Buildxact vs. Expert Estimation Comparison


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About Buildxact is an easy-to-use construction management and estimating platform built for residential builders and remodelers. From takeoffs to quoting to scheduling, streamline your entire workflow in one cloud-based tool. Now featuring Blu, your AI-powered digital assistant trained on real residential projects. Blu helps you quote faster, avoid errors, and work hands-free using natural language. Key tools include: Assembly Assistant - Use real-time pricing and templates to build smarter estimates Estimate Reviewer - Catch mistakes and common errors before they cost you Takeoff Assistant - Measure and scale digital plans in minutes Estimate Generator - Create full estimates and complete quotes from scratch Stay on schedule with drag-and-drop timelines, real-time material pricing, and a customer portal that keeps everyone in sync—from the office to the job site.		About Expert Estimation provides three license levels of exceptional project cost estimating software. You will create accurate estimates with time-saving formulas and flexible degrees of complexity over an array of features. Our software includes exceptional 24/7 phone, email, and chat support and multiple training options. API allows users to query project data. Use Expert Estimation to confidently control overheads, use accurate trusted formulas, create templates, control margins, have transparent reporting, automate cost estimation, predict cashflows, assign cost codes, perform cost analysis and create take off sets. Expert Estimation integrates a contextual help system linked with Pronamics' online Support Hub, Knowledge Base, Online Training and YouTube channel so you will find useful information and valuable tools quickly and easily. Our software has set the industry standard for estimation software for over 30 years. FREE TRIAL comes with FREE PHONE, EMAIL & CHAT SUPPORT.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Residential builders, remodelers and contractors		Audience Estimators, owners, project managers, contractors - in areas of civil works, construction, mining, rail, building, electrical, engineering, government, HVAC, IT, manufacturing, plumbing, prof. services, landscaping, marine, pipeline, and asphalt industries.
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $199 per month USD Foundation: $199 USD/month billed monthly Pro: $399 USD/month billed monthly Master: $599 USD/month billed monthly. Discounted Annual Pricing: Foundation: $169 USD/month billed annually at $2,030 Pro: $339 USD/month billed annually at $4,070 Master: $509 USD/month billed annually at $6,110 We know builders and contractors like you come in all shapes and sizes. We're here for you so that you make the most of what construction management software has to offer. All Buildxact base plans and add-ons exclude and are subject to GST, where applicable. Free Version Free Trial		Pricing $130 AUD per month Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.9 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros from Real Users Pros I can track my jobs in live time, labor hours through the buildxact onsite app are easily tracked to labor costings Extremely time saving, easy to use, basic but detailed enough for building. Great for sending off quotes to clients. Great for ordering with suppliers and for work orders for sub-contractors. Buildxact is user friendly, does everything from quoting, job management, ordering, accounting to timesheets.		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Capability to build up detailed first principle estimates using identified base resources. The software allows duplication and incorporation of other projects, saving a lot of time. The software reduces the chance of calculation errors. Great reports for internal analysis and client presentation. All estimates are saved on a central server and are always accessible. The Genesis version has a great subcontractor analysis component that our Operation guys love to use where they can easily analyze and substitute various subcontractor pricing with relative ease. The software produces a number of customised reports to keep estimators, managers and Operations staff all happy. The Support from Pronamics is always first class. - User friendly "first principals" estimating software that is easy to learn - Estimates can be as simple or as detailed as you want - Easy to create resources including complex resources "on the fly" - Import cost build ups, resources etc from other projects - Easily edit or substitute resources within an estimate - Regular updates - 24/7 support by people who know the program and can answer most questions on the spot You can speak to someone at all times to work through any issues or to learn more. Well laid out and easy to use product. Similar shortcuts to most other commonly used programs. 1. Windows functionality - excellent in all areas where estimators work 2. Drop down menus - excellent 3. Coding all aspects of the estimate to exhaustive limits - excellent. 4. Multi user functionality - 100% better than other software. 