Contractor Cost Estimating & Takeoff Programs

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There are many systems available to measure plans, calculate quantities and build detailed estimates. Every division is unique, so identifying the right cost estimating, onscreen takeoff and digitizer systems is critical. We’ve researched all the options…so you don’t have to. Our expertise and our reviews of software systems for commercial, industrial and residential work allow us to match buyers with the right systems based on their industry, size and unique requirements. Request demonstrations and pricing for the systems profiled below or call us for a free consultation.


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Accubid’s electrical and mechanical estimating software solutions are intuitive, easy-to-use products that help you produce accurate and detailed estimates quickly and easily, manage contract variations, and efficiently monitor your service business day-to-day. Designed by contractors for contractors, Accubid programs work the way y... more
BID2WIN is designed to manage the entire estimating and bidding process. Targeted at Heavy/Highway contracting companies, BID2WIN is driven by a Microsoft SQL Server database and can sustain 1 to 1000+ simultaneous users working on all sizes of estimates without any loss in performance. Over 5,000 construction professionals worldwide use ... more
Designed for all sizes of general contractors and subcontractors, Bid4Build construction estimating software generates bids, cost estimates and reports, quickly and accurately so you can win the work and build your customer base. Bid4Build is well suited for all types of residential construction, insurance estimating, home remodeling proj... more
BuilderHelper is the internet's first comprehensive, completely web-based construction management software. BuilderHelper is designed for General Contractors who build between 20 and 500 homes per year, but also provides free access to all trade contractors in an effort to build the web's first web-community for builders. BuilderHelper ... more
Clear Estimates is an easy-to-use program that allows you to quickly determine a project's cost in a variety of fashions and produce several types of reports and proposals. The database was crafted by RemodelMAX, Inc. to suit the specific needs of remodeling contractors, though it is completely customizable and can be tailored to work for... more
ConEst Software Systems is a leading provider of estimating, design build, project management and billing software for electrical, data cabling and low voltage contractors. With more than 5,000 users throughout the US, Canada and Australia, the company's flagship estimating software, IntelliBid, delivers a comprehensive, industry-smart d... more
Contractor's Office is a complete, integrated Construction Management System that gives Construction businesses the capability to enter data only once and have it impact all the portions of your business system. Contractor’s Office was designed to address he needs of custom and spec builders under 10 homes /year, remodeling contract... more
Contractors Software Group is one of the leading providers of construction management solutions designed specifically for builders, contractors and remodelers. We have been helping construction businesses nationwide for over 25 years increase their profitability and productivity. We offer fully integrated solutions for estimating, job acc... more
Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) estimating software by Vision InfoSoft helps you bid more jobs, faster, with greater confidence, and with seamless network collaboration using SQL estimating technology. EBM was created to handle bidding on small to medium electrical jobs but has the power to handle multi-million dollar jobs. The bottom line ... more
ROCTEK International’s eWinEx Pro™ is an on-screen excavation takeoff software that is easy to use, high performance, and cost effective.  From smaller contractors to high-volume general contractors and excavation contractors, eWinEx Pro™ has proven to benefit all by allowing takeoffs from digital files such as PDF,... more
HCSS provides cost estimating and service management software for contractors in the infrastructure and heavy construction industries. HeavyBid helps contractors of all sizes improve the preconstruction process through its extensive features such as bid management and job costing. HeavyJob is complete job tracking software that transfor... more
HomeFront’s HomeBuilder Management Tool Kit™ is state-of-the-art construction management software that increases revenue and reduces costs for home builders.  HomeFront’s Tool Kit is made up of four main products:  ProfitBuilder, PrecisionBuilder, QualityBuilder and three Builder Web Portals.   HomeFr... more
Our Logistics software is designed to improve your business by automating and expediting every step involved in a job - from estimating and purchasing to billing and project management.  Logistics gives you complete control over your projects from start to finish. We give you all the benefits of integrated business systems without ch... more
Maxwell Systems Quest Takeoff Quest Takeoff™ is a program that will keep you at the forefront of construction software technology. With it you can complete a digital takeoff of any structure shown on a set of blueprints, all without actually using paper blueprints. Key Benefits •    Exclusive digital takeof... more
For nearly 30 years, McCormick Systems has continued to be the Nation’s Leader in Estimating, CAD and Time and Material billing software.  Founded by an electrical contractor, McCormick emphasizes in its products and services the #1 desire of contractors – productivity.  McCormick covers all aspects of the Electrical... more
PlanSwift is an on-screen digitizer and takeoff software that makes creating takeoffs and estimates easier than ever before. As you click points on the screen to calculate digitized values, the software can automatically calculate material and labor costs. more
Plumbing Bid Manager (PBM) estimating software helps you bid more jobs, faster, with greater confidence, and with seamless network collaboration. PBM was created to handle bidding on small to medium plumbing jobs but has the power to handle multi-million dollar jobs. The bottom line is… you will win more bids with Plumbing Bid Mana... more
Blueprint measuring software for both paper and digital plans. Ideal for any contractor who must generate quantity takeoffs from a set of blueprints. General takeoff for all trades and civil takeoff for site, trench and road excavation. In business for over 19 years with over 3000 customers worldwide. First company to offer embedded ta... more
