Product Overview — May 2026

NEMO™ Platform
Product Feature Overview

Cloud-native, PDF-based construction estimating and project management platform. Built for quantity surveyors, project managers, estimators, and site teams. No installation. No AutoCAD licence. Works on mobile data.

DeploymentBrowser + iOS/Android App
Compared AgainstLeading Desktop QTO & Estimating Tools
StatusLive in Production
Plan AppAvailable on App Store
NEMO™ Takeoff Quantity Takeoff · BOQ · Rate Analysis · Reporting
NEMO™ Plan Scheduling · EVM · Field Monitoring · Mobile
Section 1
Complete Feature List
All implemented product capabilities across both modules.  ★ marks features unique to NEMO™ with no equivalent in competing products.
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1.1   Measurement & Takeoff Tools

19 features
01Area MeasurementPolygon-based area takeoff with point snapping
02Linear MeasurementLength and perimeter measurement along any path
03Count MeasurementItem counting — doors, windows, fittings, columns. Includes auto-count feature for repeated elements detected on the drawing
04Negative MeasurementDeduct openings, voids, and exclusions from totals
05Volume MeasurementArea × user-defined depth or height
06Wall Auto-DetectionAI reads the drawing and detects wall boundaries — no manual polygon tracing needed
07Excavation EstimationExcavation quantity takeoff with slope calculation — no other PDF-based estimating tool provides this
08Cross-PDF Measurement ContinuationMeasurements continue across multiple PDFs — cumulative totals across drawings. Switch drawings without losing running totals
09Arc ModeCurved boundary segments within area measurements — keyboard toggle (A key) for arched walls, curved edges, and circular elements
10Snapping GridMagnetic snap-to-grid and snap-to-point for precision
11Scale CalibrationSet drawing scale by marking a known reference dimension
12Measurement OverlayVisual canvas overlay of all measurements on the live PDF
13Visibility ToggleShow/hide individual measurements without deleting
14Loupe / Magnifier3.5× real-time zoom lens for precision clicking on dense drawings
15Hairline Rendering1 px strokes at any zoom level — no blurry thick lines
16Offset ToolCreate parallel offset lines for structural elements with direction and distance control
17Measurement LegendAggregated quantity totals grouped by measurement type
18Realtime Multi-user SyncCollaborators see each other's measurements instantly — live simultaneous takeoff
193D Measurement VisualisationInstantly view all takeoff quantities in 3D — areas extruded to height, walls as solid elements, counts as markers on PDF floor plane. Click any shape to inspect live cost
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1.2   PDF Handling & Drawing Management

14 features
01Multi-page PDFNavigate and measure across all pages of any PDF
02Revision ManagementOrganise drawings by revision folders — IFC1, IFC2, T1, T2…
03Folder HierarchyDiscipline / package / sub-folder structure within revisions
04Drag-and-Drop UploadUpload PDFs directly into revision folders
05File / Folder RenameRename any file or folder inline
06Folder Drag-and-DropMove files between revisions — paths update automatically
07Safe DeleteDelete with confirmation — cascade cleanup from storage and database
08PDF OverlaySuperimpose two drawings with opacity and tint for change detection between revisions
09Overlay Tint & OpacityRed/blue/green/yellow tint + 20–100% opacity slider
10Overlay Offset & ScaleManually align and scale overlaid drawing for registration
11Secure Signed URLsTime-limited access links — drawings never publicly exposed
12Digital Drawing Viewer (Mobile)Site team views latest revision drawings on phone — read-only, always in sync with office
13Snapshot ExportCapture canvas with measurements as high-resolution PNG (3× scale)
14Scale Map PersistenceScale settings saved per PDF page, remembered across sessions
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1.3   Estimation, BOQ & Cost Management

13 features
01Preloaded Measure TemplatesReady-made measurement table templates per revision — start measuring immediately, no setup
02Preloaded Budget TemplatesStructured budget template aligned to Bill of Quantities sections — pre-populated for common project types
03Preloaded BOQ TemplatesBill of Quantities template preloaded for common work packages
04Structured BOQ Elemental BreakdownCosts broken down by structured Bill of Quantities sections — standard QS format built into the measurement table
05BOQ GenerationAuto-generate Bill of Quantities from measurement data
06Budget vs EstimateCompare budget allowance vs measured estimate side-by-side
07Cost Comparison ChartsVisual charts comparing budget vs estimate vs actual cost — presentation-ready
08Elemental Cost AnalysisCost per element (substructure, superstructure, finishes…) directly in the measurement table
09Elemental Analysis & BenchmarkingElemental cost analysis and project benchmarking based on GIFA (Gross Internal Floor Area) and BUA (Built-up Area) — cost per m² across all elements
10OH&P ToggleInclude or exclude overheads & profit from all cost summaries
11Revision Cost TrackingView and compare costs across all drawing revisions on one screen
12Cost Change by RevisionTrack exactly how cost changes between IFC revisions — variation narrative built-in
13Excavation EstimationEarthwork volumes, cut/fill, mass haul — not available in any other PDF-based estimating tool
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1.4   Rate Library & Rate Analysis

