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Create lightning-fast Takeoffs to produce your accurate bill of quantities. Groundplan is ideal for any business quantifying materials from plans. Build your estimates through an intuitive click-and-drag interface to quickly and accurately count points, measure lengths and calculate surface areas. All cloud-based, nothing to download and works on any device. Export estimates to spreadsheets or to your favourite Job Management or Accounting software. Customers from every trade are saving hours. Signup for a Free 7-day trial.
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(63 reviews)
Great. Like I'm said I'm still learning the software, and I want to integrate it more into my day-to-day work not just for projects.
Pros: Its integration with Simpro and the tech support. I also like that the support is really accessible but also, they are so knowledgeable and happy to help.
Cons: look I'm still figuring it out but every time I use it, I learn something more. There's nothing to dislike I just don't know enough yet.
Nick H. · Managing director · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · April 21, 2026
11/10 - The support is Instant, the team does things without being asked and on the Spot They really help my busy business
Pros: The Support you get & the Availability to Design Electrical Plans I have been using Ground plan for over 2 Years and i couldn't do my job without
Cons: I really think we need more electrical Symbols, Designing Electrical Plans are tricky an the Symbols dont seem to Match in a way
Hamish O. · Director · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · December 3, 2025
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Absolutely fantastic - Helped massively with the Electrical take offs that I do in my day to day work.
Pros: It has a very user friendly interface that is incredibly easy to pick up especially when you haven't used the software before
Cons: Occasionally some of the controls were a little clunky but that may be due to user error as I haven't used it for long
Harry W. · Electrical Estimator · Construction · June 13, 2025
Overall, I liked Groundplan and it was very nearly selected as our solution for estimating. The support is top notch too, but ultimately, we went with another provider.
Pros: The pricing for Groundplan is attractive. Ultimately, we went with another solution, but overall, I was impressed with the features of Groundplan.
Cons: I wasn't keen on the way that Groundplan managed drawings and different scales for the drawings. It also lacked a toolbox for standard, repeatable measurements.
John B. · Territory Manager · Construction · May 28, 2025
Very positive! After my training session with [sensitive content hidden], I’m excited to see how beneficial the platform can be for both the business and my workflows. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to streamline their takeoffs and estimations
Pros: really appreciate how user-friendly the platform is. Many of the functions feel intuitive, and it’s clear that a lot of thoughtful development has gone into each feature, with close attention to feedback from trades and estimators. My experience so far has been entirely positive, and I’m looking forward to becoming proficient across all its applications
Cons: I don’t have any real criticisms of the program. The only thing that stands out is Count Assist occasionally struggling to identify the same symbol when it’s rotated or at a different angle. I understand this is more a limitation of the plan quality than of the Count Assist feature itself
Peter N. · Estimator · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · May 16, 2025
[sensitive content hidden] was an exceptional trainer and the hour spent was great, we went through the basics then slightly more advanced techniques and i felt comfortable to ask as many questions as I needed. She explained them in a simple manor that just made total sense. I look forward to using and advancing through ground plan to make estimating as simple as possible.
Pros: I liked how it integrates with our job management system and how easy it was to use also in general. i also loved the curved tool or the 'q' click, click that was pretty awesome.
Cons: Not many cons at this early stage of my using Ground Plan. Perhaps the duplication process needs more explanation on my behalf.
Steve L. · Estimating · Construction · March 25, 2025
Excellent! Game changer for estimating sprinkler and fire protection work. I even use it for quoting service work and deficiencies where there are no drawings - it is better than any spreadsheet I have used for adding costs, mark-ups, labor, etc.
Pros: Makes estimating of any kind faster and reduces the chance of errors in calculations. Phenomenal live chat for support with anything.
Cons: I don't have anything. I only have a couple suggestions such as being able to save the overlay as a new plan after using the compare feature and perhaps showing totals from each stage and grand total when exporting (could be possible and I just haven't figured it out yet).
Ben P. · Director, Sprinkler and Fire Protection · Construction · February 27, 2025
Ground plan so far has been a great program to use, easy to navigate, friendly support staff
Pros: What I like most is the ease of using the system.The way you can easily navigate around from plan to plan or stage yto stage, The ease in marking up plans for shop and construction drawings etc... Also, I think one of the best ([sensitive content hidden]) telephone supports on offer. Happy and freindly on the phone and the willingness to stay on the phone until your request task is completed.
Cons: The only thing I don't like and our company chooses not to use is the count assist feature, This is only because the PDF plans issued icoms are note all eactly the same. So the count assist can not correctly/accurate pick them all up.
Darren M. · Estimating Manager · Security and Investigations · February 19, 2025
It was something i had been looking for as my old way of quoting was just too slow and unreliable. I feel i have picked up the program reasonably quickly but in time will be a lot more efficient.
Pros: The ease of marking up plans and calculating material quantities. The support has been next level. I have had several chats and training sessions with the girls. They have help with rapid response and you can actually talk to them. Without them it would have been difficult. They have also showed me where the advanced training videos are too.
Cons: Setting up the first project, but once it's done you can use it on other project's which is where the time is saved.
James F. · Director · Construction · January 31, 2025
Amused at the number of features are on the software, things that you would think are only possible on the Paper plans.
Pros: Very Quick Response, and very helpful with any issues you are having.
