# Audio Visual Takeoff Software

Amplify your AV Business with Groundplan. Don't let manual estimating hold you back from delivering exceptional audio-visual solutions. Our cloud-based estimating and takeoff software takes the guesswork out of your takeoffs, ensuring accurate material lists, labour costs, and project timelines.

Tune into a streamlined workflow that empowers your AV business to thrive.

## Audio Visual Estimating Software

Set the Stage for AV Success. Groundplan's cloud-based takeoff software is a game-changer for AV professionals. From initial design to final commissioning, our platform streamlines your entire workflow, ensuring accurate estimates, efficient project management, and seamless collaboration, no matter where your team is located.

From small conference rooms to grand concert halls, Groundplan is the versatile solution for your AV estimating needs. Groundplan is the smart choice for AV businesses of every size.

### Fine-tune your AV projects with Groundplan's intelligent features

- **Seamless AV System Design**  
Easily create and visualise comprehensive AV system layouts, including speaker placement, screen configurations, and control systems, optimising for functionality and aesthetics.

- **Accurate Equipment Takeoffs**  
Quantify projectors, screens, speakers, amplifiers, microphones, cables, and all other essential AV components. Ensure precise equipment orders and avoid costly overages.

- **Optimised Cable and Infrastructure Planning**  
Efficiently calculate cable lengths, conduit runs, and power requirements for your AV installations. Minimise waste and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

- **Precise Acoustic Modelling**  
Optimise speaker placement, sound distribution, and acoustic treatments based on room dimensions and project specifications.

- **Comprehensive Project Management**  
Track your AV projects from initial concept to final installation with project calendars and task lists. Keep your team aligned and projects on schedule.

- **Hassle-Free Software Integration**  
Connect Groundplan with your preferred project management and accounting software for a unified workflow, eliminating duplicates and errors.

## Why Groundplan?

### Takeoff software for any Trade

Modernise your business processes with our cloud-based takeoff software.

### Work from anywhere

Use any device to access all your projects, plans, and takeoff estimates online. Collaborate with your remote team as changes happen in real time. No more software installs and updates.

### Excellent support

Either through our free one-on-one training or our live chat, we strive to get you going as quickly and efficiently as possible. Trusted by more than 2,000 businesses in 10 countries.

### Easily export your takeoff estimates

Once you have finished your takeoff estimates, export your bill of quantities directly to excel or push to a quote via one of our [software integrations](https://groundplan.com/integrations).

## Groundplan success stories

Discover how trades are modernising their business processes with our cloud-based takeoff software.

### Groundplan captures 10 years of experience and gives others the opportunity to work with that experience.

**Sam Ackland**  
Build Clean

## Audio Visual Plan Design

More than 300 standard audio-visual symbols in Groundplan means that creating project plans is simple. Plus, once you’ve placed symbols on your plan, Groundplan will automatically count them for you. Your plans are fully editable, so you’re in complete control.

- Place more than 300 standard symbols
- Use the Arc Tool for drawing circuitry
- Draw clear concise lines
- Delete symbols as needed
- Add text boxes
- Add Title block and logos to personalise
- Add legend

## Labour and Parts Estimating

From project takeoffs to estimating, Groundplan has you covered. With easy-to-use estimating tools that’ll have you calculating your costs accurately in minutes, Groundplan gives you the power to quote faster.

- Upload your rates from CSV
- Save takeoff templates for future projects
- Use formulas to multiply materials and calculate wastage
- Labour calculator
- Quantify your costs
- Download Audio Visual estimates directly to Excel

## Frequently Asked Questions

1. **Can Groundplan also calculate labour?**  
   Yes. You can add labour fit times to each part and use it to estimate your labour component for the entire project.

2. **Can I share my projects with my team or offshore estimators?**  
   Groundplan allows you to share your projects with anyone who has a Groundplan account. You can have as many people as you like working on the same set of plans at the same time from anywhere in the World.

3. **What happens when I get plan revisions?**  
   Plan revisions is a standard feature of Groundplan. You can upload the new plan into your project and transfer the entire takeoff to the new plan.

4. **Why should I choose Groundplan for audio-visual takeoff and estimating?**  
   Groundplan is the preferred choice for audio-visual professionals due to its specialised design for the AV industry. We understand the unique challenges you face. Our platform streamlines your entire estimating process, combining user-friendliness with powerful features that help you create accurate takeoffs, streamline your workflow, and ultimately win more bids.

5. **How does Groundplan's software cater to commercial audio-visual projects?**  
   Groundplan is equipped to handle the intricacies of commercial audio-visual installations of any scale. Our software effortlessly scales to accommodate projects of any size, ensuring accurate estimates for even the most demanding commercial projects.

6. **Can I customise audio-visual symbols and templates within Groundplan to fit my needs?**  
   Groundplan allows for complete customisation of audio-visual symbols and templates to align with your specific project requirements and industry standards.

7. **How does Groundplan's audio-visual software assist in minimising estimation errors and waste?**  
   Groundplan takes the guesswork out of AV estimating. Our software automatically calculates equipment quantities, cable lengths, and project timelines, eliminating the risk of manual errors.

8. **Is Groundplan suitable for both small residential and large commercial audio-visual projects?**  
   Groundplan is designed to adapt to the scale and complexity of any audio-visual project. Our platform offers the flexibility and features you need to create accurate estimates and streamline your AV workflow.

9. **Are there any training resources available to help new users of the audio-visual takeoff software?**  
   We offer a variety of resources to help you master Groundplan, including free personalised training sessions with AV experts.

10. **What kind of customer support does Groundplan offer for its estimating software for audio visual integrators?**  
    Groundplan’s award-winning customer support is available via live chat, email, and phone to answer your questions and troubleshoot issues.

## Start Your 7-Day Free Trial

Thousands of NZ & Australian trade businesses use Groundplan to manage their takeoff and estimating workflow. Optimise your estimating process by signing up for our 7-day free trial.

Expert onboarding is included — so you'll be set up and estimating from day one.