Welcome to “Introduction to PlanSwift” – your ultimate gateway to mastering digital construction takeoff and estimating! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer eager to streamline your workflow, this course is designed with you in mind. PlanSwift is a powerful tool that transforms the way you approach construction projects, making your planning more precise, efficient, and cost-effective.
Week 1: Foundations & Project Setup
Key Skills:
Navigating PlanSwift interface
Importing and scaling drawings accurately
Managing project files
Fixing distorted (non-flat) drawings
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Week 2: Standards & Integration To Planswift
Key Skills:Applying SMM7 standards
Exporting data to Excel
Handling real-life estimation scenarios
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Week 3: Core Takeoff Skills (Structural Elements)
Key Skills:
Measuring walls and blockwork
Reinforcement takeoff basics
Staircase quantity calculations
Formwork estimation
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Week 4: Databases & Resource Planning (Excel Estimation Template)
Key Skills:
Creating material databases
Assigning labour & plant costs
Generating material schedules
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Week 5: Estimation & Cost Analysis
Key Skills:
Full cost estimation workflow
Cost distribution analysis
Creating breakdown structures
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