Can I do quantity takeoffs in cmBuilder?

Yes, there are several options for QTOs in cmBuilder:

 

General conditions / Resource QTOs:

To Export Resource Quantities (QTO):

1. Click Export/Share in the top-right corner of the screen.

2. Select Resource QTO.

Export/Share button (1) with Resource QTO (2) in the Export panel

3. An Excel file will be downloaded, listing all resources by milestone. This file also includes total for linear elements such as fencing, guardrails, etc.


Alternative Access via Resource Schedule:

1. In the Project Overview, select a scenario and click on the three dots menu in top-right corner.

2. From the menu, select Resource Schedule. A Gantt Chart displaying all resources will appear.

3. To download this data, click on Export File in the top-right corner.

Scenario card three-dot menu button (1)

Scenario card menu with Resource schedule (2) highlighted

Resource schedule Gantt chart with the Export File button (3) in the top-right corner


Earthwork Takeoff:

1. Go to Terrain > Excavation Operation

2. Select the Excavation Plan tab

3. Click on Earthwork Takeoff to view soil volumes by operation.

4. Click Export to download a CSV file of the calculated quantities.

Terrain menu with Excavation Operation (1), the Excavation Plan tab (2) and Earthwork Takeoff (3)

Earthwork takeoff panel with Milestone Breakdown volumes and the Export button (4)


Sketch Areas:

1. Zones

To view a zone's properties, double-click on it, or right-click and select Edit. In the Edit menu, click Properties to view the zone's area and type. 

Zone Properties panel showing the zone's area and type for a loading zone

 

2. Massing

To view massing details, double-click on the massing object, or right-click and select Edit Massing, In the Edit menu, Click Properties to view the Perimeter, Area and Volume.

Massing Properties panel showing perimeter, area and volume of a massing block

 

 

 

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