Takeoff assemblies that turn drawings into real quantities
TakeCost includes smart takeoff assemblies that help estimators move from plan measurement to real material quantities. Select the assembly, configure the scope, draw directly on the plan, and review generated output items for framing, masonry, concrete, and structural work.
One workflow across every smart assembly
All TakeCost assemblies follow the same product flow. Instead of measuring in one tool and rebuilding the scope elsewhere, you configure the assembly directly inside the takeoff workflow.
Select the assembly
Choose the scope you want to measure such as Stud Wall, Brick Veneer, Block Wall, Concrete Slab, or Piers / Columns.
Configure the scope
Turn components on or off and choose the options that match the work you want to quantify.
Draw on the plan
Enter required setup values like wall height where needed, then complete the takeoff directly on the sheet.
Review generated outputs
TakeCost automatically generates output items tied to the configured assembly and measured geometry.
See the assembly workflow in action
Use real product screenshots here to show the full experience from selecting an assembly to reviewing the generated output quantities.
Select assembly
Configure setup
Review outputs
Explore all TakeCost assemblies
This page covers the main assemblies available today and gives you a quick overview of what each one can generate.
Stud Wall
Studs, plates, boarding, insulation, and opening framing.
MASONRYBrick Veneer
Brick, mortar, ties, lintels, flashing, and sills.
MASONRYBlock Wall
CMU, mortar, grout, rebar, bond beams, and ladder wire.
CONCRETEConcrete Slab
Concrete, reinforcement, subbase, finishing, and forms.
STRUCTURALPiers / Columns
Concrete, rebar, ties, formwork, and embedded connections.
Stud Wall Assembly
The Stud Wall assembly helps estimators generate framing, boarding, insulation, and opening-related quantities from a single wall takeoff. It is a guided workflow inside the takeoff tool, not a standalone calculator disconnected from the drawing.
How it works
- Select SMART Stud Wall from the takeoff scope list.
- Set up the wall type and waste factor.
- Toggle framing, boarding, insulation, and openings on or off.
- Enter wall height and start the takeoff.
- Draw directly on the plan and review generated output items.
Typical outputs
- Wall area
- Stud counts
- Top and bottom plates
- Blocking
- Drywall or sheathing
- Cavity insulation
- Vapor barrier
- Opening framing
Select SMART Stud Wall
Configure assembly options
Review output items
Brick Veneer Assembly
The Brick Veneer assembly converts wall measurements into masonry quantities including brick counts, mortar, wall ties, and opening accessories like lintels, flashing, and sills.
How it works
- Select the Brick Veneer assembly from the scope list.
- Choose the brick type and waste factor.
- Enable mortar, wall ties, and opening-related outputs as needed.
- Draw the wall takeoff directly on the plan.
- Review generated veneer output items in the quantities panel.
Typical outputs
- Brick quantity
- Mortar volume or bags
- Wall ties
- Lintels
- Flashing
- Window sills
- Waste factor adjustments
Brick Veneer workflow
Block Wall Assembly
The Block Wall assembly helps estimators quantify CMU wall systems including mortar, grout, vertical reinforcement, bond beams, and ladder wire from one configured takeoff workflow.
How it works
- Select the Block Wall assembly from the scope list.
- Choose block size, waste factor, and reinforcement options.
- Configure grout method, bond beam placement, and ladder wire if required.
- Complete the wall takeoff directly on the drawing.
- Review masonry and reinforcement output items in the side panel.
Typical outputs
- CMU block count
- Mortar quantity
- Vertical rebar
- Bond beams
- Grout volume
- Ladder wire
Block Wall workflow
Concrete Slab Assembly
The Concrete Slab assembly helps estimators generate slab materials including concrete volume, reinforcement, subbase layers, edges, finishing scope, and formwork.
How it works
- Select the Concrete Slab assembly from the scope list.
- Choose slab thickness, waste factor, and reinforcement type.
- Enable subbase, edges, finishing, and formwork options as needed.
- Draw the slab geometry directly on the plan.
- Review generated slab material output items.
Typical outputs
- Concrete volume
- Wire mesh or rebar
- Granular base
- Vapor barrier
- Slab finishing area
- Formwork perimeter
Concrete Slab workflow
Piers / Columns Assembly
The Piers / Columns assembly helps estimators quantify cast-in-place structural elements such as piers and columns, including concrete, reinforcement, formwork, and embedded items.
How it works
- Select the Piers / Columns assembly from the scope list.
- Choose shape, dimensions, height, and waste factor.
- Configure reinforcement, ties, formwork, and embedded connection options.
- Place the takeoff directly on the drawing.
- Review generated structural quantity items in the output panel.
Typical outputs
- Concrete volume
- Vertical reinforcement
- Ties or hoops
- Formwork surface area
- Anchor bolts
- Embedded plates