Key Takeaways
- AI reads your glass & glazing PDF and opening counts automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $50-90/hr rates.
- Typical Glass & Glazing costs: $40-80/SF/storefront, $60-120/SF/curtain wall, $400-1,200/EA/window.
How Glass & Glazing takeoff works
Glazing takeoff covers storefronts, curtain wall, windows, and glass assemblies by area with framing and hardware.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts opening counts and other glass & glazing elements.
- Review the overlay, adjust anything the AI missed, and add conditions.
- Price each line with your local labor and material rates.
- Export a defensible, line-item takeoff with visual proof per item.
Glass & Glazing cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Storefront | $40-80/SF | |
| Curtain wall | $60-120/SF | |
| Window | $400-1,200/EA |
What CyanBuild tracks for Glass & Glazing
Materials
- Glass (annealed, tempered, IGU)
- Aluminum framing
- Sealants
- Hardware
- Setting blocks
Common tasks
- Opening counts
- Curtain wall and storefront area
- Hardware and sealants
- Performance specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glass & Glazing takeoff software?
Glass & Glazing takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of opening counts and other glass & glazing elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Glass & Glazing takeoff?
AI handles the counting and measuring consistently and fast; you review the overlay and adjust before pricing. The result is a reviewable takeoff with visual proof per item — more defensible than hand counts.
Does it work with my Glass & Glazing plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Glass & Glazing work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $50-90/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Glass & Glazing takeoff include?
Common Glass & Glazing materials (Glass (annealed, tempered, IGU), Aluminum framing, Sealants, Hardware) and tasks (Opening counts, Curtain wall and storefront area, Hardware and sealants), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.