Automated Quantity Take-Off from 3D Models for BOQ & Estimation Integration

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Hello SketchUp Community,

I’m currently working on a project that involves automating quantity take-offs directly from SketchUp models to generate BOQs and cost estimates for construction and interior projects.

I’m looking to understand how best to:

  • Extract quantities like area, volume, lengths, and item counts from grouped geometry
  • Organize models using Tags, Components, or other structures for clean data separation
  • Apply or retrieve metadata (such as material specs or cost rates) for each component
  • Integrate model data with external estimation systems or spreadsheets

Additionally, I’m exploring options to build or integrate a custom plugin that can streamline this process—from reading model geometry to generating structured output for estimation tools.

Questions:

  1. Are there any reliable workflows or existing plugins that support automated quantity extraction?
  2. What are the recommended practices for modeling in SketchUp to ensure accuracy in take-offs?
  3. Is there documentation or a starting point for using the SketchUp Ruby API for this kind of task?

Any insights, tools, or guidance from this community would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!

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Try Quantifyer Pro Quantifier Pro - Calculate Area, Volume, Weight and Costs in SketchUp

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