Estimating LinkThe Construction Link, Inc.
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About
CostMate is estimating software built for New Zealand residential builders — solo operators and two-person crews doing renovations, bathrooms, decks and additions.
Labour is calculated using phase-based production rates adjusted for real site conditions (access, height, existing-building constraints, crew size) rather than a flat square-metre rate. BRANZ wastage percentages are applied to material quantities automatically. NZ Building Code requirements — external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, timber framing — are built into every estimate by default, not left as a checklist.
A quote-checking step reviews the estimate and flags scope commonly missed on residential quotes before it's sent to the client.
CostMate runs on a rules engine, not a language model — every quantity, wastage figure and code item is deterministic and reproducible, and can be traced back to why it's there. It is not a quantity surveying package, project management platform, or job scheduling tool.
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About
Designed for unit price and lump sum bidding, Estimating Link is a complete estimating and bidding software. It is ideal for users that need a fast, effective way to bid heavy highway, environmental, bridges, site work and civil projects, and for both state and private commercial work.
Estimating Link uses three main components that operate together to simplify the flow and process for developing winning proposals. Store and reuse estimates, items, rates, crews, assemblies, templates, catalogs, vendors, customers, etc. Re-use task data from job to job and scale it. Quantities adjust and labor and equipment costs will automatically scale to the amount of time needed.
Small jobs can be quickly pulled together without any special setup processes. You can easily use bid items from previous jobs and print the proposal. You can manually enter bid prices without the need to perform any cost workups at all. You can literally bid a small job in a matter of minutes.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
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Audience
Solo, two-person, small residential building companies in New Zealand who price their own renovation, bathroom, deck, and home addition work.
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Audience
Estimating and bidding software for construction companies
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
$39 NZD/user/month
Free Version
Free Trial
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Pricing
$375 per user per month
Transparent Pricing, No hidden Fees, Onboarding and Training are Always Included.
Free Version
Free Trial
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Reviews/
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
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Company InformationCostMate
Founded: 2026
New Zealand
costmate.co.nz
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Company InformationThe Construction Link, Inc.
Founded: 1986
United States
www.tcli.com
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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
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Integrations
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FOUNDATION
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Procore
QuickBooks Online
Sage 100 Contractor
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Integrations
Cheetah Wealth Management
FOUNDATION
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Procore
QuickBooks Online
Sage 100 Contractor
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