eTakeoff Bridge

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eTakeoff Bridge is an innovative software product that integrates eTakeoff Dimension with Cost Estimating systems. Bridge is currently integrated with Sage Estimating 300. Bridge is a separate program that runs between eTakeoff Dimension and the Sage Estimating system. When Bridge is started, it captures all the item and assembly information from Sage Estimating and presents it within the Bridge Main window. In its simplest use, the estimator drags an individual measurement from the drawing in eTakeoff Dimension and drops it onto the appropriate estimating item or assembly listed in the Bridge Window.

eTakeoff Bridge

Best In Class Integration

Sage + eTakeoff Bridge

eTakeoff Bridge

Benefits

Use Day One Without Massive Setup
Bridge even includes tools to transfer Sage Assemblies/Items to eTakeoff Dimension

Learns As You Work
Unique “mapping” technology teaches Bridge how you work

Supports Sage “Smart” Assembly Technology
Assembly capability with variables and “if condition” formulas embedded within eTakeoff Dimension Sage assembly variables can be entered at takeoff time Allows the takeoff system to be more than just an “electronic digitizer” to fill in dimensions

Flexible
Supports multiple workflow methods – from manual to fully automatic

True Updates to the Estimate
Automatically find changed takeoff measurements Update the Estimate without destroying existing Estimate detail (pricing, crews, waste, etc.)

Review Mode
Review what’s been sent to the estimate and what’s remaining Visual and List verification of transfer status

Drill Down
Locate and highlight supporting drawing measurements from within the Sage Estimate

Navisworks Integrator

As an estimator, you shouldn’t have to know the ins and outs of BIM design software to create production estimates from 3D models. Navisworks Integrator is an add-on to eTakeoff Bridge that puts model information into your hands. The integrator plugs Autodesk Navisworks Manage or Simulate (2017/2018/2019) into Bridge, so you can drag and drop objects and dimensional information directly into Sage Estimating.

With Navisworks Integrator and Bridge, you’re always in control. Fully automate the transfer of 3D takeoff details, or do some things manually. It’s your choice.

eTakeoff Bridge

Navisworks Integrator

Visual takeoff
Models give you a better view—and understanding—of your project. Navisworks Integrator works with Bridge so you can take full advantage of this visual perspective. Hide all objects that have already been sent to the estimate, and the model will show you exactly what still needs to be taken off. Bridge will even automatically find changes between existing and revised models for quick turnaround of estimate modifications.

Missing model information
Flashing. Door hardware. Floor and wall finishes. Chances are those and some other items won’t be in a model. Not a problem. That’s because the Navisworks Integrator links to Bridge, which also integrates with our 2D Dimension takeoff tools. You can easily flip between 3D and 2D takeoff while feeding the same cost estimate. And, as an extra bonus, you only have to learn one interface.

Takeoff trail
Think of it as electronic breadcrumbs. Select any item or assembly in the estimate and you can trace back to the originating object in Navisworks. If the estimate component came from 2D drawings, you can trace back to those documents as well.

A best-in-class approach
Why use software you’re not familiar with just to do model-based estimating? We worked with industry leaders Autodesk and Sage to develop Navisworks Integrator so you can continue to use the tools you’re most comfortable with.

Pricing:

Bridge for Sage is sold exclusively through Sage Software. Please Contact Sage at (800) 858-7095.

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