12 features
01Master Rate DatabaseCompany-wide library of priced rate items shared across all projects
02Work Type ClassificationRates categorised by Bill of Quantities work sections for structured retrieval
03Rate CodesUnique item codes auto-generated for each rate item
04Rate Breakdown ModalComponent-level breakdown: labour + material + plant contribution per rate item
05Rate Analysis / BuildupBuild composite rates from resources — with full takeoff integration in one workflow
06Negotiated RatesTrack negotiated / contract rates alongside standard schedule rates
07DSR / SSR / CPWD ReferencesStandard schedule of rates supported as reference and comparison
08Rate Search & FilterSearch by work type, keyword, or item code
09Rate TemplatesPredefined rate structures for common work packages
10Company Rate SharingAll team members access the same master rate library
11Master Resources LibraryManage labour, material, plant, and other resource units and costs
12Resource FormulasExcel-style expressions for resource consumption — e.g. 300/2 × 0.5 hrs
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1.5   Workbook BOQ — Client BOQ Integration

8 features
01Client BOQ UploadUpload the client's own Excel BOQ directly into the project — no re-keying of line items
02Measurement BindingBind measured quantities from any drawing to BOQ line items — quantities flow from canvas to BOQ automatically
03Item Code PortalDropdown picker linking BOQ items to master rate library codes — rates auto-fill from the company rate library on selection
04Rate Auto-FillWhen an item code is assigned, the rate from the master library populates the BOQ line instantly — no manual entry
05Revision ComparisonCompare BOQ quantities and costs side-by-side across drawing revisions — cost change narrative built in
06Multi-user BOQ EditingMultiple estimators work on the same workbook simultaneously — real-time sync across all connected users
07Excel ExportExport priced BOQ workbook to Excel with full formatting
08PDF ExportExport formatted Bill of Quantities as a professional PDF report
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1.6   Reporting & Export

11 features
01Professional PDF ReportsBranded, formatted project reports with company logo and client details
02Excel (XLSX) ExportMeasurement data exported with styling, headers, and alternating rows
03BOQ PDF ExportFormatted Bill of Quantities in professional PDF layout
04Budget PDF ReportFormatted budget summary with structured BOQ section breakdown
05Email Reports from ProductSend PDF / Excel reports directly to clients or team — no email client needed
06Resource Usage ReportBreakdown of manpower, machinery, and material contributing to project cost
07Resource Report by RevisionTrack how resource costs change across drawing revisions
08Top Contributors AnalysisIdentifies top cost-driving resources by category — instant cost accountability
09BOQ Labour / Material / Plant SplitCost split by resource type per Bill of Quantities section — in the report and exportable
10Report Email & PrintResource reports emailed or printed directly from within the product
11Drawing Snapshot in ReportsMeasurement overlay images embedded in exported PDF reports
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1.7   AI Assistant

10 features
01Rate Buildup AssistanceAI builds tentative rate analysis for any work item on demand
02Standard Rate ReferencesQueries RS Means, CPWD, SSR, DSR, NRM2, IS 1200 rates instantly
03FIDIC Red Book ClausesInterprets FIDIC clauses — variations, EOT, claims, disputes
04IS Code / IRC GuidanceIS 1200 measurement rules, IRC/MoRTH design queries
05Specification WritingWrites professional technical specifications for any construction work item
06Mix Design AssistanceDesign M40 (or any grade) concrete mix proportions per IS standards
07Comparative Rate AnalysisCompare rates across multiple standard schedules side-by-side
08NEMO Software HelpAI answers how-to questions about using NEMO — contextual in-product guidance
09BOQ Section ClassificationAI identifies the correct Bill of Quantities section for any work item description
10Industry-first AI TrainingFirst construction platform with AI trained on FIDIC, IS Codes, IRC/MoRTH, DSR, SPONS, NRM2, CESMM4
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1.8   NEMO™ Plan — Project Scheduling & Control

