# Best Construction Estimating Software - Page 7

*By [Neya Kumaresan](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/neya-kumaresan)*


Construction estimating software is a job costing solution designed for builders, contractors, and construction businesses of any trade. [Construction estimating software](https://learn.g2.com/best-construction-estimating-software) reduces errors and accounts for industry standards and updated information. With construction estimating software, construction professionals can efficiently track costs and manage the budget of a job both before and during the lifecycle of a project. Construction estimating software does overlap in proposal creation and cost comparison functionalities with [bid management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management). However, functionalities of bid management software end at the management of bids and tenders whereas construction estimating software continues the takeoff and cost management process.

Construction estimating tools are essential to construction companies and contractors landing business. Generally, standalone construction estimating software interfaces well with [construction project management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management) and [construction accounting software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-accounting). Some construction estimating solutions are designed to meet the needs of specific industries (such as mechanical HVAC, utility) and some are flexible enough to be used across trade specialties.

Products in the construction estimating category can be tailored to one or more of the following specialties: mechanical estimating, electrical estimating, plumbing estimating, HVAC estimating, or framing estimating. Mechanical estimating solutions cater to mechanical contractors, who work in the field of heating or cooling systems, refrigeration, piping, plumbing, etc. Electrical estimating solutions cater to electrical contractors. Plumbing estimating solutions cater to plumbing contractors. HVAC estimating solutions cater to HVAC contractors. Framing estimating solutions cater to framing contractors, who work in the field of housing, foundational construction, or both.

To qualify for inclusion in the Construction Estimating category, a product must:

- Generate accurate estimates, bill of quantities (BoQs), or takeoffs for potential construction projects
- Digitize quantities
- Generate or offer templates for bids, proposals, cost reports, or other types of project cost documentation
- Facilitate markups of line items, proposals, and customer or jobsite information
- Offer or provide access to cost databases





## Top Construction Estimating Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (5,199 reviews) | BIM-connected takeoff and preconstruction estimating | "[Autodesk Forma: A Reliable Single Source of Truth with Seamless Browser Performance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud-review-13072333)" |
| 2 | [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (4,154 reviews) | Preconstruction-to-closeout estimating with unified project financials | "[Procore Keeps Everything Organized from Bidding to Closeout](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/procore-review-12853904)" |
| 3 | [HCSS](https://www.g2.com/products/hcss/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (257 reviews) | Heavy-civil bid-to-field cost tracking | "[Sargent Project Accounting Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/hcss-review-13068451)" |
| 4 | [Handoff](https://www.g2.com/products/handoff/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (115 reviews) | AI-driven construction estimating with real-world pricing | "[This app has been the game changer! ](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/handoff-review-11737260)" |
| 5 | [STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (75 reviews) | Cloud-based material takeoffs with team collaboration | "[Easy-to-Use Takeoff Tools and Real-Time Estimating That Streamline Work](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stack-takeoff-estimate-review-13071812)" |
| 6 | [Methvin](https://www.g2.com/products/methvin/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (105 reviews) | First-principles estimating with integrated tender workflows | "[Precision Estimating Meets Practical Project Control](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/methvin-review-12935598)" |
| 7 | [Houzz Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/houzz-pro/reviews) | 4.0/5.0 (47 reviews) | Estimating-to-invoice workflows with 3D design | "[Professional Invoices and Strong Purchasing & Procurement Tracking](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/houzz-pro-review-13088207)" |
| 8 | [Togal.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/togal-ai/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (60 reviews) | AI-automated construction takeoffs and spec search | "[Fast and Easy to Use](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/togal-ai-review-12975995)" |
| 9 | [UDA ConstructionOnline](https://www.g2.com/products/uda-constructiononline/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (67 reviews) | Cradle-to-grave estimating with QuickBooks integration | "[UDA Construction Online Keeps the Entire Construction Workflow in One Place](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/uda-constructiononline-review-12910015)" |
| 10 | [JobTread](https://www.g2.com/products/jobtread/reviews) | 5.0/5.0 (88 reviews) | Nested budget-to-job-costing with QBO sync | "[Simple, Streamlined, and Easy to Work With](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jobtread-review-13056042)" |


