Notes from the field · 46 posts
Estimating, takeoff, and the work of bidding well.
Practical notes on quantity takeoff, BidScreen XL workflows in Excel, SiteWorx/OS cut and fill, and how contractors win more bids. Written for estimators, by people who use this software every day.
Software Updates·Bidscreen & Siteworx Software Update June 11th, 2026
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Blog·5 Reasons Contractors Are Upgrading to Vertigraph
Accurate construction estimates are critical for every project. At Vertigraph, Inc., we provide tools that simplify measurement, reduce mistakes, and improve productivity. Contractors across the industry are increasingly adopting our software solutions, including BidScreen XL and
Blog·How Does BidScreen XL Make Hard Costs in Construction Easier to Estimate?
Estimating construction expenses can be complex, particularly when dealing with what are hard costs in construction. Hard costs are the tangible expenses of building, such as materials, labor, and equipment. Accurately calculating these costs is crucial for project budgeting and
Blog·What Features Make BidScreen XL a Leading Quantity Takeoff Software Solution?
Accurate, fast, and organized takeoffs are critical for construction projects. That’s why contractors and estimators rely on quantity takeoff software like BidScreen XL by Vertigraph, Inc. This Excel add-in transforms the way professionals measure, record, and manage construction
Blog·5 Best Practices of Lead Generation for General Contractors
Generating quality leads is essential for contractors seeking new projects and steady revenue. Leveraging general contractor bidding software can help streamline lead management, ensuring contractors target the right opportunities efficiently. By combining strategic planning with
Blog·How to Gain Complete Cost Visibility With Construction Bidding Software?
Accurate cost management is crucial for contractors aiming to submit competitive bids. Using commercial construction bidding software allows teams to track project expenses clearly, ensuring naga169 Toto Togel all materials, labor, and overheads are accounted for. This visibility
Blog·How Do You Detect Mistakes in Construction Bidding Before Submitting Your Bid?
Submitting a construction proposal without a detailed review can lead to costly issues. Many contractors face errors due to rushed planning or overlooked details. Detecting mistakes of construction bidding early helps protect profit margins and increases the chance of winning. Ca
Blog·Top 5 Major Construction Projects Open for Bids in Texas
The construction landscape in Texas is buzzing with opportunities for contractors, and the latest wave of projects promises significant growth. For contractors aiming to expand their portfolio, using bidding software for construction can simplify the process of tracking, estimati
Blog·Why Use Construction Takeoff Software for Detailed Material Estimates?
Accurate material estimates are crucial for any construction project. Concrete takeoff software allows contractors, estimators, and project managers to measure areas, quantities, and materials efficiently. By automating calculations, this software reduces errors and ensures estim
Blog·Construction Software for General Contractors with Advanced Takeoff and Estimating Tools
For general contractors, efficiency is crucial. The best construction software for general contractors streamlines takeoffs, calculations, and cost tracking, giving teams more time to focus on building. With accurate measurement tools and integrated workflows, estimators can hand
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How Can Construction Cost Estimating Software Reduce Errors in Estimating?
In construction, accurate estimates save time, money, and resources. Construction cost estimating software helps contractors avoid errors by consolidating measurements, calculations, and documentation in a single platform. Unlike manual methods, it allows precise quantity calcula
Blog·How Bidding Software Works in Excel: A Guide to BidScreen XL for Contractors?
Understanding how bidding works is critical for contractors who want to secure projects without losing profit. Manual estimating often eats up valuable time. BidScreen XL solves this by embedding takeoff tools directly inside Excel, letting contractors measure, calculate, and org
Blog·Why Our Bidding and Estimation Software Is Ideal for Construction Professionals
For construction professionals, choosing the right bidding software for construction projects can make a big difference in accuracy, speed, and success. At Vertigraph, Inc., we built BidScreen XL to simplify the estimating and takeoff process by working directly inside Excel. Thi
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Manual Estimating vs. Estimation Software: Key Differences
At Vertigraph, Inc., we understand how critical accurate cost projections are for contractors. While estimating software for concrete offers powerful tools like on-screen measurements and Excel integration, manual concrete Estimating still plays a role in smaller or simpler proje
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How to Win More Construction Bids in 2025?
