Training Videos
Step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn and master all features.
Introduction and Demo
zzTakeoff Introduction and Demo, by Darin Thomas
if you are interest in finding out more about zzTakeoff, but don't want to schedule a demo, this video is for you. Watch this demo master cla...
Estimators Workflow Webinar
Improve your estimating workflow and get best practices while using zzTakeoff. In this webinar, we cover best practices for construction estim...
Before You Start with zzTakeoff!
We have been wanting to make this video for a while. Please watch this very important video if you are new to zzTakeoff, or are starting to build ...Feature Updates
New Feature Updates February 2026
Check out our newest feature updates! We would like to thank our awesome community for requesting these! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction ...
Copy and Paste to New Page Options
There are a few different techniques that we will cover for copying and pasting takeoffs into new page sheets. You can copy and past, copy and pa...
Using SUM Formulas
Not only does zzTakeoff allow you to inherit down information for parent properties, but now you can sum up from child items. Watch and see how e...
Using the Array Tool
Our New Array tool is pretty awesome and is a precursor to our Joist and Grid tool that will be release soon. Watch and see how useful this tool ...
Using Text Properties in Formulas
In zzTakeoff you can now use Text Properties in your formulas. Follow along as disciver how easy it is in zzTakeoff. 
Using Math js String Formulas
Follow along as we dive deeper into some cool math.js formulas. In this video we cover joining two expressions together using the && symbols. Webinars Recordings
November 4, 2025 New Users Webinar
Welcome to our first webinar for new zzTakeoff users. Follow along as Darin walks us through Shared workspaces, AI features, Reports and much muc...
October 30, 2025- zzTakeoff Power Users Webinar
Join top estimators from leading home builders and contractors across the country for our first Advanced User Webinar. Watch industry exper...
zzTakeoff Work Breakdown Structure Webinar, November 6, 2025
Join us as we take a look at a recording of our recent WBS webinar. We discuss, the uses, the development of and the benefits of WBS folder in zz...
Concrete and Rebar Formulas Webinar
Join us as we discuss different ways to calculate rebar in zzTakeoff. We will look at nested formulas,If: Then Statements and product lists that...Getting Started
Tutorial 1 - Creating a Project and Importing Plans, updated 1/26
Watch this must see video that shows you how fast and easy it is to start a new project in zzTakeoff and you will be performing takeoffs and estim...
Tutorial 2 - Scaling, Naming and Numbering Plans Using AI, updated 1/26
In our January 2026 zzTakeoff now Scales, Names and numbers automatically as you import plan sheets. Please see our version control video for that...
Tutorial 3 - Importing Legends & Schedules Using AI
For those of us that get tired of manually entering Legends and Schedules into other software, rejoice! zzTakeoff has an AI feature will allow you...
Tutorial 4 - Counts and Area Takeoffs
Performing count and area takeoffs are a snap in zzTakeoff. Watch this short video and you see how to start a new takeoff and complete it for c...
Tutorial 5 - Segment and Linear Takeoffs
In recent feature updates our development team just keeps knocking it out of the park with zzTakeoff's many options for linear and segment takeoff...
Tutorial 6 - Bid and Takeoff Organization
In zzTakeoff it is easy to organize your bids by folder, layers, buildings, divisions and much more. This is a must see video for any new user th...
Tutorial 7 - Importing PlanSwift Templates
At zzTakeoff our development team is constantly working to improve our import templates from OST and PlanSwift feature. Please know that we have ...