Changelog

What's new in TakeoffQS

Product updates, new features, and improvements. Latest first.

April 2026

  1. Feature Plans & extraction

    Faster takeoffs with smarter detection and one-click approvals

    Four new annotation types this month — external doors and external sliding doors on floor plans, soffits and strip bracing on roof plans. Plus a new approve-all button that bulk-approves catchments, internal walls and other annotations when the model gets them right first time. Big time savings on balance of house and pre-nail.

  2. Feature Plans & extraction

    Model Scope Toggle

    Choose which detection models to include in your takeoff. Toggle off models you don't need — like Catchments or Soffits — and focus only on what matters for the job. Toggled-off models are hidden, not deleted, so you can always bring them back.

  3. Feature Quoting

    Multi-Unit Building Support

    TakeoffQS now handles multi-unit residential projects. AI-assisted unit detection identifies individual units automatically, exports and quotes are unit-aware with per-unit line items, and cross-validation runs at the unit level so discrepancies are caught where they matter.

  4. Feature Plans & extraction

    Batch Approvals & Approve All

    A new "Approve All Metrics" button lets you sign off on an entire page of detections in one click — no more approving each metric individually.

  5. Improvement Pricing

    Pricing Page Overhaul

    The pricing page has been rebuilt for speed and reliability. A new save status indicator shows you exactly when changes are being saved, and price books are now easier to manage and apply across jobs.

March 2026

  1. Feature Plans & extraction

    Soffit Detection

    Soffits are now automatically detected and measured as part of the roof workflow — one less thing to measure manually in your takeoff.

  2. Improvement Pricing

    Smarter Scale Detection

    Scale detection is now more accurate with positional scoring and confidence levels. You can see exactly where the scale was read from, and a new re-detect button lets you trigger a fresh scan if something looks off. Clickable page numbers in the scale consistency banner take you straight to the page that needs attention.

  3. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Cross-Validation Improvements

    Cross-validation now shows comparative counts directly in the metrics sidebar, making it easier to spot mismatches between floor plans and elevations at a glance. Facade row navigation in the discrepancy banner takes you straight to the issue.

  4. Feature Plans & extraction

    Page Pairing for Elevations

    A new page pairing panel lets you link elevation pages to their corresponding floor plans. This improves cross-validation accuracy and makes multi-page plan sets easier to work with.

  5. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Faster, More Reliable Extraction

    PDF processing is now faster with dynamic concurrency that adapts to your plan size. A new progress banner keeps you informed during extraction with per-page reporting, and progress survives page reloads so you never lose track of where things are at.

  6. Improvement Prenail

    Smarter Prenail AI Detection

    Improved the accuracy of AI-powered detection by optimising how plan images are prepared before analysis. Wall widths, valleys, and gable ends are now identified more reliably across all plan scales and layouts.

  7. Improvement Prenail

    Prenail Completion Tracking

    Approval progress is now tracked sequentially across all annotation types, giving you a clear picture of what still needs sign-off before a prenail job is ready to quote.

  8. Feature Prenail

    Wall Width & Internal Wall Detection

    The prenail workflow now automatically reads wall widths from your floor plans and measures internal wall lengths — eliminating manual entry for two of the most time-consuming inputs in a prenail takeoff.

February 2026

  1. Feature Quoting

    Email Quotes with PDF Attachments

    Send quotes directly to clients from TakeoffQS — a professional PDF is automatically generated and attached, ready for your client to review.

  2. Feature Prenail

    Gable End & Valley Detection

    Prenail annotations now automatically identify gable ends and valley segments — including fall direction — giving you accurate lengths and orientations without manual measuring.

  3. Feature Quoting

    Quote Versioning & Revision History

    Create new revisions of any quote and compare them side-by-side with full version history. A built-in diff view shows exactly what changed between revisions so nothing gets lost across client negotiations.

  4. Feature Exports

    Concept Drawings & Better Exports

    A new Concept Drawings job type handles early-stage plan sets with automated AI classification. Elevation measurements are now also included in Excel and CSV exports for a more complete takeoff record.

  5. Feature Prenail

    Extended Prenail Workflow Tabs

    Added Gable Bracing, Ceiling Battens, Soffits, and Capping Plates subtabs to the Prenail workflow, covering more of the materials you need to quantify in a single pass.

  6. Feature Foundations

    Quote Status Workflow & Undo/Redo

    Quotes now move through a defined lifecycle: Draft → Submitted → Approved → Archived, with timestamps and a full audit log. The Quote Editor also gains undo/redo (Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y) and a one-click PDF export.

