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RedSky
RedSky IT
RedSky is an end-to-end construction management platform that’s modular and highly scalable. Contractors, sub-contractors, specialist contractors, M&E, developers, civil engineers and fit-out experts are among the many organisations that rely on the system to connect their Finance, Commercial, Operational and site teams. Our software keeps your Operational, Commercial, Finance and site-based teams connected. It speeds up processes and makes real-time data instantly accessible from anywhere, at any time and on any device. Your teams can make confident decisions informed by accurate data displayed on powerful, user-friendly dashboards. Our fully integrated platform reduces risk and puts you back in control. Everything’s stored securely in a central location, so there’s no need to worry about double-handling, running reports from disparate systems, relying on out-of-date information or losing data. -
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EValuate
Eque2
Suitable for main contractors of all sizes, powerful estimating and tendering software with an integrated sub-contractor enquiry portal. Suitable for subcontractors of all shapes and sizes, helping to respond to tenders on time with greater accuracy. A modular solution that helps offer first-class estimating and commercial management services to your clients whilst improving your own productivity. EValuate from Eque2 is the fastest growing construction estimating software in the UK and Ireland; the software is available as a cloud-based or on-premise solution that is powerful yet easy to use, supporting hundreds of contractors of all shapes and sizes across our industry. EValuate help businesses produce accurate and consistent tenders and track budgets and costs effectively against projects for both pre and post contract – providing benefits throughout the commercial team for estimators, quantity surveyors, commercial management, and finance teams by helping to improve productivity. -
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HeavyBid
HCSS
Activities and bid items can be built on the fly, copied from any previous estimate, or pulled from a list of standardized activities of work with HeavyBid construction estimating software. Directly import bid items from DOT websites to significantly reduce the time spent building estimates. HCSS takes your produced bid items and quantity information created from external takeoff programs and inputs that data in HeavyBid to accurately produce a cost estimate. HeavyBid is used by estimators across 4,000+ companies, including 44 of the ENR top 50 heavy civil contractors. Estimators benefit from easily repeatable estimate conditions while estimate reviewers benefit from easily accessible checklists and review tools that make it easy to verify the costs and prices. -
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The Estimating EDGE
Estimating Edge
The only software for commercial roofing companies that provides an end-to-end automated solution for both takeoff and estimating, in a roofing software program. The EDGE™ professional roofing estimating software is both robust and powerful, yet easy enough to learn that most roofing contractors or professional estimators will be up and running in a week or less. The EDGE features: - Complete all-in-one roofing takeoff and cost-estimating software solution - Ability to measure tapered insulation and standing seam metal roofing - Calculations for fastener lengths - Customized pricing for local trade rates for accurate roofing bids - Complex calculations for materials and labor costs in real time The EDGE roofing business software was designed by experienced roofing professionals, and it shows. Not only is it remarkably intuitive, but it includes extensive databases of roofing-specific systems from manufacturers. -
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Cleopatra Enterprise
Cleopatra Enterprise
The #1 Total Project & Turnaround Management Platform. Improve the performance of your next project with Cleopatra Enterprise. Dedicated for complex projects like CAPEX, OPEX, turnaround, and maintenance events. Cleopatra covers the entire project life cycle by including functionalities for different project controls disciplines in one advanced system. With centralized data at its heart, Cleopatra ensures continuous improvement of project performance, and successful digital transformation. Designed to support owners, EPC contractors and engineering firms worldwide, Cleopatra accommodates the specific needs and requirements of demanding projects in several industries. -
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TPL Estimate
Total Project Logistics
TPL Estimate is designed to manage the entire estimating and bidding process. Our software allows you to estimate with greater accuracy and control and save time. Start easily by importing items from multiple data sources – including past estimates. Build in your own formulas and calculations. Interact easily with your suppliers and subcontractors by adding their quotes to your bids. TPL Estimate gives you the power to set the final prices for your bid. Our software can automatically adjust any pricing or you can fine tune it at any level. You can determine how to allocate Indirect Costs, Administration, Profits either through percentages, dollar amounts or through a formula. There are endless scenarios that you could implement in order to maximize the profitability of each of your bids. TPL Estimate helps you to find, identify and correct estimating errors and track them for future review. Review the net effect of each of your changes and modify them accordingly. -
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BuildSystem I