## G2 Grid® for Construction Estimating Software
![G2 Grid® for Construction Estimating Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=34336&focus%5B%5D=9508&focus%5B%5D=9465&focus%5B%5D=1366573&focus%5B%5D=19837&focus%5B%5D=9349&focus%5B%5D=123424&focus%5B%5D=1352527)
Highlighted products: Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud), Procore, HCSS, Handoff, STACK Takeoff & Estimate, Methvin, Houzz Pro, and Togal.AI.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud&focus%5B%5D=procore&focus%5B%5D=hcss&focus%5B%5D=handoff&focus%5B%5D=stack-takeoff-estimate&focus%5B%5D=methvin&focus%5B%5D=houzz-pro&focus%5B%5D=togal-ai)


## How Many Construction Estimating Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 284

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.31/5 (↑0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: Houzz Pro (+1.16%) - Among all products in this category, Houzz Pro recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 10, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Construction Estimating Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 12,500+ Authentic Reviews
- 284+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which Construction Estimating Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Methvin](https://www.g2.com/products/methvin/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [JobTread](https://www.g2.com/products/jobtread/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Handoff](https://www.g2.com/products/handoff/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews)


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## What Are the Top-Rated Construction Estimating Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [build.works](https://www.g2.com/products/build-works/reviews)
build.works is a BIM model information based business management software (SaaS) for manufacturing, prefabrication of building elements and on-site construction. build.works offers solutions for end-to-end integrated business processes for the construction industry by partnering with industry leading softwares like Autodesk Construction Cloud, SAP, Microsoft, etc. Website: https://build.works/



**Who Is the Company Behind build.works?**

- **Seller:** [build.works](https://www.g2.com/sellers/build-works)
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Tallinn, EE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildworks/ (32 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 2. [CADESTIMATOR](https://www.g2.com/products/cadestimator/reviews)
CADEST is an estimating software that allows you to manage blueprints from your computer and manage accuracy of your takeoff material, estimates and bids.



**Who Is the Company Behind CADESTIMATOR?**

- **Seller:** [Digital Property](https://www.g2.com/sellers/digital-property)
- **HQ Location:** Warwick, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-property (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 3. [calcufloor](https://www.g2.com/products/calcufloor/reviews)
Calcufloor is a flooring layout planner that calculates exact plank and tile counts from a simulated physical layout. It supports any room shape, previews cuts, and helps installers avoid slivers, balance rows, and order materials based on real layout outcomes instead of area-based estimates.



**Who Is the Company Behind calcufloor?**

- **Seller:** [calcufloor](https://www.g2.com/sellers/calcufloor)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 4. [canibuild](https://www.g2.com/products/canibuild-canibuild/reviews)
At canibuild, we empower builders, contractors, and developers to transform their sales and preconstruction processes. Our platform leverages advanced technology to provide instant site feasibility, 3D design visualization, and accurate quoting tools—all in real-time. With canibuild, you can turn complex projects into straightforward plans, saving time and driving growth. Trusted by industry leaders across ANZ, the United States, and beyond, canibuild is reshaping how pools, homes, ADUs, sheds, and granny flats are planned and built. Whether you're a pool installer, home builder, or garage specialist, our tools streamline your workflow, enhance client engagement, and boost sales conversions.



**Who Is the Company Behind canibuild?**

- **Seller:** [canibuild](https://www.g2.com/sellers/canibuild-a9fd0b91-8fca-4004-b073-c0c2660bed3f)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Barangaroo, AU
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/canibuild (90 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 5. [Causeway CATO](https://www.g2.com/products/causeway-cato/reviews)
From feasibility estimating to cost planning, BIM take off and life cycle costing, Causeway's integrated cost management platform provides a single solution to meet the needs of major cost consultants and smaller practices across the globe.



