Faster, Accurate Pricing with DesignHub Material Takeoffs
- 9 hours ago
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Estimating material quantities from foundation plans can be a time-consuming process, often involving manual calculations and a degree of guesswork. For builders, merchants, and contractors, this can slow down pricing, impact procurement, and delay project timelines.
DesignHub’s material takeoff service is designed to eliminate this uncertainty by providing a clear and accurate breakdown of required materials, helping teams move faster with greater confidence.
What is a Material Takeoff?
A material takeoff, or quantity survey (QS), provides a detailed breakdown of all materials required for a project based on an existing foundation design.
This service supports accurate cost estimating, procurement planning, and tendering by ensuring nothing is missed and quantities are clearly defined from the outset.
Each takeoff from DesignHub includes:
Full breakdown of concrete volumes, steel reinforcement, and accessories
Clarification around waste allowances and standard packaging units where required
Importantly, this service is provided free of charge for DesignHub clients.
Supporting Real Project Requirements
Mitre 10 recently partnered with DesignHub to streamline its estimating process for residential foundation projects.
By sending project plans through to DesignHub, their team received a detailed material takeoff aligned with the foundation design, removing the need for manual calculations and reducing uncertainty during pricing.
The Outcome
The result was a more efficient and accurate pricing process, delivering:
Faster turnaround times for pricing
Reduced guesswork when estimating material quantities
Greater confidence in procurement and supply
Improved responsiveness to customer enquiries
Customer Feedback
“ Using DesignHub for material takeoffs has been a real time-saver for our team. Being able to send through project plans and receive a detailed list of the materials required helps us provide accurate pricing quickly and confidently. ”
— Francis, Mitre 10
Supporting Smarter Project Delivery
DesignHub’s material takeoff service helps simplify one of the most time-intensive aspects of project planning, providing builders and suppliers with the clarity they need to move forward with confidence.
If you’re looking to speed up pricing and improve accuracy on your next project, DesignHub can help.
