Masonry

AI-powered masonry takeoff software

Masonry takeoffs combine wall sections, exterior elevations, and the masonry spec. PreCal-IQ computes wall area by masonry type, applies waste factors, and breaks the scope by material (CMU vs brick vs stone).

What's included

Every masonry item, accounted for

  • CMU walls by square foot or per-unit count
  • Brick veneer by square foot
  • Natural and cast stone veneer
  • Mortar, grout, and reinforcement
  • Masonry control joints and flashing

Why teams switch

What manual masonry takeoffs cost you

Calculating veneer square footage from elevations by hand

Missing horizontal joint reinforcement specified in the masonry spec

How it works

From specs to masonry takeoff in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Upload

    Drop in the spec book PDF and the architectural drawings.

  2. 2

    AI parses

    PreCal-IQ extracts every masonry line item and cross-references the drawings.

  3. 3

    Review

    Verify quantities, edit inline, see flagged ambiguities.

  4. 4

    Export

    Send to Excel, your bid template, or vendors for pricing.

FAQ

Masonry takeoff, answered

Can PreCal-IQ generate a masonry takeoff automatically?

Yes. PreCal-IQ's masonry takeoff software reads your spec book and drawings together, then generates the takeoff automatically. CMU, brick veneer, and stone masonry.

What does the masonry takeoff include?

CMU walls by square foot or per-unit count. Brick veneer by square foot. Natural and cast stone veneer. Mortar, grout, and reinforcement. Masonry control joints and flashing.

How does PreCal-IQ compare to manual masonry takeoffs?

Manual masonry takeoffs take hours per project and miss items that AI catches consistently. PreCal-IQ runs the same scope in minutes, surfaces ambiguities for review, and keeps a record of every assumption.

How much does PreCal-IQ cost?

PreCal-IQ plans start at $499/month for unlimited takeoffs. See precaliq.com/pricing for the full plan breakdown.

Ready to automate masonry takeoffs?

Pick a plan and start generating masonry takeoffs today, or request a personalized demo on your own specs.