Approx – Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation

Approx is a cloud-based quantity takeoff, construction cost estimation and tender documentation platform designed for contractors, construction consultancies, architecture firms and technical office teams.

Approx brings quantity takeoff data, unit prices, cost estimates, project revisions and supporting documents into a single structured workflow. It helps organizations replace scattered spreadsheets and person-dependent calculation methods with reusable formulas, standardized templates and controlled project data.

Key capabilities include:

• Formula-based quantity takeoff workflows

Create detailed quantity calculations using reusable formulas and organization-specific templates.

• Construction cost estimation

Combine quantities with public or organization-specific unit price libraries to create structured project cost estimates.

• Project planning and tracking

Organize quantity takeoff and cost information by project, building, floor, location and work item.

• Tender preparation and bid documentation

Produce quantity sheets, cost summaries and supporting documents for tender and proposal processes.

• Revision-ready project structure

Update quantities, prices and reports after project changes without rebuilding the entire calculation workflow.

• AutoCAD and Excel workflows

Transfer quantity and pricing data between existing drawing, spreadsheet and Approx workflows.

• Standardized team collaboration

Enable project teams to use the same calculation methodology, templates and reporting standards.

• Structured reporting

Generate detailed quantity takeoff sheets, cost estimation tables, summaries and project-supporting documents.

Approx is especially suited to construction organizations managing multiple projects and seeking to standardize quantity takeoff, cost estimation, project planning and tender preparation processes.

Contact us through Microsoft Marketplace to request a demonstration and discuss how Approx can be adapted to your organization’s existing workflow.