Takeoff from PDF or CAD. In your browser.

Measure, quantify and export quantities straight from PDF drawings and CAD (DWG/DXF) files. No installs. No cleanup. No Excel chaos. AI assistant for FIDIC · NRM2 · CESMM4 · SPONS.

Core Features & Benefits

Everything you need for fast, accurate takeoffs and clear reporting — without heavy desktop software.

Drawing & Layout

• PDF and CAD (DWG/DXF) support — Open PDF drawings or CAD (DWG/DXF) files and measure directly.
• Version control — Track drawing revisions and always work on the latest sheet.
• Overlay & alignment — Overlay and align PDF revisions to spot changes instantly.
• Mirror shapes — Flip measurements instantly for symmetrical layouts.
• Layer copy / paste — Reuse layers across drawings and projects to work faster.

Measurement & Quantity Takeoff

• Area / Linear / Count — Measure areas, lengths, and quantities with precision.
• Negative area & count — Subtract exclusions and deductions cleanly from totals.
• Editable measures — Adjust geometry or data anytime without rework.
• Metric or feet-inches — Enter mm, cm, m or km, or work in feet-inches — chosen per drawing.
• Assisted measuring tools — Smart tools to speed up repetitive takeoff tasks.

Costing & Rate Analysis

• Rate analysis — Apply rates directly to quantities for instant costing.
• Master rate library — Central rate database reused across projects.
• Resource usage summary — Track material, labor, and resource consumption automatically.
• Quantity-linked costing — Costs update automatically when quantities change.

BOQ, Budgeting & Estimation

• BOQ templates — Generate structured BOQs directly from measurements.
• Budget templates — Turn quantities into cost budgets instantly.
• Measure table — Review, filter, and validate quantities in one place.
• Revision-based estimates — Compare costs across drawing revisions.

Reporting & Exports

• Professional PDF reports — Client-ready reports with clean formatting.
• Excel exports — Export data for further analysis or sharing.
• Image / PDF export — Export drawings with measurements overlaid.
• Charts & summaries — Visual summaries for quick decision-making.

Projects & Collaboration

• Save & load projects — Resume projects exactly where you left off.
• Multi-user collaboration — Work together with teams using shared projects.
• Revision tracking — Track changes across drawing updates.
• Cloud storage — Access projects anywhere without local installs.

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• NEMO Site AR — IFC/BIM quantities, site inspection and 3D progress
• Free PDF tools — Merge, split, convert, compare and OCR drawings
• NEMO Pro Tools — BoQ checker, drawing set compare and DWG to DXF

Frequently asked questions

What can I measure with NEMO Takeoff?

Area (m²), linear (m), count (nr), volume (m³), and excavation with side slopes and working space. You can also deduct openings and voids. On a CAD (DWG/DXF) file you click a line, an outline or a symbol instead of tracing it.

Room Finishes turns one room outline into separate priced items: floor, skirting, plaster, paint, ceiling, tiling and more. The MEP Duct tool gives duct surface area from width, depth and run.

Which drawing files can I upload?

PDF drawings and CAD files in DWG or DXF format. In a CAD file you click a line, an outline or a symbol to measure it, and the scale is read from the drawing's dimensions. PDFs exported from CAD let you snap to lines; scanned PDFs work too, you place points by eye.

Can I measure CAD files (DXF / DWG)?

Yes: DWG and DXF files open right in your browser, no CAD software needed. Instead of tracing, you click: a line or wall for its length, inside a closed outline for its area, and one door or fixture to count every matching symbol (doors are split by their tag). Columns are picked by size and give concrete m³ and formwork m².

The scale is read from the drawing's own dimensions, and you confirm the units. DWG files open as they are (version 2000 onwards), with no need to save as DXF first.

How do I set the scale?

Click Set Scale, trace a dimension printed on the drawing and type its real length. Scale is set for each sheet, and you choose metric (m / m²) or feet-inches (ft / ft²) at the same time.

On a CAD (DWG/DXF) file NEMO reads the scale from the drawing's dimensions, so you only confirm the units.

Does it work in feet and inches?

Yes. Set the scale on the Ft-In tab and that drawing measures in ft and ft². Keep one unit system per project so bill items don't mix feet and metres.

How do I handle drawing revisions?

Keep each issue in its own folder, then use Overlay to lay one revision over the other in a colour tint, so what changed stands out. Export it as a PDF for variation evidence. The Chart tab compares cost section by section between two revisions.

Do I need to install anything?

No. NEMO Takeoff runs in your browser at app.nemotakeoff.com. You don't need CAD software to open DWG or DXF files either.

What does the AI Assistant do?

It answers questions on BOQ sections, measurement methods, rate build-ups, spec wording, FIDIC and how to use NEMO. It knows FIDIC, NRM2, CESMM4 and SPONS.

Treat it as a second opinion to check, not as legal or contract advice.

Can NEMO produce a priced BOQ?

Yes. Measurements group into bill items by section. You price them with item codes, wastage and OH&P in the Budget tab, then issue the BoQ tab to your client.

Does it do rate analysis?

Yes. Build rates from labour, material and plant in Rate Analysis, backed by a Master Rates library. One edit there reprices the whole project. The Resource Report then totals cement bags, mason-days and machine hours.

What can I export?

PNG snapshots, marked-up PDF drawings, and Excel or PDF of your Measure, Budget or BoQ. You can also create a project report with your company logo and email it from inside NEMO.

Can my team work on the same project?

Yes. Several people can measure the same project at once, and their measurements appear live. Roles are Owner, Admin, Member and Viewer, and access can be limited to specific projects.

Do view-only users cost extra?

No. Viewer seats are free and unlimited, so clients, site staff and auditors can see the project. You pay only for people who measure and price.

What plans are there?

Starter: measuring tools, Measure table, PNG / PDF export.

Pro: adds BoQ & Budget, rate analysis, master rates, resource summary and reports.

Enterprise: adds multi-user collaboration, priority support, and onboarding & training.

How does the free trial work?

Choose a plan and send the short request form. No credit card needed. We activate your trial by email, usually within 24 hours on business days (9am–8pm IST), and may call or WhatsApp to help you start.

How do I get help or a demo?

Use the contact form, email contact@nemotakeoff.com, or WhatsApp +91 99894 41153. We usually reply the same day during IST business hours, and can walk you through a takeoff on your own drawing.