How Kos Krebs Saves €10,000 a Year by
Taking Control of Their Drawings

When the truth is in the drawing – you need the tools to match.

Building their own platform – with the right tools
from the start

Kos Krebs, a German company known for tailor-made curtain and shading systems, handles a wide range of projects where every detail matters – especially in the early phase. Precise interpretation of technical drawings is critical for accurate bidding and planning.

As their team grew and projects became more complex, Kos Krebs made a bold decision:

Instead of adapting to rigid, off-the-shelf systems, they built their own platform.

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That gave them full control – but also meant they had to find the right components to support workflows from drawing to execution.

One key piece was missing: measurement tools that could handle digital takeoff directly inside their environment.

The challenge

Eliminate drawing errors and version chaos

Previously, drawings were downloaded locally, marked up in separate tools, and saved in different versions. It wasn’t long before teams ran into lost edits, outdated files – and costly mistakes.

Working with the wrong version of a drawing can cause five-digit damages,” says Carsten Krebs, founder of Kos Krebs.

If we eliminate that risk, we’ll easily save more than €10,000 a year – which is significant for a company our size.”

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What they needed wasn’t a full project
management system

just the right module to slot into their own structure.

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They wanted to:

  • Avoid duplicated files and manual uploads
  • Measure precisely on screen
  • Maintain full control over access and workflows
  • Avoid duplicated files and manual uploads

The solution

Viewsoft’s embedded takeoff module

Through focused research, Kos Krebs found Viewsoft – and quickly saw how our
modular technology fit their needs.

Instead of adopting a standalone SaaS solution, they embedded our takeoff module directly into their internal platform. The result?

A seamless workflow where measurement, markup and data capture happen inside their own environment.

The truth is in the drawing

At Viewsoft, we build around a simple truth:

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If the drawing isn’t accurate, nothing else will be.

That’s why all our modules – from measurement to issue tracking to space management – are designed to operate directly on the drawing, in one shared environment.
 It’s not just about takeoff. It’s about control, clarity, and working from the source of truth.

A product built together

Kos Krebs didn’t just plug in a finished module – they helped shape it. From early testing to detailed feedback, their team was actively involved in refining Viewsoft’s measurement functionality.

“The solution is simple, flexible and works how we need it to. But most importantly, Viewsoft listens.”
 — Carsten Krebs

Their feedback directly influenced how the takeoff module evolved – not just for their own use, but for future partners as well.

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Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re a software company looking to enhance your product or a business upgrading your internal systems, we’re here to help you integrate smarter.

The result

Confidence, accuracy and long-term value

Kos Krebs now works more efficiently, avoids critical errors, and estimates faster. They estimate annual savings of €10,000 or more, based on reduced mistakes, improved process speed, and better version control.

Viewsoft’s embedded approach lets them keep their independence – while giving them powerful tools where it matters most.

About Kos Krebs

Kos Krebs GmbH specializes in premium curtain and shading systems for commercial interiors across Germany and beyond.

Explore their work at  www.koskrebs.de

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