How to Use the Area Tool in Bluebeam – Measure Square Metres Fast for Takeoffs & Quotes

📝 Description

The Area Tool allows you to click around the edges of a space to calculate the total surface area — instantly showing the m². It's essential for any trade needing material quantities based on coverage: think concrete, flooring, tiling, waterproofing, insulation, landscaping, and more.

🛠 Common Use Cases

  • Concrete slab pours (internal or external)

  • Tiling and waterproofing for wet areas or balconies

  • Plastering and painting take-offs for walls and ceilings

  • Landscaping zones like turf, mulch, pavers

  • Insulation, cladding or sheeting coverage

  • Screeding and floor levelling estimates

✅ Benefits

  • Accurate square metre output every time

  • Works with irregular shapes — just click around any zone

  • Instant visibility — shows m² on the plan and in your Markups List

  • Easy to assign colours, fill patterns, and trade-specific labels

  • Combine with Custom Columns to apply rates and export to Excel

  • Pro tip: For complex spaces, combine with Dynamic Fill to speed up the outline.

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