30 features
01Gantt ChartInteractive timeline with task bars and drag-to-reschedule
02Work Breakdown StructureHierarchical task structure with auto WBS codes — 1, 1.1, 1.1.1…
03Task DependenciesFS, FF, SS, SF dependency types
04Critical Path AnalysisHighlights critical tasks and float across the programme
05Float IntelligenceTotal float and free float calculated and displayed per task
06Baseline ComparisonSave baseline schedule and compare vs current plan at any point
07Task Status WorkflowNot Started → In Progress → On Hold → Completed
08Actual vs Planned DatesTrack actual start/finish against planned schedule
09% Complete TrackingProgress slider per task — 0 to 100%
10Budget per TaskSet planned budget at individual task level
11Actual Cost TrackingRecord actual expenditure per task for cost control
12EVM — Earned ValueSPI and CPI calculated automatically per task and project
13Schedule Performance IndexSPI tracks schedule efficiency across the project
14Cost Performance IndexCPI tracks cost efficiency across the project
15Kanban Workflow BoardNot Started / In Progress / On Hold / Done columns — live status change in weekly review meetings
16Team AssignmentAssign team members to tasks with role and dates
17Task Photo AttachmentsField team attaches site photos to task progress milestones from mobile
18Photo Gallery by MilestonePhotos grouped by % complete at upload — visual audit trail per task
19Project Health SnapshotOne-view dashboard of schedule, cost, and resource status
20Portfolio ViewAdmins view health across all projects in the workspace
21EOT TrackingLog and manage Extension of Time claims
22Realtime UpdatesChanges by any user appear instantly across all connected devices
23Primavera P6 XER Import / ExportBidirectional P6 XER integration — import any existing XER file, edit in browser, export back to a valid XER that reopens natively in Primavera. No desktop install required
24PERT Risk SimulationMonte Carlo-based probabilistic schedule risk — P50, P80, P95 completion dates calculated from task duration uncertainty. Near-critical task watch list (float ≤21 days) with risk badge on project
25Holiday CalendarProject-level holiday calendar with presets for India (national + state), UAE, Ramadan, UK, and US. Non-working days shaded on Gantt — durations automatically adjusted
26Weekly Progress ReportAuto-generated weekly report — HTML preview, downloadable PDF, 6-sheet Excel workbook, and one-click email delivery to stakeholders from within the platform
27S-Curve (Earned Value Chart)Cumulative Planned Value / Earned Value / Actual Cost chart — visual project health at a glance
28Resource Pool per ProjectDefine Labour, Material, and Machinery resources at project level — assign to tasks with quantities, auto-calculate Budget at Completion (BAC) from resource rates × duration
29Daily Resource LogField team logs actual resources used per day against each task — actuals tracked against planned resource assignments in real time
30AI Schedule GeneratorGenerate a complete construction-sequenced WBS from a plain-English project description — exports directly to XER for Primavera import
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1.9   Mobile Application — NEMO™ Plan (App Store Live)

16 features
01Native iOS & Android AppAvailable on App Store — Android build ready
02Mobile Plan ViewTouch-optimised task list — My Work, Today, Overdue, Workflow, Browse tabs
03Progress Update on MobileUpdate task % complete and actual dates from site
04Site Photo UploadAttach progress photos from phone camera directly to tasks in the field
05Kanban on MobileChange task status live during weekly review meetings
06Digital Drawing ViewerView latest revision PDFs from Takeoff — always in sync with office uploads
07EVM on MobileEarned value metrics (SPI/CPI) visible to PM from any location
08S-Curve on MobileCumulative Planned Value / Earned Value / Actual Cost chart — full project health visible from phone
09Budget vs Actual on MobileCost performance bar chart visible from site — no need to return to office
10Resource Assignment on MobileAssign Labour / Plant / Material resources to tasks from the field — BAC auto-calculated
11Daily Resource Log on MobileSite team logs actual resources consumed per day per task — captures field data where it happens
12Float Intelligence on MobileSee float and critical path on mobile
13Works on Mobile DataFull functionality on 4G/5G — no VPN, no office network required
14Instant Screen UpdatesPlan screen updates the moment any team member changes data
15Workspace Management on MobileInvite team members, assign roles, manage module access directly from the mobile app
16Offline-friendly UIOptimised payload — works even on weak signals
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1.11   Collaboration & Access Control

