The Precise
The plan that gives you access to every e-Plans feature.
- ✓ Every e-Plans feature
- ✓ Quantity takeoff on digital plans
- ✓ Metric and imperial measurements
- ✓ Multipage plans and colouring
- ✓ Export to Excel and other software
- ✓ Local support
Quantity takeoff software
Measure your plans.
Save time.
e-Plans turns your digital plans into accurate takeoffs. Calculate lengths, areas and quantities right on screen, with no printing and no scale ruler.
10×faster than a manual takeoff*
6supported plan formats
2built-in measurement systems
The real software
See it.
The way it works.
Discover the interface and the features contractors and estimators use every day. The software is shown in its French version.
Watch the presentationThe video (in French) opens on YouTube ↗Our estimating plans
The Precise or The Essential.
Based on your needs.
Choose quantity takeoff on its own, or add the essential estimating features.
The Essential
Every e-Plans feature, combined with the essential features of L’Estimateur Général.
- ✓ Every e-Plans feature
- ✓ Essential estimating features
- ✓ Catalogue of more than 8,000 items
- ✓ Worksheets and quantity takeoffs
- ✓ Time tracking, lists and reports
- ✓ Interface to accounting software
Features
Built to move forward,
not to complicate.
e-Plans is quantity takeoff software for digital plans, built for contractors, estimators and professionals in commercial, residential, industrial and institutional construction.
01
Accurate measurements
Measure lengths, areas, perimeters and quantities with a metric or imperial scale.
02
Multipage plans
Combine takeoffs from several pages and organize your measurements by colour or by material.
03
Flexible formats
Import your PDF, TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP and GIF plans without changing the way you work.
04
Exportable data
Quickly transfer your results to Excel, L’Estimateur Général or your Windows clipboard.
05
Visual control
Colour the measured elements to avoid omissions and check your work at a glance.
06
Quick to learn
A simple interface for new users and seasoned estimators alike.
How it works
Simple from the very first project.
- 01
Import the plan
Open your digital file and set its scale.
- 02
Trace and count
Click on the plan to calculate your measurements and quantities automatically.
- 03
Export the takeoff
Group the results and transfer them to your estimating tool.
Who is it for?
A tool made for your trade.
✓ General contractors✓ Specialty contractors✓ Estimators✓ Project managers✓ Residential construction✓ Commercial and institutional construction
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know.
Clear answers before your very first demo.
Which plan formats does e-Plans accept?＋
e-Plans accepts PDF, TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP and GIF files, including documents with several pages.
Can I work in both metric and imperial?＋
Yes. You can measure in metres or in feet and use the scale that matches the plan you received.
Can I transfer the quantities to other software?＋
Yes. The results can be transferred to Excel, L’Estimateur Général or other Windows software through the clipboard.
Is e-Plans suitable for specialty contractors?＋
Yes. The software adapts to takeoffs in many specialties, from excavation to roofing, including partitions and finishes.
Can I try e-Plans before choosing a plan?＋
Yes. The free 30-day trial includes every e-Plans feature of The Precise plan, along with access to the training videos.
A demo tailored to your needs
See e-Plans
in action.
Talk with an Estimation.ca expert and find out how to fit the software into the way you work.