Accubid Enterprise Estimating Software

Accubid's mechanical estimating software has one of the largest mechanical databases available on the market. Their industrial database has over 600,000 items and pre-built assemblies. This includes materials such as industrial valves and special metals, along with labor costs for both field and shop labor.

Accubid offers cost estimating and digital takeoff in their mechanical software package. The estimating system can be purchased by itself, but the takeoff application must be purchased together with cost estimating. Key features in the estimating software include conceptual estimates, a proposal generator, and "what-if" analysis. The takeoff system offers 2D takeoff, automatic scaling, and digitizer integration. A new feature worth mentioning is their Fabrication Shop Calculator. This allows contractors to determine costs of both external and internal fabrication.

Accubid offers several versions of its mechanical estimating system, including one for heavy industrial contractors, two for commercial and light industrial contractors, and one for commercial plumbing contractors. All four are designed for companies generating over $1 million in revenue annually. We should also note that Accubid is designed for piping and plumbing contractors. It does not offer templates for sheet metal work and as a result is typically not a fit for HVAC-only contractors.