Buildprax - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Buildprax Measure Pro is a desktop quantity take-off software application for construction measurement, bills of quantities, monthly payment certificates, and estimate and feasibility analysis. Developed and published by Charle Francois Viljoen, Buildprax Measure Pro is designed for quantity surveyors, estimators, and property developers requiring integrated workflows. The application supports Microsoft Windows versions ten and eleven through the Microsoft Store and macOS ten point fifteen and later with Apple Silicon optimizations and Apple notarization.

The measurement module enables manual measurement of lengths, areas, and counts directly on PDF drawings with precise scale controls. Measured quantities flow seamlessly into linked bills of quantities, certificates, and estimate outputs. The bills of quantities module creates itemized bills that maintain traceable connections between drawing elements and priced items. Monthly payment certificates can be generated with valuations linked to measured and priced bill quantities. The estimate and feasibility module produces estimates and feasibility studies that incorporate quantities and values from drawings and bills of quantities with integrated financial calculations covering escalation, income, expenditure, and return analysis.

The software includes a cashflow forecasting tool that generates cashflow projections based on project data. The tender comparison feature displays multiple tender submissions per item in a side-by-side format for straightforward rate analysis. All modules support export to Microsoft Excel for reporting, audit trails, and external analysis. The native desktop architecture operates offline to accommodate unstable internet environments and maintains responsive performance during tender and certificate cycles.

The application functions as a standalone solution without external system connections for core measurement, quantity, certificate, and estimate features. Project data is managed through local project files that can be saved, shared with colleagues, and exported for collaboration. License activation and subscriptions are managed through an online members account system with automatic activation on purchase. Buildprax Measure Pro offers a modular approach that scales from individual users to team deployments without unnecessary complexity.