Measure once. Win every bid.
Methvin's 2D/3D take-off engine links directly to your estimate, BIM model, and correspondence — so quantities never drift from your bid and every revision flows through automatically.
Four reasons estimators choose Methvin
From the first PDF mark-up to the final tender submission — one platform, zero re-keying.
Pixel-accurate 2D Take-off
Calibrate any PDF drawing in seconds, then measure lengths, areas, counts, and volumes with digital on-screen tools that auto-populate your live estimate. No spreadsheet exports needed.
Native 3D BIM Quantity Extraction
Load IFC models directly and extract element quantities by type, level, or classification. BIM revisions propagate to your estimate instantly, eliminating the version-mismatch errors that blow out contingencies.
Estimate Rates Tied to Take-off
Every measured item links to an estimate line. Adjust a rate in your rate library and every related take-off item reprices live — across every bid, not just the one you are looking at.
Correspondence Linked to Scope
RFIs, addenda, and instruction letters attach directly to the affected take-off items and estimate sections. Auditors see a complete chain of evidence; estimators stop hunting through email threads.
Everything inside the platform
Methvin's take-off and estimating suite is purpose-built for construction — not adapted from a generic diagramming tool.
2D Take-off & Markup
Overlay transparent colour-coded polylines and count markers on any PDF drawing. Multiple users can take off simultaneously with conflict detection.
Explore Take-off →Estimate & Rate Library
Build multi-level WBS estimates with labour, plant, material, and subcontractor components. Import supplier rates, apply location factors, and lock approved figures.
Explore Estimate →BIM / IFC Integration
Open IFC files natively, filter elements by storey or type, extract quantities into your estimate, and track model revision history without leaving Methvin.
Explore BIM →Correspondence & RFI Register
Log every addendum, RFI, and instruction against the relevant estimate section. Auto-generate cover letters for outgoing queries and maintain a full audit trail for tender submissions.
Explore Correspondence →The estimating platform built for how construction actually works
Methvin connects your drawings, model, rates, and correspondence in a single audit-ready environment — so your team stops re-keying data and starts winning more work.
- Quantities from 2D drawings and 3D BIM models in one register
- Automatic repricing when drawings are revised or rates change
- Multi-user take-off with role-based access and version history
- Correspondence and RFIs linked directly to affected estimate items
- Export formatted tender submissions, BOQs, and cost reports in one click
- Supports civil, structural, fit-out, and M&E trades
Trusted by estimating teams worldwide
Feedback from construction professionals using Methvin to produce more accurate bids with less rework.
“We used to re-key quantities three times — once from the drawing, once into the estimate, and again for the tender document. Methvin eliminated all of that. Take-off flows straight into the BOQ and the tender letter populates automatically.”
“The BIM integration was the deciding factor for us. We load the IFC from our design team, extract quantities by storey, and the estimate is 80% complete before we have touched a drawing. Revision management alone has saved us weeks per project.”
“Having correspondence tagged to individual estimate items sounds minor until you are in a post-tender interview and the client asks why a rate increased mid-bid. We just open Methvin and show them the addendum. It has changed how we present our bids.”
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before your first take-off session.
Does Methvin support both 2D drawings and 3D BIM models?
Yes. You can load PDF and DWG drawings for on-screen 2D take-off, or import IFC files for model-based quantity extraction — and combine both methods in a single estimate.
What happens when a drawing revision is issued mid-tender?
Upload the revised PDF or IFC and Methvin flags all changed elements. You re-measure only the affected areas, and the estimate updates automatically. Full revision history is retained.
Can multiple estimators work on the same take-off simultaneously?
Yes. Methvin supports concurrent multi-user take-off with colour-coded ownership per user, conflict detection, and a complete audit log showing who measured what and when.
How does Methvin handle correspondence during the tender period?
All RFIs, addenda, site visit notes, and instructions are logged in a register and linked directly to the relevant estimate section — so scope changes are traceable from first query to final price.
Can I import my existing rate library from Excel?
Methvin includes a bulk import tool for Excel-based rate libraries. Rates are stored centrally and can be updated globally, so a supplier price increase reprices across all live bids simultaneously.
What export formats are available for tender submissions?
Methvin exports formatted Bills of Quantities, cost summaries, and tender cover letters to PDF and Excel. Tender portal integrations allow direct submission without re-formatting.
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