# Carlson Takeoff Reviews
**Vendor:** Carlson Software  
**Category:** [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff)
## About Carlson Takeoff
Carlson Takeoff is a cut/fill volumes and data prep (for layout or machine control) program that can estimate jobs using paper plan digitizing, PDFs, or electronic CAD files. • Calculate site cut & fill and topsoil • Differentiate strata volumes & dirt vs. rock • Accurately determine subgrade quantities • Estimate trench and pipe quantities • Estimate roadways from cross-sections • Prepare the design info for exact staking • Create a 3D model for machine control






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## Carlson Takeoff Features
**Data Gathering**
- Cost Calculators
- Enterprise Search
- Multiple Input Formats

**Bid Generation**
- Collaborative Editing
- Automated BoQs and BoMs
- Versioning
- Integration with Estimating Software

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