In the high-stakes world of construction estimating, time is tight, margins are tighter, and confidence in your numbers is everything. That’s why more professionals are turning to OnSight™ — a dedicated drawing takeoff solution designed for people who measure for a living.
No overengineered BIM toolkits. No CAD bloat. Just accurate, intuitive 2D takeoff from PDFs, CAD files, and even scanned plans — all in one place.
Purpose-Built for Quantity Surveyors & Estimators
While many tools force you to adapt your workflow to their software, OnSight flips the script. It’s structured around the natural flow of a working estimator — letting you extract lengths, areas, counts, and quantities from drawings without fighting the interface.
Whether you’re preparing a tender, reviewing a change order, or validating a subcontractor’s bill, OnSight helps you stay fast, accurate, and organized.
Key Advantages
- Universal file support: Works with PDF, DWG, DXF, DWF, TIFF, BMP, JPG, and more
- Pinpoint accuracy with calibrated scales and custom object definitions
- Full layer control for color, visibility, and data clarity
- Live Excel™ export via HotLink™ — no retyping, no errors
- Object cloning and editing to speed up large-scale measurements
- Seamless integration with EasyEarthworks™ for cut and fill workflows
Speed Without Complexity
With OnSight, new users are up and running in minutes — not weeks. The clean interface and real-time feedback make it ideal for:
- Solo estimators
- Multi-project QS teams
- Contractors needing reliable results, fast
And unlike CAD-heavy platforms, you don’t need to wrestle with command lines or design tools just to get a takeoff done.
From Drawing to Deliverable — In One Flow
Use OnSight to:
- Extract quantities from scanned drawings or vector files
- Organize takeoffs by layers, objects, or categories
- Instantly export to Excel or transfer to earthworks modules
- Detect drawing changes with revision tools (in supported file types)
It’s everything you need — and nothing you don’t.
Ideal For:
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Subcontractors
- Cost consultants
- Design & build teams
The Bottom Line
If you’re still relying on manual methods, redlining PDFs, or wrestling with CAD programs just to measure a floor plan or excavation zone — it's time to move forward.
OnSight™ gives you the power, speed, and clarity to take off with confidence — every time!