Earthwork Grades

Earthwork grading takeoffs start with entering existing and proposed grades from PDF or CAD files.

How It Works

PDF Take-offs

Start a PDF take-off by selecting an image file from the thumbnail display. CAD import is shown at the end of this page.

 entering existing and proposed grades from PDF or CAD files

Easily verify scale

Check the scale by selecting two points of a known distance.

Enter the existing grades

Simple menus are easy to follow. Grade information can consist of spot elevations, contours, and break lines.

GIF animation how to enter existing grades Elevation Pro

 

Watch the Takeoff Come to Life with 3-D Live™

Watch 3-D Live™ draw the triangulated surface in real time. 3-D Live provides verification that the contours entered are correctly. Learn more about triangulation.

Add the proposed grades

Use the offset tool to model curbs, swales, retaining walls and other site features.

Proposed grades using InSite Elevation Pro

CAD TAKEOFFS

CAD files offer the advantage of having elevations assigned to the grade information. Watch the simple workflow of moving the grades into the takeoff.

GIF animation entering grades using a CAD file InSite Elevation Pro

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