GC Estimating in Half the Time

General contractor takeoff software gives GCs the ability to perform full-project quantity takeoffs across all trades from a single platform. Unlike trade-specific tools, GC takeoff software needs to handle everything — concrete volumes, steel tonnage, wall areas, fixture counts, pipe runs, and more — because general contractors must verify subcontractor bids, prepare self-performed work estimates, and understand project scope before committing to a lump sum price. Manually reviewing sub bids against plan quantities is one of the highest-risk activities in preconstruction. GC takeoff software provides the independent verification that prevents costly scope gaps and bid-day surprises.

AI-powered takeoff software like Exayard is particularly valuable for general contractors because it can analyze an entire plan set rapidly, providing quick quantities across multiple trades without requiring deep specialization in each one. Instead of spending days performing rough takeoffs just to validate subcontractor numbers, a GC estimator can upload a full plan set and get AI-generated quantities in hours. Exayard helps general contractors identify missing scope, verify sub bids are complete, and prepare budgets for self-performed work — all from the same tool. This multi-trade capability is what separates GC-grade takeoff software from single-trade solutions.