Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads glass & glazing plans and opening counts automatically.
- Price with your local $50-90/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Glass & Glazing costs: $40-80/SF/storefront, $60-120/SF/curtain wall, $400-1,200/EA/window.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Glass & Glazing takeoff
Glazing takeoff covers storefronts, curtain wall, windows, and glass assemblies by area with framing and hardware. CyanBuild detects and counts opening counts and other glass & glazing elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Glass & Glazing cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront | $40-80/SF | |
| Curtain wall | $60-120/SF | |
| Window | $400-1,200/EA |
Common Glass & Glazing tasks
- Opening counts
- Curtain wall and storefront area
- Hardware and sealants
- Performance specs
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Glass & Glazing
- Glass (annealed, tempered, IGU)
- Aluminum framing
- Sealants
- Hardware
- Setting blocks
Glass & Glazing takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Opening counts | 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 Glass & Glazing takeoff?
Upload your Glass & Glazing plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts opening counts and other glass & glazing elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $50-90/hr rates.
What does Glass & Glazing work cost?
Typical Glass & Glazing ranges: $40-80/SF for storefront; $60-120/SF for curtain wall; $400-1,200/EA for window. Labor runs about $50-90/hr (glaziers).
What materials are included in a Glass & Glazing takeoff?
Common Glass & Glazing materials: Glass (annealed, tempered, IGU), Aluminum framing, Sealants, Hardware, Setting blocks.
Can CyanBuild estimate Glass & Glazing labor and materials separately?
Yes. Glass & Glazing 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 Glass & Glazing-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Glass & Glazing estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Glass & Glazing cost build-up.