# Best Construction Estimating Software - Page 4

*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 11, 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. [Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded)](https://www.g2.com/products/residential-hvac-load-j-calcs-mitsubishi-branded/reviews)
Residential HVAC Load Calculator is an ACCA-approved Manual J8 HVAC Load Calculator native app available for the Apple iPad


**Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded)?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded)?**

- **Seller:** [Carmel Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/carmel-software)
- **Year Founded:** 1995
- **HQ Location:** San Rafael, CA
- **Twitter:** @CarmelSoftware (76 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/330095 (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded)?

**"[Load calculator](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/residential-hvac-load-j-calcs-mitsubishi-branded-review-1053066)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/residential-hvac-load-j-calcs-mitsubishi-branded-review-1053066)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded)?

- [What is Residential HVAC Load-J Calcs (Mitsubishi-Branded) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-residential-hvac-load-j-calcs-mitsubishi-branded-used-for)

### 2. [robaws](https://www.g2.com/products/robaws/reviews)
Discover the power of the most user-friendly cloud ERP-system construction & installation. Robaws is the #1 cloud ERP for construction & installation industry. With our all-in-one software you can calculate, plan, manage your workforce, inventory and more from anywhere, anytime. Streamline and digitalise your processes and projects. Integrations with webshops helps you order from Robaws and keep your prices up to date in one place, making the search for material prices a thing of the past. Manage your projects with just a few clicks. Go from prospect to project with the click of a button. Keep track of quotes and invoices all in an easy to read dashboard. Connect with one of our integrations with online banks, to see which client paid. With Robaws you will spend 60% less time on invoicing, reduce your margin of error by 24% and stay within the projects budgets up to 36%. Thanks to our planning feature, you can see where teams / employees, equipment or subcontractors are in one convenient calendar view. "Robaws combines the multiple softwares we used, into one online platform." Sam Thoen, Planner Smet Aannemingen Discover what Robaws can mean for you and contact us. Where we will help and guide you to work better en more efficiently with Robaws.


**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate robaws?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind robaws?**

- **Seller:** [robaws](https://www.g2.com/sellers/robaws)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Zwevegem, BE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/robaws/ (39 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of robaws?

**"[Better than any other package I have seen](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/robaws-review-10330836)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/robaws-review-10330836)

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**"[All-in-one software that is truly made for construction](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/robaws-review-11123443)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Robbe L.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/robaws-review-11123443)

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### 3. [Trimble Accubid Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-accubid-anywhere/reviews)
Trimble Accubid Anywhere gives you all the benefits of Estimating, Change Management, and Pricing in one easy-to-manage solution in the cloud. With true multi-user and multi-branch support, Accubid Anywhere ensures estimators and project managers from different offices have access to the same items, assemblies, and projects whenever and wherever they need to. Click and go, connecting from anywhere at anytime so you can focus on what you do best, win work!


**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Trimble Accubid Anywhere?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Trimble Accubid Anywhere?**

- **Seller:** [Trimble](https://www.g2.com/sellers/trimble)
- **Year Founded:** 1978
- **HQ Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
- **Twitter:** @TrimbleCorpNews (12,061 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/5160/ (10,997 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Enterprise


#### What Are Trimble Accubid Anywhere's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Project Management (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Slow Performance (1 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Trimble Accubid Anywhere?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users value the **ease of use** of Trimble Accubid Anywhere, especially for creating assemblies and reviewing bids.
- Users appreciate the **ease of creating assemblies and reviewing bids** in Trimble Accubid Anywhere, enhancing project management efficiency.

**Cons:**

- Users experience the **slow performance** of Trimble Accubid Anywhere, which can be frustrating during critical tasks.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Trimble Accubid Anywhere?

**"[Accubid is a great software](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-anywhere-review-10798354)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Andy W.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-anywhere-review-10798354)

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**"[Trimble Accubid Anywhere Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-anywhere-review-6609095)"**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-anywhere-review-6609095)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Trimble Accubid Anywhere?