Cons: there could be a few more features to help with legth measurement but is still overall very good
Dipesh N. · Director · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · January 24, 2025
Really good! from the sales stage it was great and not pushy and in your face and i feel like [sensitive content hidden] had a great ballance of sales and catering to the customer need and making it relateable. (me) So Thank you[sensitive content hidden]
Pros: As someone who has moved from being on the tool to being in the office i feel like this is a very straight forward system to use. The support for the team down in wellington is amazing and second to none!
Cons: I have nothing to compare this to, so its hard to give a con. if I had used a program before this i would be more of a help.
Richard H. · Sale manager · Construction · October 10, 2024
The experience is great and Groundplan is becoming both easier and better every month.
Pros: The latest updates have made Groundplan one of the best platform to perform takeoffs. Also count assist and the template are fantastic tools.
Cons: The lack of global variables. If you could make global variables for labour and materials this
Stephen S. · Technical Coordinator · Telecommunications · August 22, 2024
Smooth transition into the program and the training and customer support is great.
Pros: The program is very transparent and easy to navigate around making it quick to construct take offs and estimates
Cons: Not having it in use in our business in the past
Neil M. · Plumbing · Construction · July 30, 2024
My overall experience with Groundplan has been an absolute pleasure. Making quoting easier and knowing I have support when I need it.
Pros: Extremely easy and intuitive to use with excellent friendly support for the more technical side of things. The development and growth of Groundplan is fantastic with users suggestions taken into consideration and implemented where appropriate. Everything I need is right here in Groundplan.
Cons: No Cons. Everything I need is right here in Groundplan
Chris B. · Director · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · July 4, 2024
Great. Hey come on I don't have time to write too much.
Pros: Its easy to use. Hey come on I don't have time to write too much.
Cons: Items don't flash on the plan when the cursor hovers over them in the sidebar
Tony B. · Estimator · Construction · June 28, 2024
Pros: fast, accurate takeoffs with ease, and seamless integration with Simpro.
Cons: markup capabilities aren't as advanced as other platforms
Bruno A. · Director · Construction · June 3, 2024
The Training staff like Toni and Cazz have been friendly, informed, and easy to follow, the software itself is incredibly easy to use has has fast become a staple of my everyday.
Pros: Very User friendly and a massive time saver.
Cons: Hasnt been an issue so far but being web based is a concern for regional areas.
James M. · Director · Construction · May 28, 2024
Pros: I only use Groundplan now for all my takeoffs, it saves time, paper and is easily shareable with anyone who needs or wants to see the marked up plans. The programme is so simple to use when marking up a plan and then populate a quotation. Additionally these marked up plans provide our clients a clear view of what has been included in their quotation as all the listed items may not make 100% sense to them if they are not from a construction background.
Cons: Unfortunately being cloud based when the internet is out I have to wait a while to continue work, first world problems!
Kim B. · Estimator · Construction · May 24, 2024
Pros: I like the flexibility of the software. You can take a project from cradle to grave. From the initial bid to the as-built drawings.
Cons: It does not integrate with my quoting software.
Jeff D. · COO · Construction · April 16, 2024
I do like using Groundplan, even if there are a few little things that prevent it from being a truly world class product. Maybe such an accolade will happen further down the track.
Pros: So easy to do take-off and push quotes to Simpro.
Cons: There are things missing in the functionality which, as a former software engineer, I would think should be fairly easy to add to the program. I will concede, though, like any software product, the developers can't tick off all of the "nice-to-have's" at the same time. An example would be the ability to "nudge" a symbol into place using keyboard cursor keys. Colour-coding of measurements with a stage would be another. Could simply be that no other users ask for this stuff :D
George G. · Electrical Drawer IT Support · Construction · February 29, 2024
It's been great today I had a technical issue and rang and it was solved on the stop.
Pros: Easy to set up Easy to use Integrates with simpro Great support
Cons: I don't have 1 yet, but the experience has been great so far, I ll need to book my further training to avoid beginners mistakes
saulo B. · Director · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · February 7, 2024
The customer service experience is fantastic! They are always happy to jump on the phone or Zoom with you to solve issues and get you running at 100% again.
Pros: Groundplan is very easy to use. The team, especially Caz is exceptionally helpful and they are great at helping you achieve a result if you can show them what you are trying to achieve. The integration with Simpro is exceptional once you understand how it works, this can be a little overwhelming if you are new to Simpro and Groundplan.
Cons: The icon sizing is not particularly easy to get right and takes a few clicks to change. This is only an issue when designing plans for presentation but does not affect take-offs.
Sam W. · Operations Manager · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · January 15, 2024
Pros: Easy to navigate, great customer service and third party integration with Simpro
Cons: Learning new and complicated features on my own.
Darren C. · Electrical Estimator · Construction · October 20, 2023
Took a few months to learn it properly and set up templates but now I love it. I've recommended the program to a lot of people and I always suggest getting some one on one training and setting up templates and think about how you would most use it prior to the training. I did this and the trainer actually suggest more options that I now use almost every day.
Pros: How easy it is to mark up, notes and make changes to send to field staff or engineers for advice/approval.
Cons: The only thing tht may be missing is to be able to copy and section of a plan and paste it either on the same plan or on a new page etc to be able to mark up or do a blown-up section with mark ups or detail notes etc. But knowing Groundplan this feature may exist and I just don't know about it.
Ryan S. · Director / Estimator · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · August 3, 2023
Pros: Customer service was quick and very responsive.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind about things I dislike about Groundplan
jOSH B. · Project Manager · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · July 19, 2023
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