Frequently Asked Questions

Start by completing your company profile in Settings → Company so your name and logo appear on exports. Then create your first project from the Projects page. From there, open any calculator from the Tools menu, run your first estimate, and save it to your project.

Everything runs in your browser — no installation required. PlanEsti works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. For the best experience we recommend Chrome or Edge on a desktop or laptop.

Yes. Go to Settings → Preferences and set your unit system to Imperial. All calculators will switch to feet, inches, ft², ft³, and lb. You can change this at any time without losing any of your saved data.

Yes. PlanEsti covers a wide range of construction types. The calculator suite includes structural (concrete, BBS, structural steel), finishes (tiles, paint, flooring), MEP (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), site works (earthworks, landscaping), and more. Most contractors and QS professionals will find it covers their day-to-day estimation needs.

Yes. Our Help Center has step-by-step guides for every major feature — from setting up your profile to running your first BBS or generating a BOQ. You can access it from the Help Center link in your dashboard sidebar.