- [What is Trimble Accubid Anywhere used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trimble-accubid-anywhere-used-for)

### 4. [Trimble Accubid Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-trimble-accubid-enterprise/reviews)
For electrical, industrial mechanical, and ICT contractors who need a flexible estimating tool to quickly and accurately create estimates, Trimble Accubid Enterprise is the ultimate spec-driven tool, offering true multi-user and multi-branch support so you can bid on complex jobs faster and more often.Trimble Accubid Enterprise's robust estimating functionality includes spec-driven takeoff. intelligent assemblies and specifications, and live bi-directional integration with LiveCount for seamless, accurate takeoff. It also includes access to TRA-SER and Supplier Xchange for up-to-date, accurate pricing from your suppliers.


**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Trimble Accubid Enterprise?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Trimble Accubid Enterprise?**

- **Seller:** [Trimble](https://www.g2.com/sellers/trimble)
- **Year Founded:** 1978
- **HQ Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
- **Twitter:** @TrimbleCorpNews (12,061 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/5160/ (10,997 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Trimble Accubid Enterprise?

**"[Trimble Accubid SheetMetal is priceless tool in the estimating world.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-enterprise-review-3332758)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Stephen H.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-enterprise-review-3332758)

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**"[Most Powerful Estimating Software I have used.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-enterprise-review-3336506)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Jeff P.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/trimble-accubid-enterprise-review-3336506)

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### 5. [Tulboxx](https://www.g2.com/products/tulboxx/reviews)
Tulboxx is estimating and follow-up software built for solo contractors and small trades businesses. Write professional estimates from your phone in minutes, send client proposals with built-in read receipts, and manage follow-ups with Today's List, a daily calling queue so no lead goes cold. Built for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, and general contracting. No office needed. No learning curve. Start free with 5 full estimates, no credit card required.


**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 2

**Who Is the Company Behind Tulboxx?**

- **Seller:** [Tulboxx](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tulboxx)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/tulboxx/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Tulboxx?

**"[Easy to Use and Quick—Everything in One Place](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/tulboxx-review-12591947)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/tulboxx-review-12591947)

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**"[Saves 20 Minutes on Estimates—Nothing to Dislike So Far](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/tulboxx-review-12591152)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Wilde G.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/tulboxx-review-12591152)

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### 6. [TurboBid](https://www.g2.com/products/turbobid/reviews)
TurboBid is a powerful estimating software solution that makes it easy for even the smallest contractor to complete accurate, consistent and professional estimates regardless of the type of work, whether it's new residential, light commercial, remodeling, service work or flat rate pricing. The user-friendly interface makes it easy for even the less tech-savvy users to quickly learn to make the most of the software. TurboBid also offers exceptional customer support including live on-line training, an extensive library of video tutorials and live chat help. TurboBid’s database includes tens of thousands of material items that reflect pricing from Trade Service as well as pricing for up to 5 selected vendors. TurboPricer is a unique pricing service for materials. Use it to electronically update vendor and market pricing. Calculate material installation times using an established labor unit that can easily be adjusted to reflect the estimate. The extensive database contains thousands of pre-built assemblies for all types of work. For service and remodeling contractors, TurboBid has flat rate pricing assemblies. Submit line item flat rate pricing on a room by room, or task by task basis. Fully customizable flat rate price books are ready to be printed or exported to PDF for use on iPads or any tablet that supports PDF. TurboBid offers detailed reports and bid packages. By providing detailed formal proposals, quantity take-offs and detailed bid prices, customers will have confidence that they know exactly what is included in their estimate.


**Average Rating:** 2.8/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 3

**Who Is the Company Behind TurboBid?**

- **Seller:** [Advanced Electrical Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/advanced-electrical-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Longview, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-electrical-technologies-aet/ (15 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 33% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of TurboBid?

**"[Great estimating software ](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/turbobid-review-568447)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/turbobid-review-568447)

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### 7. [1st Choice Electrical Estimating System](https://www.g2.com/products/first-choice-electrical-estimating-software-1st-choice-electrical-estimating-system/reviews)
1st Choice Electrical Estimating is an estimating system that allows custom assemblies creation, provides quoting tools, multi-conductor feeder and HVAC options.


