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PlanMetric
Professional PDF Takeoff
for Construction

Upload any PDF drawing. Measure quantities in minutes. Export to NRM2, BoQ, SMM7, GIA/NIA — or a full priced Bill of Quantities.

Access code: dcs2026 · No installation · Works on any device

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Try the demo first — click "Try Demo Project" inside the tool to see a pre-loaded office fit-out, or view a sample project report → to see exactly what a client receives.

Everything a QS needs

Built by construction professionals for construction professionals. No CAD experience needed.

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12 Measurement Tools

Area, polyline, line, rectangle, circle, arc, count, dimension chain, note, deduction, arrow, and revision cloud. Everything you need for a full takeoff.

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Auto Scale Detection

Upload your drawing and PlanMetric reads the scale from the title block automatically — 1:100, 1:50, 1:200. No manual calibration for most drawings.

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Live Cost Estimate

Enter rates and see a running cost estimate as you measure. Budget tracker shows traffic-light status per category. BCIS inflation escalation built in.

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Specification Notes

Add trade specification notes to every measurement (e.g. "102.5mm facing brickwork in gauged mortar"). Notes flow directly into the BoQ description column.

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Shareable Projects

One click generates a permanent read-only link. Share with clients, architects or contractors. DCS is notified when the link is opened.

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Invoice Generator

Generate a branded Defonseka Ltd invoice PDF in one click — client name, VAT, Stripe payment link. Professional delivery end-to-end.

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Cost Breakdown Chart

Visual donut chart of your estimate by category with percentages. Download as PNG for client presentations or cost reports.

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DCS Benchmark Library

30+ building type benchmarks built in — hospitals, warehouses, offices, schools, stadia, life sciences. Cross-check your estimate instantly.

From PDF to BoQ in minutes

No training. No CAD licence. No installation.

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Upload your drawing

Any PDF drawing, any scale. Multi-page drawing sets supported with thumbnail navigation.

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Scale detected

PlanMetric reads the scale from the drawing title block automatically. One click to apply.

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Measure

Use 12 measurement tools. Add spec notes, categories, tags and groups. See live cost estimate as you go.

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Export or share

Generate a BoQ, NRM2 schedule, QS quantity schedule or client report. Or share a live link.

10 export formats

Whatever your client needs, PlanMetric can deliver it.

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Excel

Quantities, gross/net, deductions

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BoQ Excel

Priced with prelims & OH&P

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BoQ PDF

DCS-branded, A4 formatted

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NRM2

RICS NRM2 section mapping

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NRM1

RICS pre-design cost plan

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SMM7

Legacy work section format

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GIA/NIA

RICS IPMS floor area schedule

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Annotated PDF

Drawing with measurements overlaid

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A3 Site Drawing

DCS title block, A3 landscape

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QS Schedule

Unpriced A4 schedule for sign-off

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PlanMetric is always free. When you need a professional takeoff delivered, that's where we come in.

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PlanMetric
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Use the tool yourself — no limits, no account needed.
  • All 12 measurement tools
  • 10 export formats
  • Save unlimited projects
  • Share links
  • DCS benchmark library
  • Invoice generator
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BoQ Production
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Full priced Bill of Quantities with spec notes, rates, prelims and OH&P.
  • Everything in Takeoff Commission
  • Market rates applied
  • Prelims and OH&P included
  • NRM2 or SMM7 format
  • Suitable for tender issue
  • 5-day turnaround
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Start measuring immediately — no account, no installation, no cost. Just upload a drawing and go.

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Access code: dcs2026 · Built by Digital Construct Services