LiveCount 3D: Streamlining 2D and 3D Construction Takeoff

Extending takeoff into the 3D era

Preconstruction teams face ongoing challenges, including skilled labor shortages, tight project schedules and increasingly detailed design requirements. Traditional takeoffs often rely on fragmented drawing sets and manual data entry, creating bottlenecks and increasing the risk of calculation errors.

LiveCount 3D helps general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractors streamline model-based estimating with 2D and 3D quantity takeoff capabilities. By extending traditional 2D workflows with automated data extraction from 3D digital models, LiveCount 3D helps estimating teams calculate quantities more efficiently and prepare bids with greater confidence.

Key capabilities: speed, accuracy and workflow integration

LiveCount 3D integrates directly into the preconstruction workflow, delivering major operational advantages for estimating departments:

• Automated model-based extraction: LiveCount 3D automatically extracts geometric quantities, material specifications and embedded object metadata directly from 3D models. When design revisions occur, quantities update automatically, eliminating repetitive manual recalculations and saving critical estimating time.

• Open ecosystem and Trimble synergy: Powered by Trimble Connect, LiveCount 3D seamlessly ingests models from Revit, Tekla and universal Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) formats. This provides a smooth, low-friction addition for contractors already utilising Trimble solutions such as Stabicad and ProjectSight.

• Accessible 3D visualisation: Estimators, construction managers and project directors can view designs in 3D to verify scope and better understand design intent without specialized CAD software expertise.  By helping architects, engineers, contractors and estimators collaborate around 3D models, LiveCount 3D can help teams identify design conflicts earlier and reduce miscommunication.

With LiveCount 3D, estimating teams can eliminate manual data friction, optimize material procurement and deliver competitive, highly accurate bids with confidence.