**Who Is the Company Behind Causeway CATO?**

- **Seller:** [Causeway Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/causeway-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Gerrards Cross, England, United Kingdom
- **Twitter:** @CausewayTech (1,906 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/causeway-technologies (530 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 6. [CBD2 Estimating](https://www.g2.com/products/cbd2-estimating/reviews)
CBD2 Estimating is a management tool for controlling construction costs that is integrated with cost-to-complete accounting system and designed to automatically calculate lumber, roof, sheetrock and more items with manageable input.



**Who Is the Company Behind CBD2 Estimating?**

- **Seller:** [Comprotex](https://www.g2.com/sellers/comprotex)
- **Year Founded:** 1995
- **HQ Location:** United States
- **Twitter:** @comprotexsi (148 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/comprotex-web-development (2 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 7. [Chetu construction Cost Estimation Software](https://www.g2.com/products/chetu-construction-cost-estimation-software/reviews)
With Construction Cost Estimation Software Services, our industry experienced developers build platforms that will save you time and money by eliminating manual completed takeoffs, provide easy-to-use interface for faster operation, integrate cloud-based capabilities for easier access.



**Who Is the Company Behind Chetu construction Cost Estimation Software?**

- **Seller:** [Chetu](https://www.g2.com/sellers/chetu-0d1694c2-f3cc-4590-a181-383d21932f7c)
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Sunrise, Florida
- **Twitter:** @ChetuInc (3,618 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/chetu-inc-/ (2,984 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 8. [Cleopatra Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/cost-engineering-consultancy-cleopatra-enterprise/reviews)
Cleopatra Enterprise offers the integrated project cost management solution through the entire project life cycle to help people and organizations improve project performance, maximize capital investments and stay ahead of the competition. Over 20 years, Cleopatra Enterprise has enabled more than 500 industry-leading companies in 75 countries to control large technical projects and improve their project performance. Cleopatra Enterprise offers an integrated approach through the entire project life cycle in one system by including different disciplines within project controls: cost estimating, scheduling, cost management, and benchmarking. It is developed by cost engineers and designed to support the highly regarded AACE International's Total Cost Management approach. Cleopatra Enterprise serves the process industry and used by Owners, Contractors and EPC firms. Using the state of the art technology, Cleopatra Enterprise allows you to work faster and more accurate at the same time. Through the extensive interfacing possibilities of Cleopatra Enterprise, you can import and export to different software solutions, such as Excel and Primavera, with ease. The combination of powerful tools and cloud-based technology allows you to apply the ‘anywhere anytime’ strategy.



**Who Is the Company Behind Cleopatra Enterprise?**

- **Seller:** [Cost Engineering Consultancy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cost-engineering-consultancy)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Zwijndrecht, NL
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleopatraenterprise/ (138 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 9. [CMSContractor](https://www.g2.com/products/cmscontractor/reviews)
Estimating and tender appraisal software with price-lists and libraries, a detailed listing of mark-up adjustments and schedules.



**Who Is the Company Behind CMSContractor?**

- **Seller:** [Construction Management Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/construction-management-software)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 10. [Construction Estimator](https://www.g2.com/products/construction-estimator/reviews)
AI-powered construction cost estimator for contractors and remodelers. Upload a photo or use project calculators to get instant, localized cost estimates for kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, decks, siding, flooring, painting, and room additions. Cost data for 400+ US regions. Free basic estimates, pro plans from $49/month for unlimited detailed estimates, branded PDF proposals, and material shopping lists.



**Who Is the Company Behind Construction Estimator?**

- **Seller:** [Construction Estimator](https://www.g2.com/sellers/construction-estimator)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 11. [Contractor AI](https://www.g2.com/products/contractor-ai/reviews)
Contractor AI is an all-in-one business management platform that helps contractors generate professional estimates in 60 seconds. Features include 20+ trade-specific calculators, automated pricing, invoicing, CRM, profit tracking, and a mobile app. Plans start at $24.99/month with a 7-day free trial.



