early access for construction takeoff teams

Turn construction drawings into reviewable quantity takeoffs.

apstrog is dimension-aware construction takeoff software for turning PDF, DWG and DXF drawings into structured quantities and editable preliminary BOQs.

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Built for estimators, quantity surveyors, contractors, engineers, architects and construction professionals.

measurement preview

Architectural plan A-102

Quantity sheetBOQ

Ground FloorSTRUCTURED QUANTITIES

reviewable

Item	Unit	Qty
Floor area	m²	186.40
Internal blockwork	m²	412.80
External blockwork	m²	228.60
Internal plaster	m²	801.20
Doors	nr	18
Windows	nr	24

01Dimension-aware

02Source-linked

03Excel-ready

A practical
measurement workflow

Drawing evidence first

Review before export

BOQ remains editable

The problem

Stop measuring the same drawings twice.

Construction drawings already contain much of the information required for a quantity takeoff—dimensions, room layouts, wall locations, openings, schedules and annotations. But turning it into usable quantities for an estimate or BOQ still often means measurements, calculations and spreadsheet transfer. apstrog streamlines that preconstruction workflow.

Traditional workflow

01Drawing

02Manual measurement

03Calculator & notes

04Spreadsheet

05BOQ

With apstrog

01Drawing

02Review extracted quantities

03Editable BOQ

Designed to reduce repetitive takeoff work—not replace professional judgement.

How it works

Construction quantity takeoff in three steps.

Start with dimensioned PDF, DWG or DXF drawings, then keep a human review point where it matters before quantities move into an estimate or BOQ.

Upload your drawings

Start with architectural floor plans and other properly dimensioned PDF, DWG or DXF drawings.

Review detected measurements

apstrog reads dimensions, annotations and drawing geometry, then associates them with measurable building elements.

Generate your quantity sheet

Confirm or correct the quantities, then export an editable BOQ or quantity workbook to Excel.

Quantity coverage

Measure building quantities from drawings.

Cover the building elements that commonly create repetitive construction takeoff work, with quantities that stay clear, editable and reviewable.

Additional coverage

FoundationsSlabsBeams & columnsConcreteExcavationFormworkReinforcementRevision comparisonRate librariesPriced BOQs

m²

Areas

Room areas, floor finishes, ceiling areas and gross floor areas.

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Walls

Internal and external lengths, blockwork, partition, plaster, render and painting areas.

Openings

Door counts, window counts and opening areas.

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Room quantities

Perimeters, skirting lengths, floor finishes and ceiling finishes.

Source annotationA-102

4,500 mm

Interpreted value4.50 m · linked to Bedroom 01 wall

Dimension-aware by design

Read the dimensions your takeoff depends on.

Construction drawings often already contain the measurements estimators, quantity surveyors and engineers rely on. apstrog uses explicit dimensions, annotations and drawing relationships as primary measurement evidence, rather than relying only on visual scale estimation.

Where information is unclear, you review the measurement before it becomes part of the BOQ.

Auditability

Source-linked quantities for reviewable BOQs.

Construction quantities should be reviewable. Rather than returning unexplained numbers, apstrog is intended to connect a measurement to its source information in the drawing before it enters a preliminary BOQ or estimate.

Every quantity stays reviewable. The BOQ remains editable.

Measurement traceSource linked

Internal Wall — Bedroom 02

Length4.500 m
Height3.000 m
Gross wall area13.500 m²

Source
Dimension shown on A-102

Confirmed for review

Who it’s for

Built for people who turn drawings into construction decisions.

The core audience is the team responsible for takeoff, estimating and BOQ preparation. The adjacent audience needs the same drawing evidence earlier for design, feasibility, budgeting or project review.

Core audience

Estimators, quantity surveyors & contractors

For people who measure plans to price work, answer a bid, prepare procurement quantities or build a preliminary bill of quantities. The value is less repetitive measurement and a clearer review point before export.

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Adjacent audience

Architects, engineers, developers & project managers

For teams that need early quantities from architectural or engineering drawings to test scope, discuss feasibility, compare options or align the next project conversation.

