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New York Construction Takeoff Services

Accurate Digital Quantity Takeoffs for Contractors and Developers Statewide

Get precise, trade specific quantity takeoffs for your New York project. Our takeoff team extracts exact material and labor quantities from your plans using Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On Screen Takeoff (OST), giving your estimating team, purchasing department, or subcontractors the raw numbers they need to price and procure with confidence.

Whether you need quantities only for your own in house pricing, or a full takeoff package to hand to your estimator, ACON Engineering delivers fast, accurate digital takeoffs built around New York’s plan review and permitting realities.

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Service Areas

New York City
Buffalo
Rochester
Yonkers
Syracuse
Albany

Why Contractors Choose ACON for Takeoffs in New York

Quantity extraction across all CSI Divisions (1 through 33) Plan markups in Bluebeam Revu tied directly to your drawing set Assembly based quantity counts using PlanSwift and OST Fast turnaround so your bid timeline doesn’t slip Consistent, auditable quantity logic across every trade

Why ACON stands out:

Accurate trade takeoffs and cost estimates using Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and OST
ZIP-code-based pricing from RSMeans and Craftsman Book
Experience with NYC DOB and Local Law 97 (LL97) compliance
Quick turnaround and data-backed accuracy
95%+ success rate for clients winning bids

Our Construction Takeoff and Estimating Services

We offer a full range of digital construction takeoff services customized for New York contractors and developers.

Core Deliverables:

Material Takeoffs for all CSI Divisions (1–33)
Labor and Equipment Cost Estimation
Budget and Conceptual Estimates
Value Engineering and Cost Optimization
Subcontractor Quantity Verification
Bid Preparation and Change Order Pricing

Each takeoff includes:

Marked-up plan PDFs (Bluebeam)
Editable Excel spreadsheets with cost breakdowns
Labor, material, and equipment totals
Trade-specific summaries for bid submission

Tools We Use for Takeoffs

Accuracy depends on tools — and we use the best in the industry to ensure dependable data.

Our Estimating Platforms:

Bluebeam Revu – for plan markups and quantity verification
PlanSwift – for takeoff automation and assembly-based costing
On-Screen Takeoff (OST) – for commercial and multi-trade projects
RSMeans Online & Craftsman Book – for regional labor and material pricing
Excel Templates & Smart Reports – for formatted, bid-ready deliverables

By combining digital takeoff software with verified New York cost databases, we ensure every quantity reflects real local market conditions.

What’s Included in a Takeoff:

A construction takeoff answers one question: how much material and labor does this project actually require? Our deliverables focus entirely on that answer, not on pricing.

Material quantity counts by CSI division
Labor hour quantities by trade
Marked up plan PDFs showing every measured area
Editable Excel quantity sheets, organized by trade
Assumptions log noting scale, addenda, and any unclear plan areas

If you also need those quantities priced, our estimating team can take this same takeoff and build a full cost estimate. The two are separate steps, and we’re happy to help with either or both.

RSMeans and Craftsman ZIP Code Pricing

City Index Calibration

Indexes for NYC, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester drive location factors on labor and materials.

Alternate Price Views

We can present union and non union cost models to support strategy on bid day.

Freight and Access

Urban delivery premiums and storage realities are part of the unit rates where needed.

Top Trades Covered

Structural Concrete and Rebar

Core, podium, and vertical elements are quantified with lap, waste, and formwork logic.

Masonry and Metals

Block, brick, and misc metals are itemized for procurement ready vendor packages.

Drywall and Ceilings

Floor by floor TI counts align with phasing and night shift premiums if applicable.

MEP and Fire Protection

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and FP are priced with LL97 and commissioning scope in mind.

Roofing, Waterproofing, and Insulation

Low slope assemblies and thermal values match NY energy code requirements.

Simple pricing guidance

We price by scope and plan quality. To help you budget:

Plan review

No charge for a quick look to scope the takeoff.

Takeoff and estimate fees

Small residential or TI takeoffs: typically 250 to 900 depending on trade count and plan detail.
Mid size commercial takeoffs: typically 800 to 3,000.
Full multi trade takeoff packages: quoted after plan review.

What affects the price

heet count, number of trades, addenda, and whether you need quantities only or quantities plus a full cost estimate.

Deliverables included

CSI-coded Excel, plan markups, assumptions log, alternates and unit prices section, and ZIP-based pricing with RSMeans and Craftsman references.

Updates

Addenda and clarifications are billed proportionally to the change size.

Ask us for a firm quote after we review your drawings and bid form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What software do you use?

ebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and OST drive quantity accuracy tied to RSMeans pricing.

Can I see union and open shop versions?

Yes. We provide alternate labor models for NYC and surrounding markets.

How fast is delivery?

Single trade or small TI often completes in 24 to 48 hours. Large multi trade takes 3 to 5 business days.

Are deliverables editable?

Yes. Excel and Bluebeam markups are standard so your team can adapt quickly.

Do your construction takeoff services cover all five boroughs of New York City?

Yes. Our estimating team handles projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, accounting for each borough’s labor rates, material delivery restrictions, and permit rules under the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB).

What’s the difference between a takeoff and an estimate?

A takeoff gives you quantities: how much material and labor a project needs. An estimate takes those quantities and applies pricing to give you a total project cost. We offer both as separate services.