**Who Is the Company Behind Contractor AI?**

- **Seller:** [Contractor AI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/contractor-ai)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 12. [Cordell Estimator Platinum](https://www.g2.com/products/cordell-estimator-platinum/reviews)
Cordell Estimator allows you to have control over your quoting and estimating with the ability to prepare estimates and manage time, to help you get back on site and on the job.



**Who Is the Company Behind Cordell Estimator Platinum?**

- **Seller:** [RP Data Pty Ltd t/a CoreLogic Asia Pacific](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rp-data-pty-ltd-t-a-corelogic-asia-pacific)
- **Year Founded:** 1987
- **HQ Location:** Sydney, AU
- **Twitter:** @Cordellinfo (1,015 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/corelogicaustralia/ (485 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 13. [Cost Estimator](https://www.g2.com/products/cost-estimator/reviews)
Cost Estimator's software is a comprehensive tool designed to simplify and automate the process of construction cost estimation. It features an extensive library of over 9,500 regularly updated rates for materials, labor, and equipment, ensuring that your estimates are grounded in real-time market data. The software supports both manual input and data-driven calculations, allowing users to either build estimates from scratch or modify pre-existing templates based on the specific needs of their project.



**Who Is the Company Behind Cost Estimator?**

- **Seller:** [Cost Estimator](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cost-estimator)
- **HQ Location:** Alderley Edge, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/costestimator (5 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 14. [Costimator](https://www.g2.com/products/costimator/reviews)
Cost Estimating Solutions For Manufacturers



**Who Is the Company Behind Costimator?**

- **Seller:** [MTI Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mti-systems)
- **Year Founded:** 1982
- **HQ Location:** West Springfield, US
- **Twitter:** @Costimator (622 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/mti-systems-inc. (9 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 15. [CostMiner](https://www.g2.com/products/costminer/reviews)
CostMiner is a simple-to-use yet powerful construction estimating software that runs in the Cloud and can be accessed form anywhere as long as there is an Internet connection. With its on-screen takeoff, customisable job and report templates, simple and composite user-defined rates and clever estimating engine, it takes a few clicks on a PDF or CAD drawing to complete in a short time an estimate for a typical construction project and generate a proposal for the client.



**Who Is the Company Behind CostMiner?**

- **Seller:** [CostMiner](https://www.g2.com/sellers/costminer)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @CostMiner (6 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 16. [Costryx](https://www.g2.com/products/costryx/reviews)
Costryx is construction estimating software built specifically for subcontractors and trade contractors who want a faster, cleaner, and more organized way to create estimates. Instead of relying on messy spreadsheets, old templates, or scattered files, Costryx helps subcontractors build professional estimates in one focused platform. Costryx is designed for specialty trades such as sheet metal, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, flooring, drywall, painting, concrete, and other subcontractor businesses that need to price work accurately and submit clear proposals. The software helps users organize bid details, enter labor and material costs, calculate markup, define scope of work, and create professional proposals for general contractors, builders, property owners, and customers. Unlike larger construction platforms built mainly for general contractors or full project management, Costryx focuses on the estimating process for subcontractors. It gives estimators, owners, and office teams a simple system to create consistent bids, reduce missed items, save estimate records, and better understand the true cost behind each project. Costryx is built for growing subcontractors who want to save time, improve accuracy, and look more professional when bidding work. The goal is to make construction estimating easier, more organized, and more reliable so subcontractors can bid more work with confidence.



**Who Is the Company Behind Costryx?**

- **Seller:** [Costryx](https://www.g2.com/sellers/costryx)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 17. [CountBricks.com](https://www.g2.com/products/countbricks-com/reviews)
CountBricks offers an AI-powered estimating software designed for the construction and trades industry. Their platform enables users to quickly create accurate estimates, quotes, invoices, and takeoffs from any device at any time. Aimed primarily at small builders and trades, CountBricks enhances productivity and accuracy in project estimating. With a commitment to improving the efficiency of construction estimation, it supports various industries such as plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.



