PlanSwift

On-screen digital takeoff and estimating software designed for general contractors and specialty subcontractors.

PlanSwift is a leading digital takeoff and estimating software solution tailored towards general contractors, commercial contractors, and subcontractors. ConstructConnect developed PlanSwift to automate and simplify intricate calculation procedures to facilitate estimators with precise material, labor, and equipment estimates from digital building plans.   With streamlined bid management and estimation, PlanSwift helps construction firms develop accurate and profitable proposals by reducing labor-intensive calculation process and decreasing the risk of manual errors. One of the strengths of PlanSwift is the ability to do visual point-and-click digital takeoffs.   It lets users import PDF, CAD, and images and measure square footage, lineal footage, volume, and quantity of materials in seconds.   Users can create custom assemblies to allow a single click to calculate cost for all associated material and labor hours needed to install drywall sheets, studs, fasteners, and others. Even though PlanSwift is predominantly estimating and takeoff software, it plays a vital part in project activities down the road – labor management and budgeting.   PlanSwift enables estimators to enter crew rates, projected labor hours, and specific trades' wages to create labor budgets. Baseline labor budgets created through PlanSwift become part of construction management systems and are integrated with other HR systems like QuickBooks and ERP, making sure labor hours in the field match labor hours in estimate.   This kind of integration will help in keeping payrolls in line with payroll compliance, certified payroll calculations and labor burden accounting. Integration and deployment are key elements that add to PlanSwift’s flexibility.   PlanSwift can be integrated effortlessly with Microsoft Excel, accounting solutions and project management solutions, which allows for quick data transfers without re-entry. While it is largely a desktop application, PlanSwift may be deployed in a network environment and also be accessed in field locations through cloud-enabled devices with exported estimating reports. PlanSwift’s reporting capabilities are robust and customizable.   The estimators can create detailed materials summary reports, visual audit trails, labor cost reports and bid proposals for clients. ConstructConnect offers reliable customer support through live phone support, ticketing services, customized training services and a huge online community and knowledge base.   Pricing for PlanSwift can be done by requesting a quote, usually in annual/perpetual user licenses, which may come with optional maintenance and support services. The pros for PlanSwift are visual takeoffs, custom assembly builders and Excel integration.   The cons for this product include a somewhat steep learning curve when setting up complicated formulas and being a desktop solution first and foremost. It is recommended for small to mid-sized general and specialty subcontractors.