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Commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors looking for a mechanical software solution
About AutoBid Mechanical
Accuracy and speed are just a few reasons why Trimble® AutoBid® Mechanical is the leading software designed specifically for commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors. Specification-driven takeoffs speed up the takeoff process. Leverage the pre-built database of over 100,000 items and pre-built assemblies you access with the click of a button. Autofitting generation is the heart of fast takeoff. Our patented approach is the fastest. Your subscription includes Trimble’s market-leading AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, integrated OnScreen View graphical takeoff, Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER material and labor pricing, submittal management and Trimble Connect collaboration tools. Plus, you get an exclusive preview of Trimble Estimation MEP Pro web-based estimating software. The AutoBid Estimating Essentials subscription makes it even easier to get access to Trimble’s market-leading mechanical, piping and sheet metal estimating.
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Trimble
Founded: 2013
United States
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AutoBid Mechanical Frequently Asked Questions
AutoBid Mechanical Product Features
Plumbing Estimating
Change Orders
Commercial / Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Fitting Management
Prebuilt Assembly
Takeoff
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Overhead Costs Estimating
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