u/CarobOk6409

For things like cut/fill and grading, are you guys using dedicated software or just sticking with your usual takeoff tools?

Also, when contour data is required, how do you handle that part?

Are you working with survey files in specialized software, or managing it manually somehow?

Trying to understand what’s standard in real commercial workflows.

I’m an estimator who mainly uses PlanSwift, but in commercial projects I keep seeing everyone (GCs, architects, engineers) relying heavily on Bluebeam Revu.

From what I understand, PlanSwift is way better for structured takeoffs and BOQs, but Bluebeam seems to dominate in real project workflows.

Is it mainly because of collaboration and drawing management?

Or am I missing something bigger here?