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AGTEK: Combining Speed and Simplicity to Help You Stay Ahead

 

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In the demanding world of heavy construction, efficiency is the key to winning profitable work and delivering it on time. Whether you’re bidding on a project or managing earthwork operations, time is money.

That’s where AGTEK construction takeoff and estimating software comes in. From takeoff to final quantities, AGTEK delivers dirt simple solutions that help you plan accurately, bid confidently, and manage projects efficiently. From PDFs and CAD files to drone surveys and GPS data, AGTEK is built to keep you ahead of the competition with tools that transform complex site information into actionable insights, redefining how contractors estimate, model, and measure work in the field.

The Speed Advantage: Minutes, Not Hours 

Traditional takeoff methods can take hours of manual measuring and data entry. Even older digital takeoff systems can struggle to keep pace with today’s mix of PDF drawings, CAD models, drone surveys, and GPS data.

AGTEK changes that. Its integrated workflow—connecting Gradework, Materials, and Underground—automates takeoff, modeling, and reporting processes to deliver results in minutes. The platform combines speed with precision, allowing you to explore what-if design scenarios, balance sites, and test value-engineering options long before construction begins.

Take, for example, PDF or CAD plans. Instead of tracing linework or recreating designs, AGTEK automatically reads and organizes your data to build accurate surfaces, boundaries, and materials instantly. Add drone or GPS data through Reveal Clean and Reveal Maps, and you get high-resolution surfaces and quantity reports—ready for validation, collaboration, and immediate use in Gradework, Materials, and Underground.

This seamless integration doesn’t just save time—it ensures accurate quantities, transparent communication, and better decision-making across the team. The result: faster bids, more competitive pricing, and smarter use of resources.

Smarter Tools for Complex Challenges 

Handling large, multi-source datasets is where AGTEK truly excels. Whether you’re integrating GPS machine-control files, CAD drawings, or drone imagery, AGTEK’s intelligent tools simplify the process—automating complex tasks and minimizing human error.

With Gradework, you can calculate cut-and-fill volumes, balance sites, and optimize haul routes with ease. The system simplifies updating designs, comparing alternatives, and identifying value-engineering opportunities—such as reducing haul distances, minimizing waste, or adjusting grades for efficiency.

These capabilities give estimators, engineers, and field teams a shared, data-driven foundation that supports smarter planning, tighter coordination, and better outcomes—on time and on budget.

Real-Time Collaboration in the Cloud 

In our connected world, collaboration is essential. AGTEK’s cloud-based platform and mobile apps SmartDirt and SmartPlan, keep the office, field, and client aligned around one accurate model.

When updates occur, changes are reflected instantly across the team. Whether it’s a revised PDF, an updated CAD design, or a new drone survey, AGTEK ensures that everyone sees the same information in real-time. This eliminates miscommunication, speeds approvals, and enables proactive adjustments in the field.

The result is more than faster workflows—it’s shared understanding. AGTEK bridges the gap between estimators, owners, subs, engineers, and operators, ensuring everyone works from the same verified plan.

Stay Ahead with AGTEK 

AGTEK recognizes that construction professionals face constant pressure to deliver more with less. That’s why its solutions combine speed, simplicity, and reliability, helping you estimate faster, communicate better, and execute with confidence.

From takeoff through production tracking, AGTEK keeps your team connected across every phase of the job. Accurate data in. Smarter plans out. Measurable results every time.

Why spend hours chasing quantities or redlining outdated drawings when you can have results in minutes? Whether you’re preparing a bid, managing an active site, or validating completed work, AGTEK empowers you to work smarter, faster, and more profitably—turning data into decisions and efficiency into lasting value.

Learn more about how AGTEK’s Gradework can transform your workflows. Time is money—don’t waste it!