Success in bidding starts with precision, speed, and smart use of tools. As project timelines tighten and material prices continue to fluctuate, having the right digital edge gives contractors a real advantage. Excel estimating software has become a standard across the constructi
Blog·What is Quantity Takeoff? Top Tools & Techniques for Accurate Estimating
Accurate estimates are the foundation of every successful construction project. Miscalculations can lead to budget overruns, delays, or lost bids. That’s where quantity takeoff plays a critical role. But what is quantity takeoff exactly? It refers to the process of measuring and
Blog·Win More Contracts with Powerful & Smart Tender Management Software
Securing contracts in the construction industry requires a strategic approach. Accurate bidding, efficient cost estimation, and organized proposal submissions determine success. Managing multiple tenders manually leads to delays, errors, and missed opportunities. Tender managemen
Blog·How Landscape Takeoff Software Can Boost Profitability & Efficiency?
Accurate estimates and streamlined workflows are crucial in landscaping projects. Every miscalculation leads to unexpected costs and delays, reducing profit margins. Traditional methods of measuring site conditions and material requirements often result in errors, consuming valua
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Top Challenges in Quantity Takeoff for Surveying & How BidScreen XL Addresses Them
Tracking measurements across different tools shouldn’t slow you down. Yet, many estimators struggle with scattered data, mismatched values, and toggling between software. The take off in quantity surveying process becomes less about accuracy and more about managing the chaos. But
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Boost Your Construction Bids with Advanced Contractor Proposal Software
Winning more bids in construction isn’t just about pricing low, it’s about presenting accurate, timely, and well-structured proposals. For contractors who rely on Excel for estimating, using purpose-built contractor proposal software is no longer optional; it’s a game-changer. Mo
Blog·Why Every Estimator Needs Roofing Takeoff Software for Faster, Accurate Bids?
Managing bids efficiently is crucial for professionals in the roofing industry. Accurate measurements and takeoff quantities ensure competitive pricing while maintaining profit margins. Manual calculations leave room for errors and slow down the process. This is where roofing tak
Blog·Why Flooring Takeoff Software Is Essential for Contractors?
Flooring contractors must ensure accurate measurements and estimates to complete projects efficiently. Traditional methods, such as manual takeoffs, are time-consuming and prone to errors. Flooring takeoff software simplifies the process by automating measurements, reducing waste
Blog·Simplify Your Bidding Procedure in Construction for Better Results
Winning construction projects requires more than just experience it demands speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the bidding process. Contractors often struggle with time-consuming manual calculations, disorganized proposals, and costly estimation errors that can lead to lost contr
Blog·What is Quantity Takeoff? Learn How to Estimate Materials & Costs Correctly
Accurate cost estimation is essential for every construction project. Before work begins, contractors must determine the materials, labor, and costs required to complete the project efficiently. This process starts with quantity takeoff, a crucial step in construction estimating.
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Get More Contracts with Fast & Accurate Construction Proposal Software
In the fast-paced construction industry, securing contracts is all about delivering accurate and professional proposals before your competitors do. Clients expect detailed estimates that reflect precise costs, materials, and labor requirements. However, relying on outdated manual
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Vertigraph, Inc. Emerges as Top Construction Estimating Software Provider in 2024
Vertigraph, Inc. Emerges as Top Construction Estimating Software Provider in 2024 In a remarkable affirmation of its enduring legacy and innovative prowess, Vertigraph, Inc. has been named the Top Construction Estimating Software Provider of 2024 by Construction Tech Review. Dall
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Vertigraph, Inc. Crowned Top Construction Estimating Software Provider of 2024 by Construction Tech Review
Vertigraph, Inc. Crowned Top Construction Estimating Software Provider of 2024 by Construction Tech Review Vertigraph, Inc. has been named the Top Construction Estimating Software Provider of 2024 by Construction Tech Review, recognizing their innovative solutions and significant
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Vertigraph, Inc. is again recognized on Construction Executive’s highly regarded 2023 Top Construction Technology Firms™ list
Vertigraph’s BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS software were both listed in the Estimating/Takeoff and Bidding Category Vertigraph, Inc., a Dallas, Texas based company incorporated in 1991, was again named a Top Construction Technology Firm. Construction Executive magazine, a publicat
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What architects and engineers should do when creating AutoCAD DWG files for site excavation
Published August 3, 2023 by Vertigraph, Inc. Most site excavation takeoff programs, including Vertigraph’s SiteWorx/OS, work nicely with AutoCAD DWG files. When working with a proper AutoCAD DWG drawing, an estimator can complete an accurate takeoff for a complex 100-acre site
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Asphalt Contractor™ Awards Vertigraph’s BidScreen XL Software as a Top 30 Product for 2023
Asphalt Contractor’s 2023 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Products award highlights the Top 30 innovations, tools and technologies available to help asphalt contractors work more profitably, efficiently, and sustainably. Asphalt Contractor magazine, for over 30 years, reports on the lates