5. File saving, emailing etc is like using Windows Explorer - excellent Cons The direct cost schedule does not allow one to directly calculate percentages on subtotals or specific line items like in Excel. This means that consultant-type estimates nearly always need to be exported and adjusted in Excel at the end. Not much. Any issues we have encountered over the years Pronamics have been happy to resolve as quick as they can. There are very few cons however allocating Indirect Costs to Direct Cost items can sometimes be cumbersome. None that I can think of. Easy to use and great support offered. 1. Reporting - should you wish to select & print only part of the estimate you need to tick the ones required rather then click & then shift click should you require a range. Mind you it is still easier than some other software reporting.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Buildxact Founded: 2011 Australia, Canada and the United States www.buildxact.com		Company Information Pronamics Founded: 1987 Australia pronamics.com.au/expert-estimation-software-suite/expert-estimation-genesis/
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Categories AI Takeoff Construction Bid Management Construction CRM Construction ERP Construction Estimating Construction Management Construction Scheduling Flooring Home Builder Jobsite Management Remodeling Estimating Residential Construction Estimating Subcontractor Takeoff		Categories Construction Bid Management Construction Estimating Electrical Estimating Home Builder HVAC Estimating Paving and Asphalt Plumbing Estimating Print Estimating Remodeling Estimating Subcontractor
Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Audit Trail Bid Management Billing & Invoicing Building Product Database Calculators Change Orders Contract Management Cost Database Customer Management Customizable Templates Electrical Estimating Historical Database HVAC Estimating Job Costing Plumbing Estimating Price Data / Price Books Project Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Scheduling Subcontractor Management Takeoff What-if Analysis Home Builder Features Accounting Management Bid Management Contract Management CRM Job Costing Job Scheduling Permit Management Quotes / Estimates Subcontractor Management Supplier Management Warranty / Service Management Show More Features Construction CRM Features Client Tracking Contract Management Forecasting Project Management Quote Management Sales Management Scheduling Time Management Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Budget Tracking/Job Costing Change Orders Commercial Contract Management Contractors CRM Equipment Tracking Estimating Incident Reporting Mobile Access Offline Access Residential RFI & Submittals Subcontractor Management Timesheets Construction Scheduling Features Bid Management Change Orders Gantt Charts Job Scheduling Project Scheduling Rescheduling Staff Calendar Task Management Residential Construction Estimating Features Bid Management Billing & Invoicing Building Product Database Change Orders Customer Management Project Management Quote Management Scheduling Takeoff Takeoff Features 3D View Assembly Takeoff Cross Section Creation Electronic Plans Elevation Checking Error Checking Site Balancing Slope Routines Subcontractor Management		Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Building Product Database Cost Database File Sharing Proposal Management Quotes / Estimates RFP Management Subcontractor Management Takeoff Version Control Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Audit Trail Bid Management Billing & Invoicing Building Product Database Calculators Change Orders Contract Management Cost Database Customer Management Customizable Templates Electrical Estimating Historical Database HVAC Estimating Job Costing Plumbing Estimating Price Data / Price Books Project Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Scheduling Subcontractor Management Takeoff What-if Analysis Home Builder Features Accounting Management Bid Management Contract Management CRM Job Costing Job Scheduling Permit Management Quotes / Estimates Subcontractor Management Supplier Management Warranty / Service Management Remodeling Estimating Features Cost Database Quote Management Show More Features Electrical Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Change Orders Cost Database Project Management Quotes / Proposals Takeoff HVAC Estimating Features Billing & Invoicing Commercial/Industrial Cost Database Data Import / Export Equipment Maintenance Financing Management Labor Rates Quotes/Proposals Scheduling Takeoff Plumbing Estimating Features Change Orders Commercial / Industrial Cost Database Data Import / Export Fitting Management For General Contractor Overhead Costs Estimating Prebuilt Assembly Quotes / Proposals Takeoff Print Estimating Features "Best Price" Estimating Best Fit Imposition Bindery Estimating Discounts Management Multiple Version Calculations Pre / Post Service Calculations Pre-Press Estimating Press & Run Style Analysis Process Ink Calculation Production Options Evaluation
Integrations Microsoft Outlook Deputy MYOB Microsoft Excel QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Online Advanced Vergo Xero View All 7 Integrations		Integrations Microsoft Outlook Deputy MYOB Microsoft Excel QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Online Advanced Vergo Xero View All 2 Integrations
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