Drywall contractors navigating today’s demanding construction timelines understand the crucial role that accurate and timely material takeoffs play in project success. Traditional methods of estimating for specialized drywall systems like moisture-resistant and shaftliner boards have often been cumbersome, requiring manual review of plans or reliance on delayed processing. However, a new advancement in Active Estimating is set to change that.

Immediate Results, Greater Control

Estimators can now instantly generate precise quantities for both moisture-resistant and shaftliner boards. Instead of sifting through pages of architectural specifications or relying on incomplete drawing metadata, estimators receive real-time counts and square footage as soon as the sheets are uploaded and scanned. This reduces bottlenecks in project planning and provides teams with the ability to react quickly to design changes or project demands.

How It Works

• Upon plan upload, all partition types are automatically identified and labeled.
• Moisture-resistant and shaftliner board requirements are parsed based on project specifications and typical assemblies.
• Real-time quantity extraction enables instant visibility into exact board requirements—down to the sheet count and square footage.
• Built-in logic determines board allocation per partition type, adjusting dynamically with plan changes.

Why Moisture-Resistant and Shaftliner Boards Matter

These materials are essential to modern construction, particularly in healthcare, high-rise residential, and commercial environments where fire ratings and moisture control are non-negotiable. Missing or inaccurate quantities for these specialty boards can delay procurement, inflate costs, and cause rework down the line.

With Active Estimating's data-driven intelligence, contractors gain:

• Confidence in early project budgeting
• Elimination of costly material overages or shortages
• Seamless integration with downstream workflows

A Competitive Edge for Estimators

This update doesn't just streamline estimating—it transforms it. Estimators now operate with enhanced precision from day one, aligning closely with field operations and procurement schedules. As timelines compress and expectations for accuracy rise, innovations like this offer a competitive advantage that's both measurable and immediate.

Part of a Larger Vision

This capability is just one piece of Active Estimating’s broader initiative to modernize construction workflows through smarter technology. With every update, the platform moves closer to full-cycle estimating and execution alignment, designed to keep pace with the evolving needs of builders and drywall contractors alike.

Expect faster bidding, greater transparency, and fewer surprises—starting with moisture-resistant and shaftliner boards.

Contact Information:
Active Estimating
508 2nd Street, Suite 208
Davis
California
95616

Rich Schoener
richard@activeestimating.com
(877) 982-2848
https://www.activeestimating.com/drywall-estimating-software

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