Guides for builders and remodelers
Guide
How to Do a Construction Takeoff from a PDF Plan (Step by Step)
Scale a PDF plan, measure areas and lengths, count items, and turn quantities into an estimate - plus where AI auto-count saves hours.
Guide
Progress Billing for Contractors: How to Bill as You Go
Schedule of values, percent-complete invoicing, retainage, and how to run progress billing without a spreadsheet mess.
Comparison
IQ Builders vs Buildxact (2026)
Buildxact starts at $199/mo billed annually. IQ Builders starts free. An honest side-by-side for small GCs and remodelers.
Comparison
IQ Builders vs STACK (2026)
STACK takeoff starts at $249/user/mo. IQ Builders starts free with a flat-rate unlimited-user takeoff tier.
Comparison
IQ Builders vs Procore (2026)
Procore is priced on custom annual quotes for larger GCs. IQ Builders starts free with published monthly pricing.