January 2026

  1. Feature Plans & extraction

    Enhanced Split Screen Navigation

    Added a thumbnail navigation panel and optimised page loading speeds for a smoother plan review experience.

  2. Feature Platform

    New Jobs Dashboard

    Redesigned the dashboard into an action-focused workflow view to help you move work forward faster.

  3. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Reliable Measurement Metrics

    Resolved an issue where wall length metrics would occasionally not display during specific annotation workflows.

  4. Feature Foundations

    Advanced Rib Detection

    Improved accuracy with more precise rib segment extraction for better foundation takeoffs.

  5. Feature Plans & extraction

    Expanded Job Uploads

    Added QS Details fields to the initial job upload form to capture key project info from the very start.

  6. Feature Platform

    Horizontal Auto-Scaling

    Added horizontal auto-scaling to automatically handle varying plan sizes and layouts.

  7. Feature Plans & extraction

    One-Touch Page Navigation

    Consolidated multi-page navigation into a single primary action button for quicker switching between plans.

  8. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Scale Confirmation Safety

    Updated approval buttons to remain inactive until the scale is confirmed, preventing accidental measurements.

  9. Feature Quoting

    Streamlined Exports

    Consolidated pricing export actions into a single dropdown to reduce clutter and speed up your quoting process.

  10. Feature Pricing

    Editable Labour Hours

    You can now manually adjust labour hours within the Pricing module for highly accurate, custom estimates.

  11. Feature Plans & extraction

    Guided PDF Uploads

    The PDF upload area is now always visible with guided interactions to make starting a new job clearer and faster.

  12. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Smooth Scrolling

    Added scroll debouncing in Split View to make navigating large plans smoother and more responsive.

  13. Feature Plans & extraction

    Automatic Downpipe Detection

    Enhanced roof plan processing to automatically identify and capture downpipe locations for more detailed takeoffs.

  14. Feature Plans & extraction

    Emailed-Plans Notifications

    Added a new notification badge on the Jobs tab so you are immediately alerted when new plans arrive via email.

  15. Feature Quoting

    Quote Tracking & Deadlines

    Added quote due date tracking with visual indicators to help you prioritise work and stay on schedule.

  16. Improvement Pricing

    Precise Rate Inputs

    Improved rate and quantity input fields to reduce manual entry errors and make editing faster.

  17. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Reliable Plan Rendering

    Resolved an issue where Split View would occasionally show empty placeholders, ensuring your plan images always load instantly.

  18. Improvement Foundations

    Multi-Perimeter Rib Detection

    Enhanced automated rib detection to support multiple foundation perimeters on a single page.

  19. Feature Exports

    Branded PDF Exports

    You can now customise your project exports! Add your own business branding to all exported files for a professional, client-ready look.

  20. Feature Pricing

    GST Support

    We've added official GST calculations to ensure all your invoicing and material exports are tax-compliant.

December 2025

  1. Improvement Plans & extraction

    AI Auto-Scale Detection

    Our improved AI now automatically detects the scale of your PDF drawings, significantly reducing manual setup time.

  2. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Collapsible Project Cards

    We've decluttered the "Extraction" page. Use collapsible cards to focus on one task at a time and keep your workspace tidy.

  3. Feature Account

    Google & Microsoft Login

    Sign up and log in instantly. We now support Single Sign-On (SSO) via Google and Microsoft for a faster, more secure experience.

  4. Feature Prenail

    Guided Prenail Workflow

    A new step-by-step process for prenail annotations helps ensure you never miss a detail.

  5. Feature Platform

    Editable Wall Heights

    You can now manually adjust wall heights within specific sections for more precise material estimates.

  6. Feature Plans & extraction

    Painting Takeoffs

    A brand new "Painting" job type is live, featuring high-accuracy DPI calculations tailored for painting contractors.

  7. Improvement Foundations

    Smart Foundations & Ribs

    Enhanced tools for foundation jobs, including automated detection for ribs and improved rendering.

  8. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Visual Annotation Refresh

    Updated UI colors and smarter color-coding make it easier to distinguish between different measurement types at a glance.

  9. Feature Pricing

    Direct Feedback Widget

    Found a bug or have a suggestion? Use the new integrated feedback tool (Marker.io) to talk to us directly from the app.

  10. Improvement Account

    Enhanced Account Security

    New self-service tools for email verification and account management are now available in your settings.

  11. Feature Account

    Stay Signed In

    No more daily logins — the new "Remember Me" option keeps you authenticated and ready to work.

  12. Improvement Plans & extraction

    Under the Hood Improvements

    Speed: Significant boosts to PDF extraction and page load times. Stability: Moved to high-performance storage to ensure the app remains fast and reliable during peak usage.

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