Join our professional PlanSwift course in Dubai, available both in-person and online. Learn to perform fast, accurate digital takeoffs and cost estimates directly from 2D drawings using PlanSwift software. Suitable for Quantity Surveyors, Cost Estimators, Civil Engineers, MEP professionals, and construction managers looking to replace manual measurement methods. Enroll Now!
PlanSwift training at Orbit Training Centre equips you with the skills to perform digital quantity takeoffs and cost estimates directly from PDF, DWG, and CAD drawings — without printing a single sheet. The course is delivered by Mukesh Raiya, with 11 years of UAE training experience and over 1,000 professionals trained in CAD and construction software across Dubai. Graduates receive an internationally recognized certificate that UAE employers and project consultants accept.
PlanSwift training at Orbit Training Centre equips you with the skills to perform digital quantity takeoffs and cost estimates directly from PDF, DWG, and CAD drawings — without printing a single sheet. The course is delivered by Mukesh Raiya, with 11 years of UAE training experience and over 1,000 professionals trained in CAD and construction software across Dubai. Graduates receive an internationally recognized certificate that UAE employers and project consultants accept.
The training covers area, linear, and count-based measurements using PlanSwift’s point-and-click tools, plus Excel integration for live BOQ generation. You work through real construction drawings, including residential floor plans and commercial fit-out documents used in Dubai project environments. Batch and one-to-one formats are available, with small groups ensuring personalized attention. This course prepares you to work as a Cost Estimator, QS Technician, or Takeoff Specialist on UAE construction projects.
Mr. Mukesh has 11 Years of experience in the field Training which helps Organizational Development and Executive leadership (of which Training is an integral part) which helps approach training with seriousness and diligence. Have done several workshops in STAAD Pro, Revit BIM, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, Structure Design, 3D Architecture Design for Corporate Sector in UAE and India. He Conducted training for almost 1000+ candidates in Orbit Training Center and corporate training for various leading companies in UAE. He have done Several Freelancer Projects of companies and Academic Sector.
He Has work experience as Civil engineer and professional Training experience in UAE and India. I am being with Orbit Training Center – Dubai for past Five years with various level of experience like corporate training for the companies in UAE and in house training for a batch & individuals. He trained more than 1000+ candidates for several course like BIM with Revit BIM, AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, Lumion, Navisworks, Sketchup, ETABS etc., Keeping abreast of industry developments within Dubai, the wider UAE region and across the Middle East geography. He has good working knowledge of the construction industry and techniques and knowledge of modern materials/products.
| Day | Timing | Classes Type | Class Hour’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | Batches | 2 Hours Session |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Private | 2 Hours Session |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | Batches | 2 Hours Session |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
PlanSwift is a digital takeoff and estimating software that allows construction professionals to measure quantities and calculate costs directly from digital drawings, replacing manual scaling and paper-based methods. In Dubai, PlanSwift is used by quantity surveyors, cost consultants, MEP estimators, and construction contractors to produce Bills of Quantities from PDF and DWG files submitted for Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, and project tender packages. PlanSwift course training at Orbit equips professionals to complete takeoffs faster, with greater accuracy, and output directly to Excel for final BOQ submission.
Dubai’s construction pipeline reached a record AED 761 billion in real estate transactions in 2024, according to Dubai Land Department data. That volume of project activity creates consistent demand for professionals who can produce fast, accurate pre-construction estimates.
PlanSwift is used across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in the UAE — from G+15 towers on Sheikh Zayed Road to school fit-outs and MEP subcontractor packages.
Quantity Surveyors in Dubai earn between AED 5,000 and AED 12,000 per month depending on experience, according to GulfTalent and Glassdoor data (2025).
Professionals who can operate estimating software like PlanSwift are consistently preferred over candidates who rely solely on manual takeoffs.
Key UAE employers including Emaar, Nakheel, Khansaheb, and leading cost consultancies in DIFC and DAFZA require this capability in QS hires.
This course teaches you to import and calibrate construction drawings, perform area, linear, and count-based digital takeoffs with PlanSwift’s point-and-click tools, build custom assemblies that apply material and labor rates automatically, and export completed BOQs to Excel in formats ready for tender submission.
You will practice on actual construction drawing types — including a Dubai apartment fit-out floor plan and an MEP services drawing in PDF format — so the workflow matches what you encounter on site.