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Vertigraph, Inc. is noted on Construction Executive’s highly regarded 2022 Top Construction Technology Firms™ list
Vertigraph’s BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS software were both recognized in the Estimating/Takeoff and Bidding Category Dallas, TX., Oct. 21, 2022 /www.einpresswire.com/ — Vertigraph, Inc., a Texas company incorporated in 1991, is a leading developer of easy to use, affordable qua
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Listing Of Available Takeoff Software For Site Excavation With Pricing
This white paper, prepared July 2022 by Vertigraph, discloses all of the 3D modeling, quantity takeoff software available for calculating excavation quantities. The quantity takeoff is faster, easier and much more accurate, compared with a manual takeoff, when any of these produ
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Vertigraph’s February 2022 Newsletter
Happy New Year. We wish everyone much success and the best of everything in the coming year. Good Luck! This newsletter provides insight into Vertigraph, its products and the takeoff and estimating marketplace. If you have any questions or thoughts, please contact us at 214-340-9
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Vertigraph wins Construction Equipment Top 100 New Products Award for SiteWorx/OS version 10 product
Dallas, Texas: Vertigraph, a US-based construction quantity takeoff and estimating software provider, recently won a Construction Equipment Top 100 New Products of 2021 Award for SiteWorx/OS Version 10.0, a product of Vertigraph that creates surface models and accurately calculat
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Vertigraph, Inc. Wins 2021 Software & Technology Award, Hosted by New World Report
Vertigraph, Inc. has recently been named the ‘Best Takeoff & Estimating Software Company in the Southern USA’ for revolutionizing the construction industry. DALLAS – Oct. 26, 2021 – PRLog — Vertigraph, Inc., a leading developer of takeoff and estimating software for the cons
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SiteWorx/OS Version 10 Cut and Fill Software Now Available
Dallas, Texas (January 5, 2021) . . . Vertigraph, Inc., a leading developer of takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the release of its enhanced SiteWorx/OS Version 10.0 software. This new version of SiteWorx/OS is ideal for excavat
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Earn Rewards with Vertigraph’s Referral Program
The most influential promoters of Vertigraph’s takeoff and estimating software are our valued customers. As a result, effective immediately, we have established the Vertigraph Referral Program which rewards customers that recommend Vertigraph’s software. When any new customer lic
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How Takeoff and Estimating Software Helps Contractors win More Bids
Humans have been in the construction business since the early stone ages. Thanks to our cognitive abilities, we are able to learn how to build everything, from primitive stone shelters to today’s great architectural marvels. In today’s digital era, the game has changed once again
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Why BidScreen XL Version 9 is the best takeoff solution available
Our customers know that Vertigraph’s BidScreen XL is the very best takeoff software in the industry. The release of BidScreen XL Version 9 has further increased the lead over all other solutions. There are several reasons why Vertigraph’s BidScreen XL Version 9 is so strong. Firs
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The strange history of the takeoff and estimating software marketplace
The following information, created May, 2020 by Vertigraph, Inc., addresses takeoff and estimating software supplied to general building contractors that prepare lump sum and negotiated bids; and sub-contractors in original CSI construction divisions 3 through 10. Site excavation
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BidScreen XL Version 9 Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2020 Vertigraph Releases BidScreen XL Version 9 Software Dallas, Texas (April 27, 2020) . . . Vertigraph, Inc., a leading developer of takeoff and estimating software for the construction industry, is pleased to announce the release of its new and
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Vertigraph April 2020 Newsletter
Vertigraph’s April 2020 newsletter covers several topics including the home use of the Vertigraph software during the coronavirus outbreak; the recent release of BidScreen XL version 9; information about its key people; recent enhancements to SiteWorx/OS; competing cut and fill s
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File Types – Raster and Vector Files
There are many files created by the construction industry. A construction plan file will be either a raster file or a vector type file. This paper will define and explain the differences between raster and vector files. Although somewhat technical, understanding these file types
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It is all about Productivity
Why do we make more money than past generations? What makes the economy grow? The answer is productivity improvements. We are simply much more productive today. We do more work in less time. Although inflation, increased spousal earnings and population growth increases GDP, it is
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Automating the Takeoff & Estimating Process
There are many options available in applying information technology to the takeoff and estimating process. What software is available? What criteria should one use to evaluate software? Which system is best for your operations? This paper tries to shed some light on your options.
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Calculating Cut and Fill Quantities: Modern Techniques and Best Practices
General and site contractors are often searching for the ideal way to calculate cut and fill quantities from grading plans. While there are a variety of approaches, certain methodologies may be better than others, depending on the contractor’s needs. This article will identify th