Your team s been doing takeoffs the hard way that discount most firms miss it s the hidden inefficiency in your standard
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You're right: the hidden cost isn't the takeoff, it's the rework. BidLight stops that by tying your estimate straight to the Revit model. Export once, get labor
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<p>You're spot on: the hidden cost isn't just the takeoff—it's the rework. BidLight kills that by syncing your estimate to the Revit model. Export once, get labor, equipment, material, and time costs in minutes. When the design changes, your numbers update in real time. No chasing emails, no stale spreadsheets.</p>
<p>Here's how to stop the bleed:<br/>1. Download the BidLight app and install it in Revit.<br/>2. Export your model—BidLight reads geometry and metadata automatically.<br/>3. Review the classified BOQ line items (86% accuracy, with pricing from a $30K database plus Craftsman, 1Build, and RSMeans).<br/>4. Adjust as needed—prices and quantities refresh as the model evolves.<br/>5. Use the Kanban board to track progress and allocate resources.</p>
<p>You're right that most firms miss the discount. We offer an AIA 25 discount up to 29% off plans, so check that before you renew. Plans start at $199/mo for Solo Architect—less than the hourly cost of manual takeoffs. And if you're slammed, we'll do the BIM work for you: execution plans, 4D/5D, fabrication detailing.</p>
<p>Stop guessing. Let the model do the math.</p>
answered 2 months agoSupport Team