Estimating Link Pricing Overview

EL4 is the next generation of Estimating Link—web-native estimating and bidding software designed specifically for heavy civil contractors. Build detailed estimates, understand your costs, and prepare competitive bids through an intuitive interface accessed directly in your web browser.

Web-native access: Work directly in your browser without desktop software installation or remote desktop connections.
Reusable estimating data: Save and reuse estimates, tasks, crews, and rate libraries to build bids faster.
Crew-based estimating: Combine labor and equipment into crews and use production rates to calculate costs.
Detailed cost analysis: Break down labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and other costs for each bid item.
Fast bid adjustments: Update quantities, rates, and production assumptions to see their effect on your estimate.
Supplier and subcontractor comparisons: Compare quotes and apply selected pricing to your bid.
Built-in bid checking: Flag potential errors and oversights before submitting your bid.
Flexible markup and overhead: Adjust pricing by item or cost category to support your margin goals.
DOT electronic bidding: Import proposal items and export completed bid data to supported DOT bidding systems.
Professional proposals and reports: Generate polished proposals and detailed reports to review and communicate your estimate.
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