9 features
01Role-based AccessOwner / Admin / Member / Viewer — four-tier permission model
02Free Viewer SeatsUnlimited viewer licences — clients, site staff, auditors added at no cost
03Paid Seats for Active Users OnlyOnly users who create or edit measurements / tasks consume a paid seat
04Module-level Access ControlEnable/disable Takeoff and Plan access per user independently
05Email InvitationInvite team members by email — automated onboarding flow
06Workspace Members ManagementCentral Hub to manage all users, roles, and module access
07Project-level MembershipUsers added to specific projects — no cross-project data leakage
08Realtime Multi-user CollaborationMultiple users work on the same project simultaneously
09Read-only EnforcementViewer role suppresses all edit, rename, and delete controls

Section 2
Competitive Feature Comparison
NEMO™ vs Leading Desktop QTO & Estimating Tools  ·  All compared tools are Windows desktop applications with no mobile app.
Capability NEMO Desktop QTO Tool A Desktop QTO Tool B Desktop Estimating Suite PDF Markup Tool
DEPLOYMENT & ACCESS
Browser-based (no install)Partial
Native mobile app iOS + Android
Works on mobile data (4G/5G)
No dongle / licence file
Mac compatible (browser)Limited
Auto-updates (no manual install)
MEASUREMENT TOOLS
Area measurementBasic
Linear measurementBasic
Count measurementBasic
Negative / deduction
Excavation with slope calculation
Wall auto-detection (AI)
Realtime multi-user sync on measurements
PDF & DRAWING MANAGEMENT
PDF-based takeoff No takeoffMarkup only
Revision folder managementLimited
PDF overlay (change detection)
Digital drawing viewer — mobile, syncedLimited
ESTIMATION & BOQ
Preloaded measure / budget / BOQ templates
Structured BOQ elemental cost analysisPartial
Elemental analysis & benchmarking (GIFA / BUA)
Cost comparison charts by revision
Revision cost trackingPartial
Client BOQ upload + binding to measurements
Cross-PDF measurement continuation
Offline project backup / transfer (.nemo bundle)
3D visualisation of takeoff from PDF
RATE ANALYSIS & PRICING
Master rate database
Rate breakdown (labour / material / plant)Partial
Rate analysis / buildupPartial
Negotiated rates vs standard rates
DSR / SSR / CPWD references
Rate analysis + takeoff in one platformPartial No takeoff
REPORTING & EXPORT
PDF report export
Excel (XLSX) export
Email reports from product (to client)
Resource usage report (M/M/M)Partial
Top contributors analysis
BOQ Labour / Material / Plant cost splitPartial
AI & INTELLIGENCE
AI assistant (in-product)
AI rate analysis / buildup
FIDIC clause interpretation (AI)
IS Code / IRC / DSR / NRM2 reference (AI)
AI specification writing
Wall / room auto-detection (AI)
PROJECT PLANNING & SCHEDULING
Gantt chart Separate Module
Critical path analysis
EVM (SPI, CPI)
EVM on mobile app
Primavera P6 XER import / export
PERT risk simulation (P50/P80/P95)Basic
Holiday calendar (India / UAE / UK presets)
Weekly progress report (PDF + Excel + email)Partial
S-Curve (EV chart)
Resource pool + daily resource log
Kanban workflow board
Task site photo attachments
Integrated with takeoff (same platform)Separate module
COLLABORATION & PRICING MODEL
Cloud collaboration (simultaneous users)Limited
Free viewer seats (unlimited)
Role-based access controlLimited
Site team drawing viewer (mobile, synced)

Section 3
Unique Value Propositions
Capabilities not available in any of the four competing products.
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AI · Industry First

AI Assistant Trained on FIDIC · IS Codes · IRC/MoRTH · DSR · SPONS · NRM2 · CESMM4

First construction platform in the industry to embed an AI assistant trained on all major international and Indian construction standards — rate buildup, specification writing, clause interpretation, and mix design, all in one place.

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Takeoff · Unique

Excavation Estimation with Slope Calculation

No other PDF-based estimating tool provides excavation quantity takeoff with slope calculation. Competitors only handle area, linear, and count — NEMO™ goes deeper.

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Estimation · Productivity

Preloaded Measure, Budget & BOQ Templates Per Revision

A QS starts measuring immediately — no template setup, no blank spreadsheet. Industry-standard Bill of Quantities sections are preloaded per revision, ready to fill.