Integrated Project Management Group
IPMG has wide experience in project management services for building construction projects. Involved in the development and construction of international class ready to occupy country homes. Signed an Agreement with R.S. Means, USA for developing construction cost database and estimating system for the construction industry. The agreement was approved by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the category “Database Development for the Construction Industry”. Developed BuildSystem, which has a construction cost database and estimating system. R. S. Means is 100% owned by The Gordian Group, USA, which is 51% owned by Warburg Pincus, USA ( World’s top 10 private equity firms). R.S. Means is a leading provider and authority on construction costs in US and Canada for over 75 years. Has over 2,50,000 clients in US and Canada. Clients include federal and state governments; armed forces; utility and energy companies; architectural and engineering firms. -
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Joist
EverCommerce
Save time, win more jobs, and get paid faster with quick estimates, professional invoices, and payment tracking, all in the Joist mobile and web app. Win more clients on-the-spot, with detailed, and professional estimates. Customize professional invoices with your logo and send with few clicks. Easily accept payments online to save time, get paid faster, and avoid unnecessary trips to the job site. Land more jobs, win more upsells, and get paid faster by offering financing options. Automate your bookkeeping by syncing Joist jobs and clients with Quickbooks Online accounts. Store all of your client information securely in one place, accessible from your mobile device and the web. -
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Construction Cost Estimator
Wasatch Digital Media
Construction Cost Estimator lets you create a project estimate while you're on-site, and then email a PDF to your customer, or print a hardcopy to a printer. You can also purchase 3 different Craftsman Costbooks within the app that contain localized cost breakdowns for thousands of common construction items in the US and Canada. You can also save commonly-used costs to your own custom costbook. You can customize multiple types of reports for your customers and internal staff. You can also add your company logo and contact info to each report. This lets you show exactly the right cost information in a clean and professional layout. Customize multiple types of PDF reports to email to to customers, subcontractors, and internal staff. The app provides full support for international currencies and units.Starting Price: $19.99 one-time payment -
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CBD2 Estimating
Comprotex
Open windows to an estimating program you can master in less than an hour. The premier management tool for controlling construction costs. Totally integrated with a simple cost-to-complete accounting system for today's small custom builder. Whether you build 10 homes a year or 200, CBD2 is designed to reduce and control direct construction costs. Automatically calculates lumber, roofs, sheetrock, foundations, stucco, brick, countertops and many other items with minimal input. Truly the fastest, easiest and most affordable estimating program available today. A preprogrammed Spreadsheet for Microsoft Excel®. Always, Always test out the Demo programs before you purchase the Full Version program to make sure that it performs to your expectations for your home building business and that it works properly on your computer. There are no Refunds after purchase due to the type of product, that being a downloadable program.Starting Price: $39.95 one-time payment -
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CADEST
Digital Property
Digitizing tablets are not the answer because they are expensive, cumbersome and take up a lot of desk space. But what is worse about digitizing tablets is that you can’t see what you missed. They don’t work with the actual image of a blueprint on your computer screen. You have to look back and forth from the blueprint itself and the computer screen to see what was taken off. Anyone who has done any amount of construction estimating knows that while waste factors are important. Print out visual material lists that make it easy for anyone to properly place material. A good looking cover page for your construction estimating documents helps you sell a job. You can place multiple pictures, logos and text boxes any place on the page. It works great with the rendering and special effects you can create with CAD Estimating.Starting Price: $1595 one-time payment -
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Fast Estimate
Estek
Construction Take Off, Bills of Quantities Production and Estimating Software. For people who need to Take Off, Quantify and Price projects quickly and accurately. Fast Estimate is the most flexible construction Estimating and Bills of Quantities production software available today. Join the thousands of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors around the world who save time every day using Fast Estimate. With the ease of a spread sheet and the power of a database, Fast Estimate puts you firmly back in control of your project tenders, bill production and costs. Easily produce Bills of Quantities or Schedules of Work, unpriced or priced that can be exported to PDF or Microsoft Excel. Automatically price your bills as you go from your own libraries and databases or use the global power of the Spon's Price Libraries that can be installed directly into Fast Estimate.Starting Price: $19.95 per month -
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Causeway Estimating
Causeway Technologies
