On-Screen Takeoff review

On-Screen Takeoff, usually called OST, is ConstructConnect's established desktop takeoff product for commercial work. It measures lengths, areas and counts on PDF, DWG and other formats with point-and-click tools, and adds Takeoff BOOST, the AI suite that measures areas, lengths and counts, identifies wall types and creates conditions automatically. ConstructConnect says it can generate initial takeoff data in as little as 30 seconds for review. Other documented tools include automatic page naming, multi-condition drawing for whole rooms, Typical Areas and Repeating Pages for repeated sections, pixel-based auto count of objects and callouts, reusable condition styles by trade, and side-by-side drawing comparison. OST connects to Quick Bid and other estimating tools rather than pricing work itself. ConstructConnect positions it for general contractors managing multiple bids and larger teams. Pricing is not published, so we score value conservatively.

Who it is for

General contractors and larger estimating teams with complex commercial bids and connected estimating workflows.

Price

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Key features

• Point-and-click lengths, areas and counts on PDF, DWG and other formats
• Takeoff BOOST AI to measure areas, lengths and counts and identify wall types
• Auto count of objects, annotations and callouts by pixel scanning
• Typical Areas, Groups and Repeating Pages for repeated sections
• Drawing comparison and integration with Quick Bid and other estimating tools

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Structured workflow that scales to larger teams, per ConstructConnect
• Strength: AI generates an initial takeoff in as little as 30 seconds, per the vendor
• Strength: Reusable condition styles organized by trade or discipline
• Weakness: No published price
• Weakness: Desktop software
• Weakness: Full estimating needs a separate tool such as Quick Bid

Key facts

• Vendor: ConstructConnect
• AI suite: Takeoff BOOST
• Files: PDF, DWG and other formats
• Pricing: Quoted by sales

Where it ranks

On-Screen Takeoff is No. 8 in our Best Construction Takeoff Software verdict.