Based on plans, I make spreadsheets in a simple EXCEL format which includes the quantities takeoff for all the Construction Activities (Mayor and Partials) organized by Execution Phases, and then you can enter your own costs of Materials, Labor and Equipments for each one in order to get your own Budget. At any time thereafter you can adjust any of the values entered. Visit: http://stmates.home.comcast.net Tambien se habla ESPANOL. Inside you will see Examples and Explanations of Takeoff by Construction Phases, Making Deal 1, 2, 3 and Terms and Conditions.