Causeway Estimating helps contractors and subcontractors manage the bidding and tendering process. An integrated CAD/BIM Measure tool makes for rapid take-off and measurement, while easy to use features allow you to quickly build up and submit estimates using standard pricing information and your own previous estimates. The solution's bid comparison capability also helps you evaluate bids from different suppliers to make the right choice of supplier every time. Underpinning all of this is a shared central database offering collaboration across projects in a secure environment and with an audit trail of changes. Quickly create accurate estimates. Tap into previous estimates to avoid re-work and free up more time to focus on tasks that add value. -
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B2W Estimate
Trimble
B2W Estimate software for heavy civil construction estimating and bidding designed to enable contractors to bid with speed, accuracy, and strategy. Users can pre-populate a centralized database with cost data and structures for labor, tasks, materials, and equipment and use these building blocks to complete bids. B2W Estimate boasts enterprise-class performance and scalability in combination with a Windows look and feel and construction logic. Pay-item, WBS, or hybrid bids can be completed, and multiple estimators can work on a bid simultaneously. Additional features include mobile estimating, vendor and subcontractor management, and cross-bid analysis and reporting. Within the B2W Software ONE Platform, the B2W Estimate can communicate detailed job information directly to B2W applications for scheduling and field tracking. The software also integrates with DOT electronic bidding systems and more than 30 accounting/ERP platforms. -
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4Clicks for Federal
Gordian
4Clicks for Federal provides quick access to full line item descriptions, notes, takeoffs, pricing info and more for federal engineers, estimators and facilities professionals. In addition to an intuitive software developed by estimators, you’ll possess industry-leading RSMeans Data and the power to directly populate government forms. Create accurate budgets all while keeping contracts and documents organized in one, easy-to-use platform. Please note that 4Clicks for Federal is only available for purchase to federal and military professionals or AEC firms with current federal or military contracts that specify the use of 4Clicks for Federal, 4Clicks or e4Clicks. -
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eTakeoff
eTakeoff
eTakeoff Dimension is a complete electronic viewer and PDF takeoff software solution for estimators across all construction disciplines. Basic is a free viewing, printing and takeoff tool. Its purpose is two-fold. First, it’s an excellent introduction to eTakeoff and provides simple measurement capabilities on its own. If you aren’t an estimator or only have simple takeoff needs, then Basic may be all you need. However, Basic is actually a powerful complement to our Advanced and Premier products. Basic is perfect as a free add-on for everyone else in your office who needs to view or print plans. eTakeoff combines the power of Togal.AI with SnapAI, our patented AI technology that enhances eTakeoff Dimension Premier with inherent AI capabilities. SnapAI enables point, logical line, and polyline selection, cutting electronic takeoff time in half by allowing an estimator to instantly grab corner points or entire line measurements instead of having to click on each end of the line. -
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Appia
Info Tech
Municipalities and engineering firms nationwide use the Appia service to streamline construction contract management, create a collaborative environment for project stakeholders, and transform data into valuable information. Developed over decades of working with more than 40 state DOTs, Appia has standardized and automated the construction process. Effortlessly maintain accurate project records in an easily accessible audit trail. Appia’s modern interface is based on decades of user feedback, and includes some of the most intuitive features in the industry. Rapidly generate pay estimates with streamlined fund tracking. Resolve disputes quickly with clear record-keeping. Manage complex funding with fund source administration. Cut down on time and travel for supervisors, auditors and inspectors. -
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Craftsman Data Licensing
Craftsman Book
Insurance, appraisal, estimating and other construction industry software developers looking for a cost data source will find Craftsman's licensing fees fair and affordable. Craftsman Book Company has been a trusted construction cost authority for over 60 years. Put that credibility to work for you! Insurance, appraisal, estimating and other construction industry software developers looking for a cost data source will find Craftsman's licensing fees fair and affordable. Originally developed over 60 years ago in a partnership between a general contractor and an insurance company owner. It has been improved by diligent updating and contains 30,000 cost estimates. Originally the database of a large insurance company, this database of 6,000 repair and remodeling costs is updated yearly by an insurance appraiser with over 30-years experience. It has been in use for over 30 years.Starting Price: $78.50/one-time -
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EZ Construction Estimator
Weller Systems
