STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS TAKING-OFF AND BOQ WITH PLANSWIFT

Open PlanSwift and connect it to Excel to start a new job, set metric units, import structural drawings, convert to TIFF, then scale plans before measuring takeoffs.

Scale your plan in PlanSwift using the ruler or scale dropdown, set the scale with dimensions like 3000 mm to 3 m, and scale per page for accuracy.

Utilize structural drawings to perform site preparation and topsoil excavation, compute area from larger column bases, and automatically link quantities to the bill of quantities.

Use the blacksmith software to perform trench excavations by segmenting areas, calculate depth and width from natural ground level, deduct topsoil, and link to the substructure bill of quantities.

Learn to estimate peat excavation volumes in structural drawings using PlanSwift. Distinguish peat excavation from trench excavation, set depths, and compute cubic-meter quantities for four column-base types.

Calculate concrete column-base quantities from the structural plan using Plan Swift, adjust depth to 300 mm to update volumes (23.7 m³), and finalize a quantity of about 24 isolated foundations.

Adjust concrete in foundation depths in PlanSwift by converting trench excavation from 0.75 m to 0.23 m for foundation footings, and verify a roughly 15 m3 quantity.

learn how to model a concrete column in substructure, define footing and trench excavations, and calculate column quantities using plan swift and excel, including kickers and reinforcement details.

Master taking off reinforcement quantities for column base type 1 in the structural drawing, including baskets, base-type labeling, spacing, and concrete cover calculations for on-site planning.

Learn how to calculate column base reinforcement lengths and quantities for base type 1, including R2 to R5, considering bends, concrete cover, spacing, and top-bottom arrangements.

Calculate column base type two reinforcement by using one rebar length for both horizontal and vertical directions, then multiply by the bar counts and placements (top, bottom, or bottom only).

Learn to calculate starter bars for concrete columns, including length with concrete cover and bends, and how to tally bars across column types using Excel for a reliable take-off.

Summarizes converting total column base reinforcement from length to kilograms and tonnes for 12 mm bars, and updating the bill of quantities in substructure.

Calculate the length and number of column links and stirrups, including rectangular and square based links, accounting for concrete cover and hooks, for use in structural take-off and planswift boq.

Take off formwork for the sides of column bases by calculating the perimeter and total linear length for column base types 1–4, and record results on plan sheets.

Calculate formwork quantities for concrete columns by multiplying width and depth, evaluating each face, using plan dimensions such as 2×5 by 450 and 2×5 by 225.

Calculate earth adjustment quantities from the structural drawing, determining excavation, disposal, and backfill volumes for trench, blockwork, and concrete foundation.

Learn to estimate anti-termite surface treatment by measuring bottom and sides of excavations in square meters, following revised standard method of measurement, and account for standby treatment and earthwork support.

Apply plan-based take-off techniques to quantify fillings and the ground floor slab using plan drawings and PlanSwift, scale plans, and calculate volumes in cubic meters.

Learn to take off column quantities, including concrete work, formwork, and reinforcement, using Excel for workflow and transferring these quantities for a bill of quantities, with Planswift demonstrations later.

Analyze column types from the structural drawings, count 2-5 by 450 and 2-5 by 2-5 columns, and map them to ground and first floor using planswift.

Learn to take off concrete work in columns by calculating column height from ground and first floor levels, accounting for beam and slab depths and beam details for Planswift BoQ.

Take off concrete column work for in-situ and precast, using excel not plan swift to compute heights and cross sections, describe column types, and prepare bill of quantities by floor.

Take off concrete column quantities from ground to first floor, count projected and newly introduced columns, size cross-sections, and link totals to the PlanSwift bill of quantities.

Calculate formwork area for square or rectangular columns by height × width, summing four sides, in square meters, using reusable steel, wood, or glass moulds—without relying on planswift.

Learn to take off formwork for concrete columns by calculating perimeter and height for different column types and booking quantities into the BOQ.

Master reinforcement take-off and estimation for concrete columns using manual methods and Planswift, covering ground and first floor heights, projections, concrete cover, bends, and main bars.