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As a Real Estate Appraiser whose work focuses on Insurance Valuation & Reserve Fund Studies, every week I need to measure building plans (often of fairly poor quality) to ascertain key dimensions for my cost modelling. I've tried a variety of glorified PDF editors, including offerings from top names before I discovered Kreo.
Kreo's shape recognition algorithms speed my process by identifying areas and measuring them for me. Specifically, the bucket-fill measurement tool continues to get better and better, and relieves me from a bunch of fine-point clicking to trace the perimeter of convoluted shapes (especially helpful for shaky hands). Kreo then provides outputs in Excel that I can directly plug-in to my models. I use it now for every job.
Emilia, Richard, and Karolina provided excellent pre-sales/demo support, teaching me how to use the product so that my paid subscription period started with maximum effectiveness. Implementation in my context was as simple as having a new SaaS website to bookmark. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Kreo works best with vector drawings and modern building floorplans. Most of my work involves scans of registered condominium plans into the Land Records database. Consequently, it's difficult to get the most out of the "automagical" features. That said, the bucket-fill measurement tool keeps getting better and addresses most of my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
31 out of 32 Total Reviews for Kreo
Kreo is a great tool for doing take off's and can vastly improve the amount of time this process can take. It is easy to use and the team are always on hand with any questions you may have. The AI tools are revolutionary and the template function helps us creat unifomity across our projects and seemless integration with our current ways of working. Since my demo I have used this for every project I have worked on and it has always been effortless and i have not found a project that is not able to benefit from this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Kreo is a work in progress yes there are some functions that have not been developed yet however thanks to the progressive mindset of the team at Kreo all suggestions are taken on board and they are open about tools they are developing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Kreo has been an asset to our small buisness since we started teh free trial, shortening out take off times jand creating more dialed and acurate numbers for our estimating and bidding process. very easy to use and the customer service seems to always be availible when we need any questions or training . 10/10 would recomend to a friend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to learn and very beneficial, no downsides found yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Although intially looking for a way to speed up takeoff by using the automeasure feature, the AI assist feature is what i have mainly been using, and it has sped up the process of take off significantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The way projects/objects are sorted on the left is confusing. You should be able to right click on an area you have taken off and allocate it to a group without having to move to group and then search it. I also find when the automeasure feature is used it opens lots of automeasure boxes and can just be a little confusing. I think a tool box like approach, or the ability to set up products would make this easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
AI tools are great and help to optimize time, even with it needing some improves on elevations. The software also have a good optimization in RAM consuption that helps your browser to not slow down Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It still needs some functions that can help the estimator to do the takeoff easily.
- Let you cut shapes inside the area
- Let you insert sizes manually
- Let you format font size on dimensions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Kreo has truly revolutionized the way I tackle project measurements and takeoffs, and here's why it's a game-changer for me: As a professional working in a Quantity Surveying consultancy, I handle a diverse array of projects. In this line of work, precision and speed are a must when it comes to measuring these projects accurately. With Kreo at my disposal, I have streamlined the process.
What sets Kreo apart is its remarkable efficiency in streamlining the measurement process. Gone are the days of laboriously printing plans and tediously wielding a scale ruler. Instead, I simply click a few buttons, sketch a few boxes, and voilà – all the measurements I require are right there at my fingertips.
Incorporating Kreo into my workflow has not only saved me time but has also significantly enhanced the accuracy of my work. It's a tool that aligns perfectly with the demands of my profession, and I can confidently say that it has become an indispensable part of my toolkit. As I look ahead to the future of my career, I can say with confidence that I will be using Kreo! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
While Kreo undoubtedly boasts numerous advantages, it's worth acknowledging one of its few limitations, particularly when dealing with extensive projects such as housing developments with lots and lots of plans. The minor drawback I've encountered is the potential for a bit of tedium when navigating between multiple drawings. Occasionally, this can disrupt the flow of work and lead to momentary lapses in concentration. However, it's important to note that this inconvenience is far outweighed by the overall efficiency and accuracy Kreo brings to the table, making it a valuable asset in my professional toolkit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is web based so it is very quick and not reliant on any servers to work. It is also user friendly as it was not difficult to input a drawing and start measuring. The auto measure and AI suggest feature is very helpful and functions well, which saves time when measuring floor plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Although the AI tool is good, it measures everything and then you have to manually adjust into groups. For example, I have various floor finishes which are noted on a floor plan, the software does not pick up the different finisnhes and I had to manually chage them. Also it would be good if it could also do other types of drawings such as elevations or steelwork measures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Having the PDF drawings next to a excel sheet. When taking off I can make a measurement and that value is straight into a collated spreadsheet, its doing three jobs in one. Taking off, marking up, collating measurement totals. I save hours from the tradiaitonal form of taking off. I have recomended this to my colleagues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The AI function does not work well on the drawings we use, its not something I really use at all. Hopefully that will be refined. The excel sheet while very helpful is a bit clunky and awkward to use, not enough to make it bad, but again its just not refined yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like how Kreo makes measuring 2D plans for simple cost estimates and plans very quick and efficient. They do this through the use of their AI features which allows you to automate most of your basic measures, they also have a very user friendly interface which allows you to start measuring very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I would like to see more depth in the AI feature. The auto measure feature is very useful but has limited applications at the moment, in the future I would like to see the AI feature become able to measure different wall types and ceilings as this is a very common feature of drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
the cut out tool and easy fast measurement tools available making takeoffs super easy and making my job a lot easier, this means i can send my jobs in in a much quicker time and complete more jobs in a short period of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
the fact kreo is cloud based makes it difficult during days in which the wifi may be down or in which we may have any issues with technology although the actual working software is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The measuring tool is quick and easy to use, can upload drawings and measure in mininal time with less fuss.
Customer service is instant with a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only issue i have had is the ease to zoom in and out of drawings and fit on to one screen when on a laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
