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Fit-out takeoff, quoting, and pricing — written for estimators.
Notes from the workflow. No filler, no AI marketing fluff — just what we have learned about getting a clean, defensible quote out of a plan PDF in under five minutes.
29 Apr 2026
Why we replaced the single rate with cost × markup × sell
Most takeoff tools store one sell rate per item. We split it into cost, markup, and sell — and the margin chip is the reason.
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22 Apr 2026
How to calibrate a PDF for takeoff (and why you must do it on every page)
Calibration is the moment your takeoff becomes trustworthy. The five-minute walkthrough plus the four mistakes that cost estimators an entire quote.
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28 Apr 2026
Markup vs margin: the math estimators get wrong on every other quote
A 25% markup is not a 25% margin. The two-minute explainer with the formulas, a working example, and why it matters for fit-out work specifically.
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30 Apr 2026
From PDF plan to client quote in under five minutes
The exact path we follow inside Quotiqa: upload, calibrate, measure, price, export — and what to skip if you want the quote out fast.
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26 Apr 2026
Drywall waste factors: what to actually add, and where
How much waste to add for board, studs, screws, and tape on interior partition work — and why blanket waste percentages cost you accuracy.
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24 Apr 2026
Quotiqa vs PlanSwift for interior fit-out: where each one fits
An honest read on PlanSwift vs Quotiqa for fit-out estimators. PlanSwift is broader. Quotiqa is faster and quote-first. Pick by workflow, not feature count.
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