BidScoper - Concrete & Asphalt Takeoff Software
Cloud-based construction takeoff software. Upload PDF plans, measure areas and lengths, calculate volumes and tonnages with pre-built assembly templates. No installation required.
Features
- PDF plan viewing with multi-page navigation and thumbnails
- Precision measurement tools: polyline (length), polygon (area), point counter, cutouts
- Two-point viewport scale calibration with multiple scales per page
- Assembly templates for concrete sidewalk/ramp 32 MPa, asphalt HL-3/HL-4, removal
- Computed outputs: volumes (m³), tonnages (t), granular base volumes
- Markups list with filtering, grouping, and running totals
- CSV export and annotated PDF export
For Concrete Contractors
Sidewalks, ramps, pads, curbs — measured and quantified from PDF plans. Concrete Sidewalk 32 MPa template with 125mm default thickness, Granular A 150mm base, optional rebar. Concrete Ramp 32 MPa template with 200mm default. Cutout support for manholes and catch basins. Per-measurement variable overrides for thickness, waste %, and rebar rate.
For Asphalt & Paving Contractors
Road overlays, parking lots, removal — with HL-3, HL-4, and granular calculations. Asphalt HL-3/HL-4 on Granular A/B with configurable layer thicknesses and 2.4 t/m³ density. Asphalt Removal by Area with 50mm depth. Waste factor applies to all volume computations. Multiple scales per page for overview and detail sheets.
Pricing
Free Trial: $0 — 3 projects, 5 exports/month, all measurement tools. No credit card required.
Pro: Unlimited projects and exports, team billing, priority support.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is concrete takeoff software?
- Concrete takeoff software is a tool that lets estimators measure quantities from PDF construction drawings. You trace lengths and areas directly on the plan, then the software calculates concrete volume in m³, granular base quantities, and rebar tonnage using thickness variables and assembly templates.
- How do you calculate asphalt tonnage from a plan set?
- To calculate asphalt tonnage: (1) set the drawing scale using two known points, (2) trace the paving area as a polygon, (3) apply an asphalt assembly template with HL-3 and HL-4 layer thicknesses, (4) the software multiplies area × thickness × density (typically 2.4 t/m³). BidScoper automates this workflow.
- Can BidScoper handle multiple scales on one drawing page?
- Yes. BidScoper supports multiple viewport scales per page. Define rectangular viewport regions and calibrate each independently with the two-point tool. Measurements within each viewport automatically use the correct scale.
- Does BidScoper work with metric units?
- Yes. Metres for length, m² for area, m³ for volume, tonnes for mass. Thicknesses entered in mm, stored in metres. Ideal for Canadian construction projects.
- What is the difference between a polyline and polygon measurement?
- A polyline traces an open path → total length in metres (curbs, piping). A polygon traces a closed shape → enclosed area in m² minus cutout holes (sidewalks, parking lots, pads).
- How much does BidScoper cost?
- Free trial: 3 projects, 5 exports/month. Pro: unlimited projects and exports. No credit card required for the trial.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. Entirely cloud-based, runs in your browser. No desktop install, no plugins, no Java/Flash. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
- What are assembly templates?
- Assembly templates are pre-configured formulas converting a measured area/length into material quantities. E.g., Concrete Sidewalk 32 MPa: area → concrete volume + granular A + optional rebar. Includes templates for sidewalks, ramps, asphalt HL-3/HL-4, and removal.
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