BUILDPRAX MEASURE PRO

Measure PDF & DXF Drawings, Create BoQs, Certificates and
Estimates - All in One Workflow

Developed and published by Charle Francois Viljoen (South Africa)

Desktop Application for DXF and PDF Measurement, Bills of Quantities, Monthly Payment Certificates, and Estimates & Feasibilities

Measure lengths, areas and counts from DXF and PDF drawings and link totals to Bills of Quantities and Estimates. All on one platform with the click of a button. Designed for Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Property Developers.

Professional construction takeoff and estimating workflows for Quantity Surveyors, Estimators and Contractors on Windows and macOS.

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🪟 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.

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🎥 Tutorial 2: Measurement Take-Off

How to complete measurement take-offs from DXF and PDF drawings.

Watch Tutorial 2

🎥 Tutorial 3: Save, Share, Export

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

Watch Tutorial 3

🎥 Tutorial 4: Bills of Quantities

Create measurable bills and link drawing totals directly to your B of Q items.

Watch Tutorial 4

🎥 Tutorial 5: Certificates

Prepare monthly payment certificates linked to measured and priced bill quantities.

Watch Tutorial 5

🎥 Tutorial 6: Estimates & Feasibility

Build estimate and feasibility outputs linked to drawings, B of Q, and financial assumptions.

Watch Tutorial 6

Why Choose Buildprax Measure Pro?

One connected platform for measurement, Bills of Quantities, monthly certificates, estimates, and feasibility outputs.

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All-in-One QS Workflow

✅ Single platform for Measurement, B of Q, Certificates, Estimates & Feasibility
✅ Linked data flow from drawings into B of Q and estimate totals
✅ Professional outputs suitable for client and tender submissions
✅ No duplicate capturing between disconnected tools
✅ Built around real QS workflows from first take-off to reporting

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Packages and Pricing That Fit Your Practice

✅ Quartz, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond package options
✅ Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly payment arrangements
✅ Scale as you grow by upgrading package level
✅ Yearly additional licences available for team expansion
✅ Transparent pricing with clear module inclusions

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Fast Desktop Experience on Mac and Windows

✅ Native desktop app with quick startup and responsive tools
✅ Optimized for practical use in busy tender and certificate cycles
✅ Works where internet is unstable during measurement and costing work
✅ Clear, focused interface for daily production tasks
✅ Short learning curve for new team members

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Connected Quantities, Rates, and Reports

✅ B of Q linked to drawings for traceable measurable items
✅ Monthly certificates linked to quantities for faster valuation cycles
✅ Estimates and feasibility outputs linked to measured and priced data
✅ Tender comparison support to identify lowest rates per item
✅ Excel exports across modules for reporting and audit trail

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Professional Output for Quantity Surveying Teams

✅ Professional document structure for client-facing deliverables
✅ Consistent calculations across measurement, pricing, and reporting
✅ Suited to QS, estimators, and developers in one workflow
✅ Practical implementation support through live sessions
✅ Affordable progression path from solo to broader team use

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Built and Evolving from Real Project Work

✅ Developed by an active QS practitioner, not a generic template product
✅ Feature roadmap guided by live projects and user feedback
✅ Focused architecture avoids enterprise bloat
✅ Direct founder support for onboarding and rollout
✅ Designed for practical productivity over unnecessary complexity

🧠 The "Less is More" Philosophy

Buildprax keeps the platform simple while extending capability: measurement, Bills of Quantities, monthly certificates, estimates, cashflow forecasting, and feasibility outputs in one place. We avoid unnecessary complexity and focus on speed, accurate calculations, and professional documents that are ready for real project decisions.

See It In Action

Screenshots

Buildprax measurement interface — Measurement interface

Sample bill of quantities — Sample B of Q

Tender comparison view — Tender comparison

Certificate summary — Monthly certificate summary

Financial graph output — Feasibility graph output

Features for Construction Professionals

📐 Manual DXF and PDF Measurement

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

📊 Export to Excel

Export all results of each module to Excel.

🧱 Bills of Quantities

Create accurate and professional looking bills of quantities linked to drawings.

📉 Tender Comparisons

View tenders received per item next to each other and identify the lowest rates.

🧾 Monthly Certificates

Create monthly certificates linked to updated bills of quantities with ease.

📘 Estimates

Prepare estimates with quantities and values linked to drawings and bills of quantities.

💸 Cashflow Forecasts

Create cashflow forecasts with the press of a button.

📈 Feasibilities

Professional feasibilities linked to drawings and/or B of Q costs, including financial calculations, escalation, income, expenditure and return.

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

Now available on Windows: Measurement module, Bills of Quantities, Certificates, and Estimates & Feasibilities.

✓ 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.

Subscription Packages and Pricing

Choose the package and payment cycle that fits your business. Additional yearly licenses are available for scale-up teams.

Purchase directly online. Your subscription activates on your account automatically after payment.

Modules / Billing	Quartz	Emerald	Sapphire	Diamond
Measure Drawings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bills of Quantities	✖	✖	✔	✔
Payment Certificates	✖	✖	✔	✔
Feasibilities & Estimates	✖	✔	✖	✔
Monthly	$10	$18	$21	$29
Quarterly	$30	$54	$63	$87
Half-Yearly	$55	$99	$115	$159
Yearly	$100	$180	$210	$290
Additional License (Yearly only)	$90	$162	$189	$261
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