As its name implies, EZ Construction Estimator creates estimates for building contractors, easily. Using the software's simple drag & drop interface, build accurate estimates in just a few mouse clicks. Whether you’re a general contractor, roofer, painting contractor or remodeling expert, EZ Construction Estimator will provide you with the tools you need to assure that your estimates will be profitable and accurate. EZ Construction Estimator is installed with a database of over 2000 Components and Assemblies. Build your own Components and Assemblies to supplement those installed. Attach pictures, blueprints, etc. to Estimates and print pictures on reports. Automatically calculates floor area, wall areas and wall lengths. Over a dozen reports installed with the software including Scope of Work and several Contract types. EZ Report Tool creates custom reports to supplement those installed with the software.Starting Price: $150 one-time payment -
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Takeoff Live
Takeoff Live
Takeoff Live is the most elegantly simple, affordable digital takeoff software on the market today. No digitizer or plan prints needed... you can even use a picture of your plans from your digital camera! Even if you've never used a computer before, you can use Takeoff Live. You can calculate square footage, lineal footage, and even volumes in seconds with a simple point and click. The software is intuitive, and still provides the power and flexibility you need. Go ahead, use the software for 14 days free...and of course, don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Takeoff Live is the paperless way to make your job fast, simple and hassle free. Figuring how much of any material is needed can now be done faster than ever. No matter what your trade: concrete, framing, drywall, flooring, decking, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, asphalt paving, lumber, carpet, masonry, roofing, tile, piping, etc.Starting Price: $249 one-time payment -
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Carlson Takeoff
Carlson Software
Carlson Takeoff is a cut/fill volumes and data prep (for layout or machine control) program that can estimate jobs using paper plan digitizing, PDFs, or electronic CAD files. Carlson Takeoff is available in two configurations: Takeoff OEM and Takeoff Suite. Takeoff OEM includes an AutoCAD® engine built-in and has all of the same ingredients as the Takeoff Suite, which works on AutoCAD® sold separately, or with IntelliCAD® built-in. The Takeoff Suite is comprised of the modules Carlson CADnet, Carlson Trench, and Carlson GeoTech combined with Carlson Construction. All are fully integrated with Carlson Civil and Hydrology to meet the variety of customers’ needs. Carlson Takeoff is the only estimating software built on either the AutoCAD or IntelliCAD engine. Working in the DWG environment natively gives Carlson Takeoff users a distinct “CAD Advantage” when estimating from an Engineer’s electronic files.Starting Price: $9000 -
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BidBuilder
Digital Canal
Accurate estimating is the key to your financial success and investing in BidBuilder pays off in time saved, relationships preserved, and profit earned. Profit & Management, BidBuilder will also show you where you made money on a project, where you could have made more and where you didn’t make any profit so you can adjust accordingly and better manage your desired profit. BidBuilder is state of the art professional estimating software for builders and remodelers. With only a 2 hour learning curve and video help at your fingertips, it is extremely easy to learn. It contains a pre-loaded residential database of thousands of popular items and assemblies. The database contains material and labor pricing and is easily expanded and customized. With 50 pre-designed reports and a custom proposal creator you’re ready to win a project almost immediately. A direct link to QuickBooks is also available as is Craftsman’s regional pricing by zip code. -
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Construction Partner
Construction Partner
Construction Partner is software that is easy-to-implement, easy-to-use and flexible enough to meet the needs of every construction business. No matter if Industrial, Commercial, Public or Residential work. Our Entire Suite of Software Solutions - When you purchase Construction Partner, not only do you get the core Construction Accounting and Job Costing modules, you also get Purchasing, Inventory, Equipment Management – and even Estimating. Whether you have one or more companies to manage, Construction Partner streamlines your accounting processes. Easily consolidate financial data and simplify management by leveraging Construction Partner’s multi-company capabilities. -
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Simsol Software
Simultaneous Solutions
Discover why thousands of insurance adjusters and contractors chose our affordable, easiest-to-use Estimating Software for Property Repair and Claims Processing Solutions. Generate estimates, sketches, digital images, reports, and insurance forms with minimal training. Never pay for a technical support call again. Our friendly and knowledgeable support reps are ready to assist you. Simsol provides the most competitive rates in the industry, especially when you sign up for a year. ClaimsWire is a web-based solution for the electronic assignment, tracking, and exchange of property claim data designed for insurance companies. It integrates seamlessly with Simsol, and supports all property estimating platforms. It offers powerful management and review tools, built-in accounting, and much more. -
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HomeTech
HomeTech Information Systems
