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Multi-Page PDF Upload
Import entire blueprint sets as multi-page PDFs. Navigate between pages seamlessly on an interactive, zoomable canvas.
Cedrus / Takeoffs
The takeoff system.
Five categories. Fifteen tools. One coherent system for turning a PDF blueprint into a measured, priced, bid-ready estimate — without ever leaving the canvas.
The system
Built for the bid, not the clip-art version of a jobsite.
Cedrus Takeoffs runs on a single canvas model: upload a multi-page PDF, pin the scale, and every measurement you draw flows straight into rooms, assemblies, and the estimate without a spreadsheet in between. What's on this page is the working set — the tools an estimator actually reaches for on a live bid.
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Blueprint Management.
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High-Resolution Rendering
Progressive resolution up to 6x (432 PPI) that dynamically adjusts based on your zoom level. See every detail clearly.
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Accurate Scaling
Set scale from known dimensions on the blueprint. Switch between imperial (ft) and metric (m) units at any time.
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Measurement Tools.
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Area Measurement
Draw polygons to measure floor, wall, shower, backsplash, and accent areas. Supports manual area overrides for irregular shapes.
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Linear Measurement
Measure linear feet for Schluter edges, heat wire runs, and other linear items. Manual linear foot overrides supported.
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Count Markers
Place count markers for individual items like niches, benches, and drains. Group by label and room for organized takeoffs.
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Estimation & Pricing.
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Assembly-Based Pricing
Define assemblies per category (floor, wall, shower, backsplash) with per-sqft rates. Add-ons for waterproofing, Schluter, heat wire, and more.
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PDF Estimate Export
Generate professional, branded PDF estimates with per-room breakdowns, waste factors, markups, and material allowances.
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Shareable Work Orders
Generate secure, tokenized links for subcontractors to view their scope and rates — no login required. 30-day expiry, access tracking.
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Team & Collaboration.
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Real-Time Collaboration
Work on takeoffs simultaneously with your team. See live cursors, active tools, and instant edits. Powered by Supabase Realtime.
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Role-Based Access
Granular roles: admin, company admin, estimator, and client. Control who can edit projects, manage pricing, and invite users.
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Mobile Support
Review takeoffs on your phone. Browse rooms, view measurements, check estimates, and edit properties with a touch-optimized interface.
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Performance & Reliability.
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Autosave
Configurable autosave (15s / 30s / 60s) with comprehensive change detection. Never lose your work. Saves on tab switch and before close.
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Progressive Loading
Only the current page loads initially — remaining pages load in the background. Get to work instantly, even on large blueprint sets.
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Context-Aware Defaults
Smart room name detection automatically selects the right drawing category and suggests relevant add-ons based on room type.
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Vendors.
The vendor layer of the suite ties assemblies to the people who supply them. Add a tile vendor, a stone yard, a Schluter distributor; pin per-SKU pricing and lead times once, and every assembly that uses that material picks the number up. The same record powers the shareable subcontractor work order — your sub sees the rooms, the scope, and the line items, never the margin. Pricing changes propagate to open estimates instantly. The marketplace layer that lets you order from a vendor without leaving the estimate ships next.
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Schedule.
The schedule module reads the same project record the takeoff writes to. Bid date, mobilization window, install duration, crew availability — set once, and every other module honors it. When a takeoff changes scope, the schedule notices; when the schedule slips, the bid does too. Designed for the way small crews actually plan a season: ten projects on a wall, drag to reorder, color by trade, sync to the firm calendar. Shipping after the vendor layer is stable.
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Margins.
Markup, waste factor, and material allowance are first-class on every estimate today. The Margins module makes them auditable: set markup per trade, per project, or per assembly; see the effective margin on every line as you draw the takeoff; flag the bid when realized margin drops below a floor you set. Historical pricing trends sit alongside the live estimate so a past job’s actuals inform the next bid’s number. The point isn’t a fancy P&L dashboard — it’s a guardrail you can’t accidentally bid under.
One data model
Every tool in the suite is built on the same canvas.
See it in action
Start a takeoff.
Free to try. No credit card, no demo call. Bring a PDF.