**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind 1st Choice Electrical Estimating System?**

- **Seller:** [First Choice Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/first-choice-electrical-estimating-software)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

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



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of 1st Choice Electrical Estimating System?

**"[A must have](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/1st-choice-electrical-estimating-system-review-602214)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Entertainment*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/1st-choice-electrical-estimating-system-review-602214)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About 1st Choice Electrical Estimating System?

- [What is 1st Choice Electrical Estimating System used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-1st-choice-electrical-estimating-system-used-for)

### 8. [CivCost](https://www.g2.com/products/civcost/reviews)
CivCost is a cloud-based construction cost management software designed for accurate estimating, tender pricing, and claims handling. It is built to meet industry standards and support both professionals and QS education.


**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate CivCost?**

- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CivCost?**

- **Seller:** [ConInnova](https://www.g2.com/sellers/coninnova)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Auckland, NZ
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/coninnova/ (19 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of CivCost?

**"[CivCost Makes Estimation More Accurate](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/civcost-review-11297252)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Lakshika  D.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/civcost-review-11297252)

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### 9. [Clear Estimates](https://www.g2.com/products/clear-estimates/reviews)
Clear Estimates is an estimating software for construction contractors that allow you to add customers, materials, generate reports helping you create estimates, proposals and more.


**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Clear Estimates?**

- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Clear Estimates?**

- **Seller:** [Clear Estimates](https://www.g2.com/sellers/clear-estimates)
- **HQ Location:** Ann Arbor, US
- **Twitter:** @clearestimates (917 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-estimates-inc- (7 employees on LinkedIn®)

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



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Clear Estimates?

**"[Best costing tool for growing companies](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/clear-estimates-review-9639506)"**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars
*— Mitali K.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/clear-estimates-review-9639506)

---



### 10. [Contract Controller](https://www.g2.com/products/contract-controller/reviews)
Complete software system designed specifically for Shopfitting and Joinery companies, managing contracts from enquiry to invoice. Linking live project data between all departments including Sales, Estimating, Production, Purchasing. Time Sheets, Job Costing and Accounts improving efficiency, productivity, profitability, governance and data security. Contract Controller is used in many different sized businesses from small companies to multimillion companies. Specialist areas: Shopfitting Estimating & Joinery Estimating. We are committed to providing our customers with the tools they need to streamline their contracts processes, reduce risk, and increase the bottom-line profit. We believe in transparency, reliability, and exceptional customer service, and we are dedicated to delivering on those values. Our goal is to empower businesses of all sizes to take control of their contracts and make informed decisions based on real-time data and analytics. We believe contract management should be simple, accessible and affordable by all departments. Having worked in the industry, we understand your requirements and terminology. Keeping consistency through workflows enables management to have a quicker and clearer understanding of quotations, contracts and finances.


**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Contract Controller?**

- **Seller:** [Tailored Ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tailored-ltd)
- **Year Founded:** 2004
- **HQ Location:** Stockport, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/contract-controller (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### What Are Contract Controller's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Estimating (1 reviews)
- Mobile Applications (1 reviews)
- Time-saving (1 reviews)
- Useful (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Update Issues (1 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Contract Controller?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users find **Contract Controller easy to use** , enabling quick revisions and seamless management of estimates and costs.
- Users value the **easy cost estimations** and quick revisions provided by Contract Controller, enhancing their workflow efficiency.
- Users appreciate the **mobile application** for its quick access to estimates and efficient remote support.
- Users find Contract Controller to be **time-saving** , enabling quick estimations and effortless revisions without delays.
- Users value the **effortless cost management** with Contract Controller, enabling quick revisions and detailed printouts.

**Cons:**

- Users desire **automatic updates** for newer versions of Contract Controller to enhance their experience and functionality.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Contract Controller?