**Who Is the Company Behind CountBricks.com?**

- **Seller:** [CountBricks.com](https://www.g2.com/sellers/countbricks-com)
- **Year Founded:** 2022
- **HQ Location:** Brisbane, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/countbricks-com/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 18. [CS2](https://www.g2.com/products/cs2/reviews)
Electrical estimating software that supports mobile invoicing for field service contractors.



**Who Is the Company Behind CS2?**

- **Seller:** [Contractor Success System](https://www.g2.com/sellers/contractor-success-system)
- **Year Founded:** 2010
- **HQ Location:** Leesburg, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractor-success-systems (2 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 19. [Dave](https://www.g2.com/products/dave/reviews)
Dave helps builders and contractors create estimates, send invoices, and track jobs—all in one easy-to-use tool.



**Who Is the Company Behind Dave?**

- **Seller:** [Dave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dave)
- **Year Founded:** 2024
- **HQ Location:** Vancouver, CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildwithdave (4 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 20. [DESTINI Estimator](https://www.g2.com/products/destini-estimator/reviews)
Construction estimating software with 2D and 3D takeoff, integrations with Autodesk's BIM 360, Procore, Togal, PowerBI, and Join platforms, fully customizable filtering, data shaping and analysis, and unlimited sort capabilities. Estimator allows you to spend more time on high-value activities like data analysis and trend spotting, improve communication with project owners, establish estimate templates, easily access cost history, and make more accurate predictions faster.



**Who Is the Company Behind DESTINI Estimator?**

- **Seller:** [Beck Technology](https://www.g2.com/sellers/beck-technology)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Dallas, Texas, United States
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/beck-technology (81 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of DESTINI Estimator?

**"[A true estimating software for your construction need](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/destini-estimator-review-4233004)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Architecture & Planning*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/destini-estimator-review-4233004)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About DESTINI Estimator?

- [What is DESTINI Estimator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-destini-estimator-used-for)

### 21. [DeviQuo](https://www.g2.com/products/deviquo/reviews)
DeviQuo is a webapp for Canadian contractors. Quotes, invoices, CRM, electronic approvals, and automatic reminders. All-in-one to manage contracts.



**Who Is the Company Behind DeviQuo?**

- **Seller:** [DeviQuo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/deviquo)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 22. [Digital Screen Estimating](https://www.g2.com/products/digital-screen-estimating/reviews)
Contractors are discovering the advantages of working with electronic plans. Eliminating the cost and time by using Digital Screen Takeoff.



**Who Is the Company Behind Digital Screen Estimating?**

- **Seller:** [Global Resource Solution Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/global-resource-solution-technologies)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 23. [Dirt Face Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/dirt-face-pro/reviews)
All-in-one fence estimating software and business management platform built for and by fence professionals. Create accurate quotes, design fences, manage jobs, schedule crews, and get paid — from one platform.



**Who Is the Company Behind Dirt Face Pro?**

- **Seller:** [Dirt Face](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dirt-face)
- **HQ Location:** Magrath, CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/dirtface-tech-inc/ (7 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 24. [Dougie by R360](https://www.g2.com/products/dougie-by-r360/reviews)
Dougie turns the photos your crews already take into a complete, importable ESX estimate with built out rooms, fully discovered line items, total quantities and completed for you, in minutes not days.



**Who Is the Company Behind Dougie by R360?**

- **Seller:** [Restoration360](https://www.g2.com/sellers/restoration360)
- **Year Founded:** 2026
- **HQ Location:** Philadelphia, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration360 (1 employees on LinkedIn®)






