SOFTScale
BIM-based construction takeoff software for structural quantity surveys
About SOFTScale
SOFTScale by ROCTEK International is a graphical construction takeoff and estimating software that creates BIM-compliant 3D models with exact structural quantities. It supports on-screen plans and digitizer-based takeoffs, covering roofing, flooring, walls, footings, columns, rebar, and more. Results export directly to Excel or any Windows estimating program, making it a reliable choice for construction estimators who need detailed, formula-based quantity surveys.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- True BIM 3D model generation from takeoff data
- Supports both on-screen electronic plans and digitizer input
- Covers a wide range of structural elements (roofing, walls, rebar, tiles, columns)
- Exports directly to Excel or Windows estimating programs
- Complex formula-based takeoffs for custom quantities and costs
- Graphical color records saved for review and reporting
Cons
- Primarily desktop/Windows-based — limited cloud-native features
- Pricing is per one-time license with separate annual support fees
- Less suitable for teams needing real-time cloud collaboration
- Interface can feel dated compared to modern SaaS estimating tools
Pricing
- On-screen plan takeoff
- Digitizer support
- Length, area, count measurements
- Custom formulas
- Excel export
- BIM-compliant 3D model generation
- Structural quantity takeoffs (roofing, walls, rebar, tiles, columns, footings)
- Formula-based cost calculations
- Full color graphical records
- Export to Excel and Windows estimating programs
- Error checking
- Customizable reporting
Best For
Structural quantity surveys
Detailed quantity takeoffs for structural construction projects
Material estimation
Accurate material counts for roofing, flooring, walls, and more
BIM model creation
Generate BIM-compliant 3D models from 2D on-screen plans
Excel estimating workflows
Feed exact quantities into Excel-based cost estimating systems
Digitizer-based takeoffs
Traditional digitizer board takeoffs alongside on-screen plan support