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Cost Analysis · QS Standard

Elemental Analysis & Benchmarking for GIFA and BUA

Cost per m² across all elements — Gross Internal Floor Area and Built-up Area benchmarking built directly into the measurement table. No separate module or export step required.

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Reporting · Unique

Resource Usage Report with Top Contributors by Revision

Manpower, Machinery, and Material cost breakdown per revision — with a top-contributor ranking. No competitor offers this level of resource accountability built into the estimating tool.

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Reporting · Client Delivery

Email Professional Reports to Clients Directly from the Product

PDF and Excel reports delivered to clients in one click — no switching to an email client. Cost comparisons, BOQ, and resource reports all emailable from within NEMO™.

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Cost Control · Visual

Cost Comparison Charts Across Drawing Revisions

Visual cost-change narrative between IFC revisions — ready for client presentations and value engineering workshops. No competitor tracks and charts cost change across revisions.

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AI · Drawing Intelligence

Wall Auto-Detection from Drawing Image

AI reads the drawing and detects wall boundaries automatically — dramatically reducing manual polygon tracing time on floor plans.

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Pricing · Access

Free Unlimited Viewer Seats

Clients, auditors, and site staff can be added at zero cost. The entire industry charges per seat for every user — NEMO™ only charges for active contributors.

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Mobile · Field Intelligence

Mobile App with EVM, Float, Site Photos & Drawing Viewer

Full project intelligence from any location on mobile data — earned value, critical path float, Kanban board, site photo uploads, and the latest revision drawings. No competitor offers a mobile-first field experience with planning analytics.

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Platform · Accessibility

Works Fully on Mobile Data — No Office Network Required

All four competing products require Windows installation or a corporate VPN. NEMO™ runs in a browser or native app on 4G/5G from any project site, anywhere in the world.

12
Field · Collaboration

Live Kanban Board for Weekly Site Review Meetings

Engineers update task status live during weekly review meetings from their phones — no post-meeting spreadsheet updates, no version confusion, no delay.

13
Platform · Integration

Rate Analysis + Takeoff in One Unified Platform

Traditional desktop tools either provide rate analysis or takeoff — not both in one place. NEMO™ is the only platform that fully integrates both — from drawing to priced BOQ in one workflow.

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BOQ · Workflow

Client BOQ Upload — Bind Measurements Directly to BOQ Line Items

Upload the client's own Excel BOQ into NEMO™ — then bind measured quantities from the drawing to each BOQ line item. Rates auto-fill from the rate library. Compare revisions and export the priced BOQ in one step. No re-keying, no separate spreadsheet.

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Scheduling · P6 Integration

Primavera P6 Bidirectional XER — In the Browser, No Install

Import any P6 XER file, edit the full schedule in NEMO™ Plan, and export back to a valid XER that reopens natively in Primavera P6. Full bidirectional integration — the only browser-based tool to achieve this without a desktop client.

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Risk · Schedule

PERT Risk Simulation — P50, P80, P95 Completion Probabilities

Monte Carlo-based probabilistic schedule risk analysis built into every project. P50, P80, and P95 completion dates calculated automatically. Near-critical task watch list with float ≤ 21 days flagged for PM attention. No competing browser-based planning tool offers schedule risk analysis at this level.

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Takeoff · 3D

3D Visualisation of Takeoff Quantities from PDF Drawings

Every measured element — areas, walls, linear paths, count items — instantly rendered in 3D with the PDF floor plan as the ground plane. Click any 3D element to inspect live quantities and cost. No BIM model required — the 3D view is generated entirely from PDF-based measurements.

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Data Portability · Offline

.nemo Project Bundle — Complete Offline Backup and Transfer

Export an entire project — all PDFs, every measurement, all workbook BOQs — as a single .nemo archive. Share with another office, back up before handover, or restore to a different workspace. Full data portability with no cloud dependency for the archive itself.


Section 4
Acknowledged Limitations
Transparent disclosure of current platform scope.
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No AutoCAD / DWG Native MeasurementNEMO is PDF-first. DXF import is supported, but parametric CAD-based measurement is not a current focus.
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No True Offline ModeFull cloud architecture requires internet. The mobile app is optimised for low-bandwidth 4G but is not designed for fully offline use.
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No BIM / IFC IntegrationBIM-to-BOQ workflows and IFC model import are not yet implemented. Planned for a future roadmap phase.
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English OnlyThe platform is currently available in English only. Multilingual support is planned for international expansion.