### 25. [Drawer AI](https://www.g2.com/products/drawer-ai/reviews)
Drawer AI is the intelligent takeoff solution built to make electrical estimators faster, more accurate, and more competitive. It takes on the mundane tasks, like device detection, branch routing, and wire sizing, so you can focus on strategy, not symbols and routing. With visual tools to optimize designs and confidently propose value engineering options, Drawer AI works like an assistant estimator that never misses a detail. Fast, Accurate, and Estimator-Ready Takeoffs: • Lighting fixture takeoff — Detects lighting fixtures and lighting control devices, summarizing them into a comprehensive quantity breakdown by type. • Power device takeoff — Detects electrical power devices, and equipment with a high level of accuracy and groups them by type for reliable takeoff results. • Automated tag linking — Automatically associates detected devices with tags to identify their corresponding features, panels and circuits. • Panel schedule parsing — Reads and extracts detailed panel schedule data — including panel schedule header data along with circuit poles, trips and loads— providing critical input for accurate voltage drop wire sizing. • Rapid processing — Transforms raw PDF drawings into structured, estimator-ready device data — in minutes, not hours. Automated Branch Routing: • Smart circuit grouping — Automatically creates homeruns by grouping nearby circuits based on spatial proximity and max conductor limits, reducing total runs while preserving code compliance. • AI route optimization — Simulates thousands of possible home run and branch run paths to determine the most efficient routing for each run. • Voltage drop calculations — Performs the complete wire sizing process, including voltage drop calculations for every circuit. Automated Stitching: • Multi-Sheet Layout Merging — Combines floors split into multiplle plans into a single, unified floor layout for accurate routing. Key Benefits • Save hours with automated takeoffs and routing — Cut processing time from hours to minutes using AI-powered detection and layout generation. • Improve accuracy, reduce manual errors — Ensure consistent, reliable counts and circuit layouts across every project. • Bid more with the same team — Increase estimating capacity without increasing headcount or hours. • Stay code-compliant by default — Built-in voltage drop calculations support NEC compliance for every circuit. Build faster. Bid smarter. Drawer AI helps you produce precise, professional bids — faster than ever.



**Who Is the Company Behind Drawer AI?**

- **Seller:** [Drawer AI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/drawer-ai)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Austin, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/drawer-ai (34 employees on LinkedIn®)







## What Is Construction Estimating Software?

[Construction Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-management)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Construction Estimating Software?

- [Bid Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management)
- [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management)
- [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff)


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## How Do You Choose the Right Construction Estimating Software?

### What You Should Know About Construction Estimating Software

### What is Construction Estimating Software?

Construction estimating software helps construction managers, contractors, and companies better calculate the total cost of a construction project. Interesting features of construction estimating software are its accuracy and automation with speed playing an important role in both. Before a contractor begins a construction project, they are required to submit a bid to their clients. The bid is made up of many elements, including estimating the cost of materials, predicting the number of manpower hours a project will take to complete, and comparing resources and labor costs with competitors. A construction project cannot begin without the draft of a cost estimate. The estimated cost may fluctuate when certain aspects of the project were not accounted for or were either overrepresented or underrepresented in the initial bid. The potential for human error is massive in construction projects, which increases the overall cost of the project.

Construction estimating software may either be purchased as a standalone product or bundled within a construction project management platform or construction ERP software. Construction estimating software provides users with tools that automate data entry, pulls the most up-to-date prices of materials and equipment, and identifies labor and overhead costs.

Key Benefits of Construction Estimating Software

- Helps draft accurate bids, aids contractors and construction professionals in moving away from time-consuming legacy tools, and instills more confidence in clients
- Provides users with tools that automate data entry and retrieval, ensuring accuracy and speed
- Reduces the potential for users to misattribute numbers or forget to double-check the availability of a materials
- Enables both the easy adjustment of estimates as well as instant takeoffs (generating a list of materials needed for a project)
- Tracks any deviations and alerts contractors and clients about changes to the final cost, helping contractors to stay close to the original estimate

### Why Use Construction Estimating Software?

Contractors and companies are enabled to bid on more projects and win more clients by utilizing construction estimating solutions. With this software, construction professionals spend less time on calculations and focus on cultivating productive client relationships and building financially sound construction projects. Such software helps reduce manual efforts, allowing users to concentrate on critical labor and project management. Construction estimating software is used in both the pre-construction (“pre-con") and operational stages of the construction project lifecycle. For example, when construction estimating software is used post bid as the project progresses, it keeps track of materials management and ongoing costs and also predicts any potential deviances to the initial estimate.

