From blueprint to quantities, automatically
Upload a PDF or DWG and AI reads the blueprints and pulls the quantities for you.
Matterial's blueprint intelligence interprets your drawings —architectural and structural— and generates a structured takeoff of concrete, steel, masonry block, and finishes. What used to take days of manual takeoff is ready in minutes, and becomes the direct starting point for your estimate.
| Material | Unit | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete f'c=250 | m³ | 148.5 |
| Rebar | ton | 12.4 |
| Standard formwork | m² | 620 |
| Block wall | m² | 385 |
| Concrete slab-on-grade | m² | 210 |
What problem it solves
Taking off by hand is slow, tedious, and error-prone: a miscounted cubic meter carries all the way through to the final price and eats into your margin. On top of that, everyone quantifies differently, so comparing estimates across projects is nearly impossible.
How it works
Upload the blueprint
Drag in a PDF or a DWG. Matterial recognizes the scale and layers of the drawing.
AI reads and measures
It detects elements and extracts lengths, areas, and volumes by line item, with no manual takeoff.
Review and adjust
You see the takeoff broken down and fix any figure before turning it into an estimate.
Send to estimate
With one click, the takeoff feeds your estimate with items, units, and quantities.
What's included
- Blueprint reading in PDF and DWG
- Volume extraction for concrete, steel, masonry block, and finishes
- Structured takeoff by work section and line item
- Review and adjustment before estimating
- Direct bridge to estimate and schedule
Who it's for
Works with the rest of Matterial
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Frequently asked questions
What blueprint formats does Matterial accept?
You can upload blueprints in PDF or DWG. The AI recognizes the scale and layers to extract the quantities.
Does it completely replace manual takeoff?
It generates the takeoff automatically and you review and adjust it before using it. It reduces the manual work to validating, not counting from scratch.
Can the extracted data be edited?
Yes. The entire takeoff is editable: you can correct quantities and items before turning it into an estimate.
What happens after the takeoff is extracted?
With one click it feeds your estimate with items, units, and quantities, and from there it flows on to the schedule and purchasing.
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