See the drawing-to-quantity workflow

01 / CORE AUDIENCE

Estimators & quantity surveyors

Create preliminary quantity takeoffs and editable BOQs from drawing sets, then spend more time reviewing scope, pricing and commercial judgement.

02 / CORE AUDIENCE

General & specialty contractors

Screen bid opportunities and prepare material quantities from PDF or CAD plans before procurement, budgeting or construction.

03 / CORE AUDIENCE

Design-build teams

Move from design information to construction quantities with a shared, reviewable workflow for preconstruction decisions.

04 / ADJACENT AUDIENCE

Architects & engineers

Give clients and project teams early quantity information from architectural, structural and other dimensioned drawings.

05 / ADJACENT AUDIENCE

Developers & owners

Understand project scope and feasibility quantities earlier, before detailed pricing or a construction commitment.

06 / ADJACENT AUDIENCE

Project managers & consultants

Check drawing-led quantities, clarify assumptions and carry an editable quantity workbook into the next conversation.

Example output

From this drawing…

A dimensioned PDF, DWG or DXF floor plan becomes a structured quantity sheet that can be reviewed, edited and carried into an estimating or quantity surveying workflow.

…to this quantity sheet

Preliminary BOQGround Floor

.XLSX

Description	Unit	Quantity
Gross floor area	m²	186.40
Internal wall length	m	164.70
External wall length	m	82.30
150mm blockwork	m²	421.50
225mm blockwork	m²	231.80
Floor finish	m²	168.20
Ceiling finish	m²	168.20
Internal plaster	m²	842.40
Doors	nr	18
Windows	nr	24

Access for construction teams

Request early access to apstrog.

Request a place in the early-access programme. Tell us your role, and we’ll contact you about a suitable pilot for your takeoff workflow.

1Request access ahead of public launch.

2Optionally share your workflow and a sample drawing.

3Help shape the quantities and workflows we prioritise.

FAQ

Answers about construction takeoff and BOQ workflows.

Everything you need to know about access, drawing formats, quantity takeoff, review and the preliminary bill of quantities workflow.

What is a construction quantity takeoff?

A construction quantity takeoff is the process of measuring areas, lengths, counts and other building elements from project drawings so a team can understand scope, prepare a budget or build a bill of quantities.

Who is apstrog for?

apstrog is designed for estimators, quantity surveyors, general and specialty contractors, design-build teams, architects, engineers, developers, owners, project managers and construction consultants who work from drawings.

How do I get early access?

Request early access with your name, email and role. You can then optionally share your workflow and a sample drawing. We will contact you as suitable pilot places become available.

What drawing formats does it support?

apstrog is built for properly dimensioned PDF, DWG and DXF construction drawings, including architectural plans and CAD drawing workflows.

Can it create a quantity takeoff from a PDF or CAD drawing?

Yes. apstrog is designed to interpret explicit dimensions, annotations and geometry in properly dimensioned PDF, DWG and DXF drawings and turn the result into structured quantities for review.

Does it produce a complete priced estimate?

apstrog turns drawings into structured, editable preliminary BOQs. Pricing and rate-library features are separate from the quantity workflow.

Will it replace a quantity surveyor or estimator?

No. apstrog is designed to reduce repetitive drawing measurement and quantity preparation. Professional review remains important for construction, contractual and commercial decisions.

How does it measure drawings?

apstrog interprets explicit drawing dimensions, annotations and geometry and connects them to measurable construction elements, rather than relying only on visual scale estimation.

What if a drawing is incomplete?

Quantities requiring missing information may be flagged for review rather than silently estimated.

Will I be able to edit the BOQ?

Yes. Outputs remain editable and can be exported to formats such as Excel so your team can continue its estimating or quantity surveying workflow.

How much will it cost?

Early access is free. Pricing for broader access will be shared before public launch.

Early access for your workflow

Less measuring. More time to review.

Request early access to help test apstrog on your takeoff workflow.

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