TakeoffQS is a browser-based construction quantity surveying platform built in Christchurch, New Zealand, through a partnership between Base Property Group and Agentic Intelligence. It is the first product launched as part of the BuildFoundry platform.
TakeoffQS uses advanced computer vision and AI technology to speed up the measuring and pricing workflows of a residential construction takeoff. Our goal is to keep the process familiar while removing the grind.
Who it is for
TakeoffQS is designed for people who price, plan, and supply construction work:
- Suppliers turning plan sets into priced material schedules
- Quantity surveyors wanting to spend less time measuring and get more done
- Builders preparing accurate quantities before pricing
- Trades such as concrete, framing, and roofing teams needing reliable counts fast
Whether you are pricing one residential build or processing multiple plan sets each week, TakeoffQS fits into your workflow.
How it works
TakeoffQS follows a practical three-step flow:
1. Upload your plans
Add your PDF plan set and the system processes each page.
2. Measure and verify
AI detects and measures key building elements. You review, adjust, and verify every number.
3. Price and export
Apply your pricing data with our smart ingestion tool to help you generate a full materials schedule, and export it for suppliers or clients.
AI does the heavy lifting, but the professional stays in control.
Why it is different
Most takeoff tools were built for overseas markets and later adapted for New Zealand. TakeoffQS was built here first and its computer vision engine is trained on NZ building plans, including inconsistent drafting styles and layouts. And unlike black-box tools, TakeoffQS is draft-first and human-verified: you can see, check, and edit before anything leaves the platform.
The team behind it
TakeoffQS was co-founded by Cole Askew and Brad Fraser.
Cole brings close to two decades in construction, including running multiple building businesses. He is a qualified carpenter and Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), and he keeps the product grounded in real site and estimating workflows.
Brad brings operational discipline and AI execution. As a former New Zealand Army officer, he combines strategic delivery with deep AI capability to help teams make better decisions and move faster with confidence.
Today, the product is built out of Loft Coworking in Christchurch by a cross-functional team of product managers, developers, design and marketing leads, and annotators who train the computer vision models. The team ships quickly and stays close to builders, QSs, trades, and suppliers so each release solves a real problem.
If you want to see TakeoffQS on your own plans, book a demo, it'd be great to hear from you.