Sessions run for 2 hours each across a structured 30-hour program, giving you enough repetition to work independently by the final session. Each skill is practiced until it becomes a reflex, not just a concept.
This course is open to anyone — no prior experience with PlanSwift or estimating software is required. You will need basic computer skills and familiarity with construction drawings at any level.
The course is particularly useful for Quantity Surveyors looking to move from manual scaling to digital takeoff, Cost Estimators working in general contracting or fit-out, MEP engineers who handle subcontractor pricing, civil site engineers preparing project BOQs, and fresh graduates from civil or construction management degree programs.
Working professionals typically finish the course without disrupting project schedules because of the flexible session formats. Fresh graduates who complete this training enter the job market with a specific, testable software skill that interviewers can verify in real time.
| Job Title | Software Used | AED Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Quantity Surveyor | PlanSwift + Excel | AED 4,500–6,500 |
| Cost Estimator (Fit-Out) | PlanSwift + AutoCAD | AED 6,000–9,000 |
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | PlanSwift + Revit | AED 10,000–18,000 |
| MEP Estimator | PlanSwift + AutoCAD MEP | AED 7,000–12,000 |
| Freelance QS / Cost Consultant | PlanSwift + Excel | AED 8,000–20,000 (project-based) |
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan targets expansion across five urban centres, with infrastructure, residential, and mixed-use development continuing to drive demand for pre-construction professionals. Within two to three years of working with PlanSwift in a junior QS role, professionals in Dubai typically progress to project-level QS positions with full tender responsibility.
Mukesh Raiya, CAD and construction software trainer with 11 years of UAE experience, has trained over 1,000 professionals at Orbit Training Centre across AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, and construction estimation disciplines.
“The professionals who learn PlanSwift at Orbit leave with a workflow they can apply on their next project — not just an understanding of what the software does,” says Mukesh.
The free demo session at Orbit includes a live PlanSwift walkthrough on an actual Dubai construction drawing, a Q&A with the trainer about your current workflow, and a short hands-on measurement exercise so you can judge the software and the teaching approach before committing to enrollment.
One-to-one training is available for professionals who need to complete the course in a compressed timeline or who have a specific project type to focus on. Unlike batch classes where pace is set by the group, one-to-one sessions move at the speed that suits you — most professionals complete the full syllabus faster and with greater retention.
Post-training support includes continued access to course materials for 30 days, direct trainer contact for software questions on live projects, and guidance on certification documentation for employer records. The course curriculum is built around Dubai Municipality drawing submission standards, so the BOQ outputs you produce match what project consultants in the UAE actually require.
Orbit’s certification is aligned with KHDA standards and recognized by UAE employers across construction, fit-out, infrastructure, and real estate development sectors.
PlanSwift is a digital takeoff and estimating software used to measure quantities and calculate costs directly from PDF, DWG, and CAD drawings on screen. In Dubai, it is used by quantity surveyors, cost estimators, and MEP subcontractors to produce Bills of Quantities for Dubai Municipality submissions, project tenders, and pre-construction pricing. It replaces manual scaling with point-and-click measurement tools.
The PlanSwift course at Orbit Training Centre Dubai runs for approximately 30 hours, delivered in 2-hour sessions. For batch students, this typically takes three to four weeks depending on the schedule chosen. One-to-one students often complete the full course faster, as sessions move at the individual’s pace. By the end, you can perform area, linear, and count-based takeoffs independently on live project drawings.
No previous experience with PlanSwift or estimating software is required. You need basic computer skills and some familiarity with construction drawings, such as floor plans or MEP schematics, which most construction and engineering professionals already have. The course starts from the software interface and builds progressively. Fresh graduates from civil engineering or construction management programs can join directly after completing their degree.
The course completion certificate from Orbit Training Centre is recognized by UAE employers across construction, fit-out, cost consultancy, and infrastructure sectors. Orbit’s training is aligned with KHDA standards, and the course curriculum follows Dubai Municipality drawing submission formats, which means the skills you learn match what employers in the UAE test during practical interviews and on live project work.
According to GulfTalent and Glassdoor data (2025), Quantity Surveyors in Dubai earn between AED 5,000 and AED 12,000 per month. Junior QS roles with PlanSwift skills start around AED 4,500–6,500 per month. Senior QS and MEP Estimator roles with 5+ years of experience range from AED 10,000 to AED 18,000 per month. Freelance cost consultants working on multiple Dubai projects can earn AED 8,000–20,000 per month depending on project volume.
