Version 3.0 was a significant milestone for the plugin, largely driven by customer feedback. The most requested feature, Spot Elevation input, was introduced, making the tool much more flexible and accurate for a wider range of projects.

The plugin includes dedicated templates for calculating trench excavation volumes, backfill requirements (by weight or volume), and pipe displacement. Users can input variables like trench depth, width, and bedding depth to get instant results.

Rarely is earthwork limited to moving uniform dirt. Earthwork Pro V3 allows estimators to define multiple subgrade layers, such as: Topsoil stripping depths Concrete slab-on-grade bases Aggregate base courses (gravel, crushed stone) Non-dirts strata (rock layers requiring blasting)

Comparing like InSite or Agtek.

Generate the final volume sheets and export them directly to Excel or PlanSwift’s built-in estimating tab. Benefits for Estimators and Contractors Enhanced Accuracy and Risk Mitigation

Planswift Earthwork Pro v3 solves this by turning the PDF into a living surface. The core innovation here is the ability to generate a directly within the Planswift interface.

This is crucial for bidding accuracy. If you bid a job assuming all material is excavatable dirt, but you hit bedrock halfway down, you lose money. V3 allows for "Sub-grade Areas" and "Trenches" to be defined with specific depths, ensuring the volume accounts for pipe bedding, backfill, and shrinkage factors.