**Reporting —** Most, if not all, construction estimating software generates reports. Those reports range from straightforward estimates to historical project data to predictive business intelligence. Reports equip contractors with more proof of progress and support the need for increasing materials or labor. Additionally, some construction estimating solutions provide access to an industry database of materials and resources, which helps with initial estimate creations.

**Speed —** Construction estimating software automates the manual processes that contractors and project managers followed in the past to calculate all costs that a construction project incurs. Construction industry professionals have turned to spreadsheets to offset some of that manual effort, but even spreadsheets are prone to human error and do not necessarily reflect or enable data consolidation.

The most compelling reason to use construction estimating software is speed. Increasing estimation speed results in time saved, meaning increased efficiency and productivity. Speed assists in cutting down the number of hours spent on drafting up one or multiple estimates; it also enables users to minimize data duplication, ensure standardization and consistency across countless projects taking place simultaneously, and facilitates collaboration between project owners, project managers, and individual construction industry professionals.

**Process consistency —** Additionally, construction estimating software makes processes more consistent, improving the entire construction project lifecycle to help construction businesses scale in the future. With construction estimating software, project managers are enabled to better supervise project progress, delegate responsibilities throughout the entire project lifecycle, and effortlessly review the expenses accrued versus the resulting total profit.

### Who Uses Construction Estimating Software?

All types of stakeholders in the construction business use construction estimating software. For construction firms to not exceed budget and resources, they must pull historical project data in addition to analyzing the breadth of the current project via an estimate. While trade-specific estimating software does exist, most general or subcontractors find that the majority of construction estimating solutions fit their needs.

### Kinds of Construction Estimating Software

Two specific subsets of construction estimating software include takeoff and bid management. Standalone takeoff and bid management solutions make it easy for smaller construction firms and stakeholders to integrate them with existing solutions and frameworks. Similarly, many construction estimating solutions offer takeoff and bid management functionality within their platform to enable streamlined workflows.

**Takeoff —** Takeoff functionality automates the quantification of materials and resources vital to a construction project. Effective takeoff streamlines the entire bidding process and showcases granular costs that a construction project will incur.

**Bid management —** Bid management functionality simplifies and automates the manual process of creating and submitting bids, tenders, and proposals that are critical to construction companies for winning projects.

### Construction Estimating Software Features

Construction estimating software offers several critical features along with some “nice-to-have" features that are listed below.

**Real-time calculations —** Construction calculators automatically estimate or determine the costs of a construction project. Such calculators often have the ability to update costs as a project progresses.

**Adjustments to specific or overall bid estimates —** Construction estimating software provides the ability to monitor and update costs and track any alternate or substitute resources used during a project. This feature is helpful for progress tracking.

**Blueprint or computer-aided design (CAD) image import and export —** Import and export of an existing or newly created blueprint or CAD image into the construction estimating software is facilitated.

**Proposal templates —** Either the software comes prepared with bid proposal templates where users drag and drop data points, or it enables the creation of specialized templates to use in the future.

**Proposal generator —** Construction estimating software should be able to pull data from takeoff, the resource cost database, the historical database, and any imported data into an integrated proposal generator. The generator is responsible for efficiently and accurately calculating bids that are submitted as part of a construction proposal.

**Takeoff —** With construction estimating software, estimators are able to effectively estimate the quantity of items that are determined necessary from initial blueprints.

#### Additional Construction Estimating Features

**Historical database —** Construction estimating software provides a built-in solution or access to a database that tracks and monitors the materials used, contractors employed, jobs completed, and other related data of past construction projects. Users leverage the data to better estimate costs, time, and resources spent on similar projects.

**Materials and resource cost database(s) —** The software offers a built-in solution or access to a database full of material inventory, along with the cost of those resources. Users are able to pull material prices directly from the database, which is comprehensive and up to date.

