FOR MASONRY CONTRACTORS

AI-Powered Masonry Estimating Software

Calculate block counts, brick quantities, and accessory materials in minutes. Tectonic reads structural plans and generates accurate masonry takeoffs automatically.

The Masonry Estimating Problem

Manual takeoffs waste your time and cost you money. Sound familiar?

Wall Area to Unit Conversion

Converting wall square footage to block or brick counts requires accounting for unit sizes, bond patterns, and mortar joint thickness.

Multiple Block Types and Sizes

Standard, bond beam, lintel, half blocks - different unit types are required at different locations. Tracking them all is complex.

Reinforcing and Grout

Vertical and horizontal rebar, grout-filled cells - reinforcing requirements vary by wall type and are easy to underestimate.

Accessory Materials

Mortar, sand, ties, anchors, flashing, lintels - accessory items add up and are often forgotten in estimates.

How Tectonic Solves It

AI-powered takeoffs that work the way you think.

Wall-to-Unit Calculation

AI measures wall areas and converts to unit counts based on block or brick size and bond pattern. Handles openings and corners correctly.

Block Type Separation

Automatically identify where bond beam, lintel, and special units are required. Separate quantities by unit type for accurate ordering.

Reinforcing Quantification

Calculate vertical and horizontal rebar, including lap lengths. Determine grout fill quantities based on reinforcing schedule.

Accessory Material Calculation

Automatically calculate mortar, sand, ties, and other accessories based on wall quantities and specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about masonry estimating with Tectonic.

How does Tectonic calculate block counts from wall areas?

Tectonic measures wall areas, deducts openings, and converts to unit counts based on nominal unit size and mortar joint thickness. It handles standard bond patterns automatically.

Can it separate CMU by type (standard, bond beam, lintel)?

Yes. Tectonic identifies bond beam courses and lintel locations from structural drawings, calculating special unit quantities separately from standard block.

Does the software calculate grout fill quantities?

Absolutely. Based on the reinforcing schedule and grouted cell requirements, Tectonic calculates grout quantities in cubic yards or bags.

How does it handle brick veneer vs. structural masonry?

Tectonic treats brick veneer and structural masonry differently. Veneer calculations include ties and air space considerations; structural includes reinforcing and grouting.

Can I include scaffolding in my estimate?

Yes. Based on wall heights and areas, you can calculate scaffolding requirements. Tectonic provides wall area data needed for scaffolding rental pricing.

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