Program Overview  

• What is the ConstructConnect Platform? 
• Initial program window o Getting Started – Main information hub with outbound links and videos o Projects & Bids – Curated list of projects added into Takeoff 
• Sample Projects – Trade-specific takeoff examples created by the Training team 
• Bid window 
• o Takeoff – View images, create takeoff items, and draw takeoff o Summary – Review total quantities across the entire bid o Worksheet – Apply unit cost to generate rough cost estimate 

Bid Center 

• Sourcing o ConstructConnect Project Intelligence ITBs o Third-party invitations o Upload custom documents 
• Send to Takeoff” button 
• Manual bids directly in ConstructConnect Takeoff o One plan set per one folder 

Takeoff Tab  

• Layout / Navigation 
• Keyboard Shortcuts o Control key & mouse wheel – Zoom o Alt key – Pan 
• Space bar – Toggle back and forth from Select tool to Takeoff tool 
• Setting / Calculating Scale  

Performing Takeoff 

• Linear Takeoff o Continuous mode 
• Area Takeoff o Snap Angle 
• Count Takeoff 
• Copy/Paste Takeoff 
• Duplicating Takeoff Items 

Advanced Tools 

• Multi‐Condition Takeoff 
• Reassigning takeoff objects 
• Bid Areas 
• Reviewing results 
• Templates 

Settings 

• Organizational o Masters and Templates
• Individual profile settings – uncheck these o Restrict lateral movement of linear objects 
• Show auto dimension lines o Display segment length 
• Show Sheet number 

Additional Resources  

• Bid Center User Guide o Adding a Project in Bid Center (https://constructconnecthelp.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPOH/pages/977895706/Adding+a+Project) 
• Program User Guide – press F1 on most screens for context-sensitive help
• Creating a Project in CCTO:
• Creating a Project Part 1 - Creating the Project and Base Bid (https://kbase.constructconnect.com/article/AA-00228)
• Creating a Project Part 2 - Uploading your initial Plan Set (https://kbase.constructconnect.com/article/AA-00229)
• Training Videos: ConstructConnect Takeoff Getting Started Training Videos
• Getting Help https://kbase.constructconnect.com/article/AA-00515/9/Takeoff-Frequently-Asked-Questions/Contacting-Support-or-Training.html 
• How Do I? (Training Request/Estimator Assistance)
• Request Support (What to do when you need help installing or running CCTO)
• Request Feature: (Submit your ideas for improving CCTO and other ConstructConnect products)

Q&A  

Other Helpful Links

¿Ha adquirido una licencia y necesita entrenamiento en español? https://go.oncehub.com/spanishcustomcctotraining  

Link to Bid Management / Project Intelligence Training: https://www.constructconnect.com/contact-us/training-request  

Link to Training Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGM2YSH 

American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE): https://www.aspenational.org/