Seminar Dates: November 5, 2026 11:15 AM
Seminar Cost: $30.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
Join Todd Kaberline as he discusses the evolution of estimating over the past 40 years, from personal computers and digital plans to today's advanced takeoffs and estimating methods. He will also discuss estimating software companies, current and future takeoff practices, estimating costs, and markups. 
Learning Objectives:
1. The history of on-screen takeoff and estimating
2. Current on-screen takeoff and estimating
3. How AI is revolutionizing Landscape Estimating
Todd Kaberline
Todd Kaberline brings over 40 years of experience in on-screen takeoffs and estimating, including serving as chief estimator for a billion-dollar landscape company. Since the late 1980s, Todd has helped shape the evolution of landscape estimating — from early desktop computers to developing databases and templates for major estimating software platforms.
Todd runs a YouTube channel with over 500,000 viewers, providing training and support for PlanSwift and zzTakeoff users. He also traveled throughout the United States and Canada building estimating systems for landscape, concrete, site development, and steel high-rise contractors. Currently, Todd serves on staff at zzTakeoff as Trainer, Template Developer, and Director of Customer Success.
