Takeoff

Construction glossary · Core terms

Core terms · definition

The process of measuring quantities of materials and labor from the drawings to build an estimate. Accurate takeoffs are the foundation of an accurate bid.

Source: InterNACHI — Inspection Glossary: Takeoff

Where this term lands on a Columbus budget

The cost pages carry the current local ranges, and the guides explain what moves them. A published range becomes a project number only after someone looks at the site.