HomeTech ADVANTAGE is an advanced unit cost estimating software that can produce quick, precise estimates, ready to present to your customer. You will have access to the most current pricing for building materials and labor in your local area, helping to ensure the estimates are as accurate as possible. Only HomeTech Publishing offers a database this comprehensive. This software is simple to use and integrates into your professional building/ remodeling company with ease. For 50 years HomeTech has provided contractors with the most reliable pricing data available. All data is local area specific, by zip code, and is not a national averaging model like other programs use. Our research staff contacts hundreds of your local suppliers to give pin-point accuracy in material costs. We track labor costs for over 250 different areas of the U.S. and Canada so your rates will be competitive with other successful remodelers in your area.Starting Price: $214 per year -
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BuildStar
BuildStar Technologies
Our services allow you to manage more jobs and increase sales by having accessible online information to improve your client confidence and trust. We work with you and your team to get you set up and ensure you get the most from our tools. We’ll schedule one-on-one training customized for your business. Keep and access all your documents and photos with our unlimited bandwidth at no extra cost. We constantly monitor our servers to ensure your data is safe and always accessible to you. Our services allow you to manage more jobs and increase sales by having accessible online information to improve your client confidence and trust. Access your entire construction project documentation, reports, and details, either printed or online. Complete your jobs on time with our scheduling software that is automatically generated and easily modified online. Increase client confidence by using our online service to document change requests, cost information, and change order approvals.Starting Price: $29.95 per month -
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RIB costX
RIB Software
RIB costX® is used by many different quantity surveying, commercial/residential construction and subcontracting firms around the world because of its superior electronic takeoff capabilities and integrated workbooks. Some of the main features of RIB costX® include: • Measuring counts, lengths and areas with a single click • Support for scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, as well as 3D BIM models • Ability to compare drawings and highlight the changes to identify drawing variations • Live-linked, multi-level workbooks • Ability to hide or show different drawing layers depending on user preference • Ability to create unlimited rate libraries • Subcontractor comparison/Bid Day Tool for recording quotes and pricing -
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Trimble Accubid Classic
Trimble MEP
Trimble Accubid Classic is the original full featured electrical estimating solution that facilitates the complete construction workflow, from estimating to purchasing, project management and billing. Trimble Accubid Classic is your complete electrical estimating solution. Trimble® Accubid® Classic is the original full-featured electrical estimating solution that facilitates the complete construction workflow, from estimating to purchasing, project management, and billing. Labor units, labor factoring, labor tracking and cost codes are built right into the program. Easily catch potential errors, view subtotals across breakdowns in any order so you can quickly catch potential errors. Easily create custom, project-specific assemblies on-the-fly for any size project. Quickly compare components of the estimate with our instant bid summary. Use Accubid Classic with LiveCount to bid more work with a high degree of accuracy. -
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EZcontractPro
EZcontractPRO.com
Design proposals that make sense to your average prospective client. Organized by sections and categories, your proposal will read like a story line for their project. Most clients need assistance in choosing the fixtures for their project. Allowance Items give you a space to provide your client a solid estimate. Not all proposals are signed on the first try. The addendum feature allows you to revise an estimate and clearly show the changes in contrast to the original estimate. Once the project is awarded, there's always a chance that you'll be making adjustments. Change Orders allow you to track additional work and provide a contract in writing for you and your client. Most projects will require some type of payment structure. Using the payment terms form, you can create, edit, and save payment terms for every project. Find yourself selling similar jobs? Templates can speed up the estimate writing. The options are endless!Starting Price: $19.99 per month -
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Fohlio
Fohlio
Fohlio is a powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use FF&E specification software for interior designers and architects. Our interior design software, construction management software, construction estimating software — design-build all-in-one — is best in class, drastically cuts down on construction errors, and saves thousands of dollars’ worth of man hours. Instantly extract product information from any website using our lightweight web clipper: no dragging and dropping, just a few clicks and your information is saved to your FF&E schedule. Build your product library every time you specify an item, and make it easily available to your entire firm. Standardization becomes easier, and so is staying on-brand and building knowledge. Besides organizing FFE schedules, you can also create a mood board (or two, or however many you want), ask vendors for quotes, and compare prices, all in one dashboard. Switch views to organize your products by floor, room, item type, or supplier.Starting Price: $99/month/user
