Takeoff ToolTAKEOFF TOOL

The History tab

The History tab lists each decision on a job with the person and the time. It also shows when the takeoff was finalized, the design stage on file and the addenda received.

Decisions

Each approve, fix and exclude is listed with who made it, when, and the note they wrote. The newest is at the top.

Sign-off

When a person finalizes the takeoff, that is listed with their name.

Design stage

A project can be taken off more than once as the drawing set matures. The tab shows the stage on file.

Addenda

The tab lists the addenda that were in the packet.

Why it matters

Six months after bid day, the question is why a number is what it is. The answer is here.

Reading your takeoff · Updated 11 Nov 2026

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