Desktop Application for Manual PDF Measurement

Measure lengths, areas, and counts from PDF drawings. Export quantities to Excel. Works on Mac and Windows. Designed for simple, lightweight workflows.

Why Choose Us

🪟 Available on Microsoft Store for Windows | 🍎 Direct download for macOS | ⚡ Lightweight & Fast

Video Tutorials

Please see the tutorial videos by Charle Viljoen, which explain how the software works in detail.

🎥 Tutorial 1: Getting Started

Introduction, creating a project, loading drawings, and setting the scale.

Watch Tutorial 1

🎥 Tutorial 2: Measurement Take-Off

How to complete measurement take-offs from PDF drawings.

Watch Tutorial 2

🎥 Tutorial 3: Save, Share, Export

Saving a project, sharing with colleagues, and exporting to Excel.

Watch Tutorial 3

Why Choose BUILDPRAX MEASURE PRO?

Less is More. Built for professionals who value simplicity, speed, and value.

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Lower Total Cost of Ownership

  • ✅ Affordable pricing — starting at $10/month
  • ✅ No setup fees or hardware dongles
  • ✅ Quick online activation — no complex license servers
  • ✅ 14-day time-limited trial — full access, no credit card required
  • ✅ Automatic subscriptions — seamless activation after purchase
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Lightweight, Fast, and Cross-Platform

  • ✅ Runs natively on Mac and Windows — no virtual machines needed
  • ✅ Instant startup — no waiting for heavy databases
  • ✅ Small install size — ~125 MB vs. 1 GB+
  • ✅ Works offline — measure anywhere, anytime
  • ✅ Optimized performance — Electron/React core, no legacy bloat
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Simpler, Cleaner Interface

  • ✅ Modern one-page workflow — upload → set scale → measure → see totals
  • ✅ Color-coded measurements — visually overlay on drawings
  • ✅ Hover to highlight — instant visual feedback
  • ✅ Intuitive shortcuts — designed for speed, not corporate IT policy
  • ✅ No training curve — start measuring in minutes
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Built by a Working Quantity Surveyor

  • ✅ Designed by an active QS — understands real project workflows
  • ✅ Real-world tested — take-offs, variations, elemental estimates
  • ✅ Future ecosystem — Global Costs, Feasibility, Estimate modules coming
  • ✅ Currency-neutral & metric-friendly — perfect for global markets
  • ✅ Emerging market focused — affordable for South Africa, Europe, and beyond
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Simple Licensing and Privacy

  • ✅ No hardware keys — no dongles or USB devices
  • ✅ No forced logins — work offline, your way
  • ✅ Local project data — you own your files
  • ✅ No forced cloud storage — complete privacy
  • ✅ Transparent pricing — one price, no hidden fees
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Real-World Use Cases

  • ✅ Quantity Surveyors — fast take-offs and variations
  • ✅ Contractors — verify quantities before tendering
  • ✅ Property Managers — quick GLA and area ratios
  • ✅ Architects & Engineers — validate drawing revisions
  • ✅ Small Firms & Freelancers — professional tools at affordable prices

🧠 The "Less is More" Philosophy

BUILDPRAX MEASURE PRO focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well — measuring from PDFs fast, accurately, and visually. No corporate bloat. No training curves. No license complexity. Just professional measurement tools that work, when you need them, where you need them. Available on Mac and Windows.

See It In Action

App Screenshot

BUILDPRAX MEASURE PRO - Quantity Take-Off Software Screenshot

Professional PDF measurement interface with color-coded measurements

Product Demo Video

Watch how easy it is to measure PDF drawings and export to Excel

Features for Construction Professionals

📐 Manual PDF Measurement

Measure lengths, areas, and counts directly on your PDF drawings with precision.

📏 Scale Setting

Set precise scale ratios to convert measurements to real-world units automatically.

📊 Export to Excel

Export all measurements to Excel with organized data for easy quantity take-offs.

🎨 Visual Organization

Color-code measurements and organize by categories for clear project management.

💾 Project Management

Save and load projects with multiple drawings for complex construction projects.

⚡ Desktop Application

Native desktop application that works on Mac and Windows for simple, lightweight workflows.

Get BUILDPRAX MEASURE PRO

Available on Mac and Windows. Download with 14-day time-limited trial. No credit card required.

🪟 Windows

Available on Microsoft Store

✓ 14-day time-limited trial

Windows 10/11 • Secure download from Microsoft Store

Subscriptions activated automatically after purchase via BuildPrax.com

🍎 macOS

Compatible with macOS 10.15+

✓ 14-day time-limited trial

Hosted on DigitalOcean • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) • Notarized by Apple

Installation Help

Having trouble installing? Follow our step-by-step installation guide or contact support.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

All subscriptions activate automatically and renew automatically until you cancel. Choose how many licenses you need when subscribing.

Trial

$0

14-day time-limited trial

  • All measurement features
  • Unlimited projects
  • Excel export
  • Email support

Trial extensions available via activation code

Monthly

$10/month

Billed monthly - Single license

  • All measurement features
  • Unlimited projects
  • Excel export
  • Email support
  • Future updates
  • Commercial use

Quarterly

$30/quarter

Billed every 3 months - Single license

  • All measurement features
  • Unlimited projects
  • Excel export
  • Email support
  • Future updates
  • Commercial use

Half-Yearly

$55/6 months

Billed every 6 months - Single license

  • All measurement features
  • Unlimited projects
  • Excel export
  • Email support
  • Future updates
  • Commercial use

Annually

$100/year

Best value - Billed annually

✓ Multiple licenses available
✓ Additional licenses: $90/year each

  • All measurement features
  • Unlimited projects
  • Excel export
  • Priority support
  • Future updates
  • Commercial use
  • Multiple licenses option

Need Help?

📧 Email Support

Get help from our technical team

[email protected]

📖 Documentation

Step-by-step guides and tutorials

Installation Guide

💬 Live Chat

Coming soon - instant support