Sage Timberline Office is a complete suite of accounting and estimating software for the construction and real estate industries and is backed by more than 30 years of proven dependability, and award winning support. The suite's full range of applications are able to accommodate the building lifecycle, from concept and estimate, to constr... more
SharpeSoft is the developer of the SharpeSoft Estimator estimating software, Field Reporter project management software, and Resource Manager dispatching software. The SharpeSoft Estimator's intuitive operation makes it the easiest estimating program to learn and use. SharpeSoft's Field Reporter utilizes the original bid as a budget for... more
WenDuct and WenPipe mechanical estimating software is desiged for commercial HVAC, industrial sheet metal, piping and plumbing projects. Built on twenty years of mechanical labor studies and methodology, WenDuct and WenPipe use a real-time, 32-bit database for fast takeoff and comprehensive labor and material pricing. Wendes Software is ... more
Since 1986, Xactware has provided products and pricing data that is now used by over 100,000 users in the United States and Canada.  XactRemodel 2.0 is a full featured estimating software that enables users to quickly generate professional reports in various formats, such as customer proposals, internal work orders, material componen... more
BuildSoft is a complete home builder software package that combines accounting, project management, estimating and job cost in one integrated product. BuildSoft is ideal for residential home builders and remodelers that complete 1 to 50 homes per year and are looking to upgrade from using a generic accounting system or spread sheets to ma... more
CMiC Software is a full ERP application designed for the Construction Industry. This product is applicable for all stakeholders in the Construction industry including - General Contractors/Construction Managers, Specialty Contractors and Project Owners. CMiC has a significant market share in this industry - including a 25% market share in... more
We offer contractors a suite of business software modules which integrate for complete business solutions according to their specific needs. Our software and services are developed strictly for electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors: from 1-man shops to 100-man shops! Estimating, project management, T&M job cost and billing, acco... more
CompuTool | enhanced is an online suite of business applications and processes built exclusively for home remodeling companies that want to grow more efficiently and profitably. As a fully integrated solution our applications include CRM and sales scheduling, estimating and production (tracking and scheduling) as well as project manage... more
Construction Partner is fully integrated accounting, job management and estimating software that simplifies complex processes and automates repetitive tasks. With its flexible, user-friendly design, Construction Partner is built for public works/prevailing wage, industrial, commercial and residential contractors of all sizes and specialti... more
Foundation Software is recognized as a leading developer of construction job cost accounting software specifically designed for labor and equipment-intensive contractors. The program, called FOUNDATION for Windows (FOUNDATION), has received numerous industry awards and accolades, including the prestigious "Best of, Editor's Choice Aw... more
Pharaoh has focused on providing quality and cost effective software products and services for homebuilders for 20 years. Our IBSWIN software provides sales tracking/reporting, options ordering, purchasing, bidding and contract creation, construction scheduling, and customer service. Our latest Webview product provides secured Web-based a... more
Maxwell Systems™ American Contractor™ is a feature-rich business management software solution for the construction industry. American Contractor’s versatility makes it the right fit for any size construction or service business. Robust estimating capabilities--from digital takeoff through invoice creation--help contracto... more
Sage Master Builder is an integrated construction management system that connects estimating, production/project management, accounting, and analysis/reporting. Designed for companies that are outgrowing entry-level software, Master Builder will help you effectively manage your construction business. With assembly-based estimating, constr... more
BuildTopia is a web-based builder management application. BuildTopia is targeted at production and semi-custom builders in the single family, multi-family and condominium market segments. BuildTopia functionality includes lead, prospect, homebuyer and homeowner management, bidding and contracting, document management, on demand reporting,... more
From dirt to defects, BuilderMT’s Workflow Management Suite (WMS) is a suite of products that manages all the day to day operations of your home building organization. For large and medium-size home builders in the $250 billion home building industry, BuilderMT provides highly customizable building process management software that w... more
ComputerEase is a fully integrated Construction Management Software that contains totally unique and powerful construction management tools within modules for Job Costing, Project Management, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Inventory, Equipment Costing, Service Management, and FieldEase (remote ... more
Now a Timberline Office development partner, eBid Systems has been providing on-demand systems for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to large and small businesses since 1999. eBid eXchange (Winter 2007 Edition), is the scalable, flexible, affordable and easy-to-use SRM solution for organizations of all sizes. eBid eXchange customers ... more
JOBPOWER is a completely integrated construction accounting software solution emphasizing job cost management. Designed with powerful features that contractors need such as job cost, AIA billing, retainage tracking, certified payroll and comprehensive, flexible job management reports. JOBPOWER is tailored specifically to the building an... more
Jonas is a fully integrated construction and service management solution that will help you build and better manage your business.  Jonas software is currently employed at 1,000 mechanical, electrical, excavation and other contractors with revenue ranging from $5 million to over $100 million.  Jonas is a modular solution with ov... more
Spectrum™ Construction Software by Dexter + Chaney is comprised of 28 fully-integrated modules that provide a broad range of functions to enable contractors to better manage their complex businesses. This construction management software serves the needs of operations, finance and senior management in all construction industry types... more
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