**Project progress reporting and tracking —** While construction estimating solutions generally do not offer comprehensive project management functionality, these tools may still be able to keep tabs on a construction project in the context of helping users align the initial project estimate with its most current state.

Other Features of Construction Estimating Software: [Electrical estimating](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating/f/electrical-estimating), [Framing estimating](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating/f/framing-estimating), [HVAC estimating](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating/f/hvac-estimating), [Mechanical estimating](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating/f/mechanical-estimating), [Plumbing estimating](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating/f/plumbing-estimating)

### Trends Related to Construction Estimating Software

Mobility and intuitiveness of construction software remain critical in the case of construction estimating software. However, the biggest trend in construction software is the consolidation of solutions. Users (whether they are project owners, general contractors, or any other individual stakeholder) are turning away from a technology stack made up of disconnected products towards a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions. Whether such an ecosystem is an end-to-end platform or connected through a series of seamless integrations and APIs, users want effective tools that make it easy to store, analyze, and share project information and data.

Additionally, vendors have realized that both current and prospective buyers centralize all processes around the construction project lifecycle and that the project lifecycle is a fluid one. For example, bid management and construction estimating software can be used across the entire lifecycle, not only during the pre-con process. Construction software has to be able to support such fluid workflows, and vendors are taking note of this rising trend.

### Potential Issues with Construction Estimating Software

It is important for business owners and contractors to weigh the pros and cons of investing in construction estimating software. Key stakeholders of a construction company are required to judge if the business has the bandwidth to overcome the pain points of construction estimating software’s learning curve. Other points to note are whether it is financially feasible to adopt new technology and which aspects of the construction project lifecycle they want to streamline, make more efficient, or if they want an entire overhaul. Several issues potentially crop up when deploying and implementing construction estimating software.

**Integration —** Compatibility is vital with construction estimating software. For example, if the software refuses to, or is reluctant to integrate with accounting solutions, then it adds an unnecessary step to the construction project lifecycle. The construction estimating software takes care of the financial aspects of a construction project but may fail to integrate with the existing accounting solutions.

**Unfamiliarity —** Spreadsheets are common and rampant within the construction industry because of their familiarity among contractors and other stakeholders of a construction business. Additionally, while construction estimating software tries to be as high level as possible, some specialties are too niche for the tool to adequately support.

**Cost —** The cost of construction estimating software is more than just the actual cost of the tool. Training, support, and the provision of software updates need to be taken into consideration. Costs of software updates should be considered because if a vendor doesn’t offer regular updates to the product, then a company runs the risk of noncompliance as well as missing out on construction industry trends.

### Software and Services Related to Construction Estimating Software

The following solutions can be used in conjunction with construction estimating software to enhance the latter’s functionality, or be used as a supplement to the software throughout the construction project lifecycle:

**Construction project management —** [Construction project management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management) provides project owners and managers an industry-specific project management solution to better manage project workflows and enable effective communication between all parties. Many construction project management software is designed to transfer information with construction estimating software.

**Bid management —** [Bid management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management) eases the creation and submittals of request for proposals (RFPs) and request to tenders (RTTs). With bid management software, contractors and project owners automate the task of creating bids, store historical bids for future reference, and enable accountability and visibility of disparate teams. Accurate bids create more accurate construction project estimates.

**Construction accounting —** [Construction accounting software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-accounting) takes basic accounting software capabilities and specifically tailor them to the construction industry. They provide users with financial management and accounting insights into construction projects and the company as a whole. Construction estimating software feeds into construction accounting solutions to enhance the reporting and management of a construction project’s financial health, and vice versa.

**Prequalification —** [Prequalification software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prequalification) and bid management software automates the sourcing of trade workers prior to them being hired onto a construction project. Both these solutions may be used to supplement data that is utilized by construction estimating software. Verified and validated bids lead to a better scope that validates the generation of construction project estimates.