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 TAKEOFF & ESTIMATING SOFTWARE

## "Estimating is twice as fast."

Jamie Brenton, MD at Brebur Ltd, replaced their fragmented estimating processes with Chalkstring and has seen huge efficiency gains. Watch our short video and see how Chalkstring can halve your estimating time.

 

![SoMe LP Brebur Jamie](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Brebur%20imagery/SoMe%20LP%20Brebur%20Jamie.png)

## Watch our 60 second overview

## One system for estimating

### Do your takeoff

![Chalkstring takeoff software - areas-1](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20imagery/Chalkstring%20takeoff%20software%20-%20areas-1.png)

### Price your job

![Estimating header trial](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Branding%20elements%20+%20misc/Estimating%20header%20trial.png)

### Create winning tenders

![Estimating - Central database 2](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20imagery/Estimating%20-%20Central%20database%202.png)

[ Watch video ](https://www.chalkstring.com/specfinish#Form)

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## Chalkstring is already relied on and trusted by many FIS members

## Why choose Chalkstring

### Takeoff

Import drawings & measure using Takeoff, and have your quantities appear in your bill instantly. No need for extra software.

### Bill import

Avoid manually rekeying data by importing client bills and/or measures directly into Chalkstring.

### Customised database

Work quickly using a database of templates, materials and labour activities that are specific to your business.

### Material & labour quotes

Easily create, manage and update quotes, including standard terms & project-specific pricing.

### Rate build ups

Build your scope quickly, using personalised templates. And apply quotes to your entire project, in one click.

### Bill of quantities

Break your projects down into phases of work and zones for the site team.

### Value engineering

Quickly compare materials, brands, and supplier & subcontractor pricing to find the most competitive option for you and your client.

### Tenders

Easily tweak commercial data, including profit, margin & wastage. And create high quality tender documents that can quickly be amended & resubmitted if needed.

### Material & labour bills

Seamlessly transition tender information, including material and labour budgets, in a consistent format to the live construction project team.

[ Watch video ](https://www.chalkstring.com/specfinish#Form)

## Don't just listen to us:

![Rory Smith, MD at Smiths Drylining](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Headshots/Rory%20Smith%2c%20MD%20at%20Smiths%20Drylining.png)

“It takes us 50% less time to price jobs in Chalkstring than it did using our old spreadsheets. We can easily price different options and schemes, making changes in seconds. And we can see the impact of that change on the project financials instantly.”

★★★★★

**Rory Smith**  
Managing Director | Smiths Drylining Ltd

[ Watch video ](https://www.chalkstring.com/specfinish#Form)

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