Ensign Take-Off Reviews & Product Details

Ensign Take-Off is a digital take-off software solution designed for mechanical, electrical, MEP, ductwork, and insulation contractors in the UK construction industry. It enables estimators and contractors to measure and quantify materials directly from PDF drawings, replacing manual measurement methods and reducing the time required to produce accurate take-offs. The software is built around the workflows of specialist subcontractors, making it a practical alternative to spreadsheet-based measurement processes. The software allows users to trace services directly onto imported drawings, automatically calculating quantities for materials such as pipework, cable tray, ductwork, and insulation as they work. Jobs can be organised by section and zone, and the software supports trade-specific component libraries for all five trades. Users can work across multiple drawings and scales within a single job, and a multiplier function allows quantities to be scaled efficiently where repeated elements are present. Take-off data feeds directly into Ensign Estimating, removing the need to rekey figures between systems and reducing the risk of errors carrying through to the estimate. Ensign Take-Off is used by UK contractors ranging from small specialist subcontractors to large Tier 1 businesses, across a range of project types and values. It is developed and supported in-house by Ensign Software, which has provided software to the UK construction industry since 1980. The software is continuously updated based on direct collaboration with contractors, ensuring it reflects current industry practices and trade requirements. Support is provided by an in-house team with extensive knowledge of contractor workflows, offering responsive assistance when it is needed.