Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads concrete plans and footings and foundations automatically.
- Price with your local $45-85/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Concrete costs: $130-200/CY/concrete placed, $6-10/SF/slab on grade, $1.20-2.00/LB/rebar installed, $4-9/SFCA/formwork.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Concrete takeoff
Concrete takeoff covers slabs, footings, walls, flatwork, and cast-in-place elements, plus rebar, forms, and finishing. CyanBuild detects and counts footings and foundations and other concrete elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Concrete cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete placed | $130-200/CY | |
| Slab on grade | $6-10/SF | |
| Rebar installed | $1.20-2.00/LB | |
| Formwork | $4-9/SFCA |
Common Concrete tasks
- Footings and foundations
- Slab on grade
- Walls and columns
- Flatwork and finishing
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Concrete
- Ready-mix concrete
- Rebar (#3-#11)
- Wire mesh
- Forms (wood or aluminum)
- Vapor barrier
- Expansion joint
Concrete takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Footings and foundations | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Concrete takeoff?
Upload your Concrete plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts footings and foundations and other concrete elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $45-85/hr rates.
What does Concrete work cost?
Typical Concrete ranges: $130-200/CY for concrete placed; $6-10/SF for slab on grade; $1.20-2.00/LB for rebar installed; $4-9/SFCA for formwork. Labor runs about $45-85/hr (finishers), $30-55/hr (laborers).
What materials are included in a Concrete takeoff?
Common Concrete materials: Ready-mix concrete, Rebar (#3-#11), Wire mesh, Forms (wood or aluminum), Vapor barrier, Expansion joint.
Can CyanBuild estimate Concrete labor and materials separately?
Yes. Concrete takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Concrete-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Concrete estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Concrete cost build-up.