Module · Measuring / QTO
Take-off that does not need re-keying into the estimate.
Quantity capture against rate items, organised by package, flowing straight into detailed estimates and procurement packs. The take-off and the BoQ stop being two documents.
The cost of separated take-off
Most QSes measure twice and key three times.
Take-off in one tool, estimate in a second, BoQ in a third, tender pack in a fourth. Every time the design moves, four documents need updating — and one of them always misses the memo.
Re-keying eats hours per package
Measure → export → paste into estimate → reformat → paste into BoQ → reformat for tender. Half a day per package. The fee earner who could have been pricing instead.
Take-off and estimate drift
Designer reissues the GA. The take-off updates; the estimate doesn't — until someone notices the totals don't match. By then, the tender is out.
Audit trail is the take-off PDF
When the variation arrives, you need to show what was measured originally. Hope the take-off PDF survived the move to the new file server.
What's inside
Measure once. Read everywhere.
Quantity capture against rates
Each take-off line carries its rate item. The detailed estimate and procurement pack read the same line — no re-keying, no drift.
Package organisation
Measure by procurement package. The take-off becomes the package definition becomes the tender BoQ becomes the awarded contract value.
Revision tracking
Re-measure when the design moves. The previous measure is preserved as a revision, with a clear "what changed" diff against the prior take-off.
Estimate integration
Quantities feed detailed estimates automatically. Change a take-off line, the estimate total moves the same instant.
Procurement integration
Measured quantities populate tender BoQs. Issue the pack, suppliers price against the same lines you measured.
NRM-aware structure
Take-offs structure to NRM2 categories so estimate roll-ups, package costs and PCSR lineage all line up to the standard your client recognises.
Who uses it
Built for QSes who'd rather price than re-key.
Quantity Surveyors
Measure once. The estimate updates. The BoQ updates. The tender pack updates. The PCSR forecasts off the same numbers.
Cost Coordinators
Approved take-offs are the basis for every commercial flow downstream. Audit trail intact through estimate, procurement, award, and out-turn.
Commercial Managers
Cross-project visibility into measure progress. Know which packages are still un-measured before the procurement deadline lands.
See a take-off feed an estimate live.
A 30-minute walkthrough on a real package — bring a drawing, leave with a costed estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Will Projavio replace CostX / Bluebeam Revu?
For high-volume on-screen take-off (highlight, area, length), specialised tools like CostX or Bluebeam are still the right place to do the geometry. Projavio takes the measured quantities and runs the rest of the commercial workflow.
Can I import quantities from CostX / Excel?
CSV import maps quantity lines to rate items today. Native CostX and other tool integrations are planned.
How does NRM2 mapping work?
Rate items carry their NRM2 element + category. Take-off lines inherit those attributes; estimate roll-ups and package costs structure to NRM2 automatically.
What happens when the design changes?
Re-measure the affected package. Previous take-off is preserved as a revision; the diff against prior is shown. The estimate, procurement pack and PCSR refresh against the new measure.
Connects to
Other Projavio modules that work alongside this one.
Estimates
Benchmark + detailed estimates with NRM2 structure, draft → submit → approve workflow, sector + tier benchmarks.
Procurement
Procurement packages, tender packs, supplier returns, award — one workflow from package to PCSR commitment.
Cost Reports (PCSR)
Live PCSR consolidating committed (POs), anticipated (variations), forecast (cashflow) and out-turn cost.
Stop measuring twice.
One take-off. One BoQ. One source of truth for everything downstream.