Planswift - Earthwork Pro V3 [new]
PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 is not a revolution in UI, but a surgical evolution in workflow. It takes the pain out of the earthwork estimator’s most tedious tasks: applying shrink/swell factors manually, calculating sloped surfaces with trigonometry, and reconciling subgrade vs. finished grade.
A new addition to V3 is the ability to calculate the cost and number of trucks needed for exporting "cut" material or importing "fill" yardage. The Earthwork Pro V3 Workflow planswift earthwork pro v3
PlanSwift Earthwork Pro V3 is a powerful software solution designed to streamline the estimating process for earthwork, excavation, and construction projects. With its intuitive interface, advanced features, and customizable database, this software enables contractors, estimators, and construction professionals to create detailed estimates, perform takeoffs, and manage projects with ease. By improving accuracy, increasing efficiency, and enhancing productivity, PlanSwift Earthwork Pro V3 is an essential tool for any construction professional looking to stay competitive in the industry. PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 is not a revolution
| Feature | PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3 | AgTek / Insite (Dedicated Earthwork) | Manual / Spreadsheets | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low ($1k–$2k as add-on) | High ($5k–$10k+) | Free (time expensive) | | Learning Curve | Moderate (2–3 days) | Steep (2–3 weeks) | N/A | | Speed for < 5 Acres | Very Fast | Moderate | Very Slow | | Complex TIN Surfaces | Basic | Advanced | Impossible | | 3D Visualization | 2.5D (Color grids) | Full 3D | No | A new addition to V3 is the ability
Draw the building footprint (proposed subgrade at EL 98). Draw the pond bottom (EL 95) with side slopes at 3:1. Draw the parking lot with a 2% slope using the "Slope Plane" tool.
In standard takeoff software, calculating the area between two contours is easy. But calculating the volume between existing grade (EG) and proposed grade (PG) requires complex geometry. Traditionally, this meant exporting data into expensive, standalone civil engineering software like Civil 3D or Carlson—tools that are expensive, difficult to learn, and often overkill for a general contractor who just needs a bid out the door by Friday.
This article explores everything you need to know about PlanSwift Earthwork Pro v3: its features, workflow integration, accuracy benchmarks, and why it is changing the game for mid-sized earthwork contractors.