Future estimating architecture for takeoff, assemblies, bids, proposals, and Field handoff.
YUKU Estimating is prepared as a future product foundation connected to Field, Time, Marketplace, Account, and AI. No calculation logic, supplier integrations, pricing engines, exports, or AI providers are connected.
Product modules
11
Live calculation logic
0
Future integrations
7
Product Modules
Each module is modeled as future architecture only, with explicit inputs, outputs, guardrails, and integration boundaries.
Material Takeoff
Future takeoff workspace for quantities, scope assumptions, notes, drawings, and project handoff.
Future inputs
Drawings placeholder, Measurements, Scope notes, Trade
Future outputs
Quantity groups, Assumptions, Review checklist
Assemblies
Future reusable assembly library for grouped materials, labor assumptions, production notes, and trade standards.
Future inputs
Assembly template, Trade, Scope area, Company standards
Future outputs
Assembly line items, Assumption notes, Scope mapping
Estimators
Future estimator modules by trade, scope, package type, and construction workflow.
Future inputs
Trade, Quantities, Assemblies, Pricing context
Future outputs
Estimate sections, Scope notes, Review status
Bid Packages
Future bid package builder for scope summaries, inclusions, exclusions, drawings, addenda, and attachments.
Future inputs
Estimate sections, Documents, Addenda, Client context
Future outputs
Bid package checklist, Submission packet, Review queue
Pricing Libraries
Future controlled pricing libraries for company rates, labor assumptions, material pricing, and version history.
Future inputs
Company rates, Material price records, Labor assumptions, Effective dates
Future outputs
Pricing references, Versioned records, Variance warnings
Suppliers
Future supplier architecture for preferred vendors, quote requests, material availability, and contact records.
Future inputs
Supplier profile, Material list, Location, Quote request
Future outputs
Supplier shortlist, Quote placeholders, Availability notes
Exports
Future export layer for PDFs, Excel files, CSVs, bid summaries, proposal packets, and Field handoff data.
Future inputs
Estimate, Takeoff, Bid package, Proposal
Future outputs
PDF placeholder, XLSX placeholder, CSV placeholder, YUKU Field handoff
Proposal Generator
Future proposal builder for client-ready scope, pricing summaries, exclusions, alternates, and terms.
Future inputs
Bid package, Estimate summary, Company profile, Terms
Future outputs
Proposal draft, Client summary, Review checklist
Compatibility with Field
Future handoff from estimate to project setup, scope sections, tasks, material notes, files, and reports.
Future inputs
Approved estimate, Scope groups, Takeoff notes, Bid package files
Future outputs
Project setup draft, Task groups, Material notes, Report context
Compatibility with Time
Future labor planning connection for estimated hours, crew assumptions, productivity targets, and time review.
Future inputs
Labor assumptions, Crew plan, Schedule placeholder, Project scope
Future outputs
Labor plan, Time tracking context, Variance placeholders
Future AI Estimation
Future AI assistance for scope review, missing assumptions, material suggestions, risk flags, and proposal summaries.
Future inputs
Takeoff context, Assemblies, Pricing notes, Historical estimate placeholders
Future outputs
Assumption prompts, Risk hints, Draft summaries, Review questions
Future Estimating Workflows
Workflow paths show how the product can grow without implementing formulas, calculations, or live submissions.
Takeoff to bid package
Quantities and assumptions can later flow into assemblies, estimate sections, bid packages, and exports.
Estimate to Field handoff
Approved estimates can later prepare Field projects, tasks, material notes, files, and report context.
Labor plan to Time context
Labor assumptions can later help compare estimated hours with tracked hours and productivity reports.
Future AI estimate review
AI can later identify missing assumptions, summarize bid risk, and draft proposal language for review.
Compatibility Architecture
Estimating is prepared to connect with YUKU Field, Time, AI, Marketplace, and Account through reviewed handoff points.
YUKU Field
Estimate-to-project handoff for scopes, task groups, material notes, bid files, and report context.
Approved estimate
Project setup draft
Task groups
Files and material notes
YUKU Time
Labor assumption context for crew planning, estimated hours, weekly review, and productivity comparison.
Labor assumptions
Crew plan
Time site context
Variance review
YUKU AI
AI review placeholders for missing assumptions, material prompts, risk hints, and proposal summaries.
Estimate context
AI review queue
Draft prompts
Human approval
Marketplace
Marketplace can supply calculators, Excel tools, blueprint packs, workflows, and estimating templates.
Purchased tool
Account license
Estimate workspace
Download history
Account
Future license, company library, role, supplier, and pricing access controls.
User role
Company library
License check
Audit log
Architecture guardrails
No calculation logic, formulas, supplier pricing, live exports, or proposal delivery is implemented.
Future estimates should be draft-first, permission-gated, versioned, and reviewed by a human estimator.
Future Field and Time compatibility should use preview handoffs instead of silent backend writes.
Future AI estimation must include source traceability, approval, and audit logging.
Adapter Placeholders
These are future system boundaries only. Nothing is connected.
Takeoff engine
not-connectedFuture quantity capture, drawing measurement, and scope organization boundary.
Assembly library
not-connectedFuture reusable assemblies, company standards, and versioned assumptions.
Pricing source
not-connectedFuture internal price libraries, approval flows, and variance tracking.
Supplier sync
not-connectedFuture supplier profiles, quote requests, availability, and vendor records.
Export service
not-connectedFuture PDF, Excel, CSV, proposal, and Field handoff generation.
Proposal service
not-connectedFuture branded proposal drafting, review, approvals, and delivery workflow.
AI estimation provider
not-connectedFuture provider-neutral AI estimation, summaries, and risk review boundary.