items and customizable assemblies, enabling users to create accurate estimates for any job.

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High Quality Support

We prioritize customer satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support services. Our dedicated US-based team of experts ensures prompt and reliable assistance, resolving issues efficiently and effectively, resulting in a seamless user experience.

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Integrative Software Ecosystem

Conest offers a comprehensive suite of electrical estimating, takeoff, and reporting software solutions that seamlessly integrate, creating an ecosystem that streamlines workflows and enhances productivity.

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Conest Software has earned the trust of the electrical industry’s leading contractors. Our proven track record of delivering reliable and effective estimating and takeoff solutions helps contractors grow their business with confidence.

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