Anyone using tech tools to make construction estimating easier?

Hey all,

Anyone here using tech tools to make construction estimating easier? I’ve mostly been doing everything in Excel. It works fine for small stuff, but once the job gets bigger or the drawings change a few times, it gets pretty messy.

I keep seeing new software out there that claims to speed things up or even pull info straight from plans. Not sure what’s worth trying though. Some people say cloud apps are better, but I don’t want to waste time on something that’s more confusing than helpful.

Biggest problem for me is handling constant revisions. That’s where I feel like a proper tool could actually save time. I came across Construction Takeoff software and it looks promising, but I’d like to hear from folks who’ve actually used something like that before I jump in.

What’s been working for you all?

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