**"[Contract Controller](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/contract-controller-review-10173648)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Steve S.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/contract-controller-review-10173648)

---



### 11. [ContractorOS](https://www.g2.com/products/contractoros/reviews)
Web-based software that helps contractors manage their business. Provides document customization and free contractor website.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind ContractorOS?**

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

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of ContractorOS?

**"[Versatile and robust software. Great customer support. Definitely worth a try.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/contractoros-review-616003)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Higher Education*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/contractoros-review-616003)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About ContractorOS?

- [What is ContractorOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-contractoros-used-for)

### 12. [Cubit](https://www.g2.com/products/cubit/reviews)
Efficient and accurate estimating and takeoff in one seamless process.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Cubit?**

- **Seller:** [Buildsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/buildsoft-c8c12deb-1194-45f6-af0d-6f6090f68ddc)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** Campbelltown, Sydney, AU
- **Twitter:** @BuildsoftAU (75 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/3345001 (32 employees on LinkedIn®)

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



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Cubit?

**"[My experience with Cubit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/cubit-review-901167)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Carlos G.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/cubit-review-901167)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Cubit?

- [What is Cubit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cubit-what-is-cubit-used-for)
- [What is Cubit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cubit-used-for)

### 13. [Cypher1 Software Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher1-software-suite/reviews)
Estimating software that consists of contract costing, purchase order, stock control, and other features.


**Average Rating:** 1.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Cypher1 Software Suite?**

- **Seller:** [SEC Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sec-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 1988
- **HQ Location:** Lower Broadheath, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sec-solutions-ltd/ (9 employees on LinkedIn®)

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




#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Cypher1 Software Suite?

- [What is Cypher1 Software Suite used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cypher1-software-suite-used-for)

### 14. [D4COST](https://www.g2.com/products/d4cost/reviews)
D4COST is an estimating software that supplies you with a library of real projects to validate any preliminary cost, develop a preliminary or conceptual square foot cost estimate, cost feasibility, valuation study, or budget.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate D4COST?**

- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind D4COST?**

- **Seller:** [DC&D Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dc-d-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Rotterdam, NL
- **Twitter:** @D4COSTSoftware (45 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/dc&d-technologies-inc. (542 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of D4COST?

**"[Construction Management Software](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/d4cost-review-9669226)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Abhishek Y.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/d4cost-review-9669226)

---



### 15. [Databuild](https://www.g2.com/products/databuild/reviews)
Databuild Estimating Software allows building industry professionals with estimating, ordering and accounting to help manage the accounting aspect of your business.


**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Databuild?**

- **Seller:** [Databuild](https://www.g2.com/sellers/databuild)
- **Year Founded:** 1975
- **HQ Location:** Dandenong South, AU
- **Twitter:** @Databuild (173 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/databuild_2 (5 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Databuild?

**"[Production Estimator ](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/databuild-review-420891)"**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars
*— Davis T.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/databuild-review-420891)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Databuild?

- [What is Databuild used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/databuild-what-is-databuild-used-for)
- [What is Databuild used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-databuild-used-for)

### 16. [Discover Construction Software](https://www.g2.com/products/discover-construction-software/reviews)
Software that allows you to create digital takeoffs, create accurate estimates & quickly build professional proposals.


**Average Rating:** 2.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Discover Construction Software?**

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

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business




#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Discover Construction Software?

- [What is Discover Construction Software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-discover-construction-software-used-for)

### 17. [Edgevanta AI](https://www.g2.com/products/edgevanta-ai/reviews)
AI Agentic platform that provides bid pricing intelligence and document analysis for highway contractors.


**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Edgevanta AI?**

- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

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

- **Seller:** [Edgevanta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/edgevanta)
- **Year Founded:** 2022
- **HQ Location:** Nashville, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/76522733 (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Edgevanta AI?

**"[Edgevanta’s Bid Agents Make Smarter Pre-, During-, and Post-Bid Decisions](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/edgevanta-ai-review-13068050)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/edgevanta-ai-review-13068050)

---



### 18. [Electrical Bid Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/electrical-bid-manager/reviews)
Electrical Bid Manager is an electrical estimating software solution that includes features and functionalities to help you manage your business.


**Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Electrical Bid Manager?**

- **Seller:** [Vision InfoSoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vision-infosoft)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Carlsbad, US
- **Twitter:** @visioninfosoft (847 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-infosoft (24 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business




#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Electrical Bid Manager?

- [What is Electrical Bid Manager used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-electrical-bid-manager-used-for)

### 19. [Eos Navigator](https://www.g2.com/products/eos-navigator/reviews)
Designed with the estimating workflow in mind, Eos Navigator empowers distributed project teams to perform continuous operations effectively and efficiently


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Eos Navigator?**

- **Seller:** [Eos Group](https://www.g2.com/sellers/eos-group)
- **Year Founded:** 1995
- **HQ Location:** Greenwood Village, US
- **Twitter:** @EosGroup (286 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/eos-group/?trk=biz-companies-cym (42 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Eos Navigator?

**"[Fast, intuitive and efficient.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eos-navigator-review-5039258)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eos-navigator-review-5039258)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Eos Navigator?

- [What is Eos Navigator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eos-navigator-used-for)

### 20. [Estimate Master](https://www.g2.com/products/estimate-master/reviews)
Estimate Master is a custom estimating software for small business that allows you to create estimates that fit your business, manage your productivity, organize your estimate data, leverage your QuickBooks investment and expertise, and more.


**Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Estimate Master?**

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

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business




#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Estimate Master?

- [What is Estimate Master used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/estimate-master-what-is-estimate-master-used-for)
- [What is Estimate Master used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-estimate-master-used-for)

### 21. [Estimate Rocket](https://www.g2.com/products/estimate-rocket/reviews)
Estimate Rocket streamlines your service contracting business from Lead to Paid. Calendar for estimates and work, automatically follow up with clients and employees throughout the project. Create invoices, collect payments and referrals. Search on anything from your phone or your office. All project documents in one place for instant reference. With a click you know your sales, profit, lead sources, closing ratios, estimator and crew performance and more. Get started today!


**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 11
**How Do G2 Users Rate Estimate Rocket?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Integrations:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Estimate Rocket?**

- **Seller:** [Estimate Rocket](https://www.g2.com/sellers/estimate-rocket)
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** Newburyport, MA
- **Twitter:** @EstimateRocket (149 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/estimaterocket/ (5 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 73% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Estimate Rocket?

**"[Estimates and invoices track expenses](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimate-rocket-review-8708510)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Siobhan C.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimate-rocket-review-8708510)

---

**"[A dependable tool for managing estimates and invoices](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimate-rocket-review-8744740)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Elva G.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimate-rocket-review-8744740)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Estimate Rocket?

- [How to cancel Estimate Rocket?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-cancel-estimate-rocket)
- [Does estimate rocket sync with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-estimate-rocket-sync-with-quickbooks) - 1 comment
- [What software is used for estimation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-is-used-for-estimation)
- [Does estimate rocket have an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-estimate-rocket-have-an-app)

### 22. [EstimatorXpress](https://www.g2.com/products/estimatorxpress/reviews)
EstimatorXpress is an estimating software for extensions and new builds, renovations and alterations, loft conversions and more and will automatically convert the estimate into a professional quote with your preferred markup and profit applied.


**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind EstimatorXpress?**

- **Seller:** [HBXL Building Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hbxl-building-software)
- **Year Founded:** 2000
- **HQ Location:** Stoke Gifford, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hbxl (18 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of EstimatorXpress?

**"[EstimatorXpress is a robust, well developed application.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimatorxpress-review-66626)"**

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/estimatorxpress-review-66626)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About EstimatorXpress?

- [What is EstimatorXpress used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-estimatorxpress-used-for)

### 23. [EValuate](https://www.g2.com/products/evaluate/reviews)
Manage your contract processes. Fast, accurate and consistent generation of tenders, budget cost plan, valuations & final accounts.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate EValuate?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind EValuate?**

- **Seller:** [eQue2](https://www.g2.com/sellers/eque2)
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** Maidenhead, GB
- **Twitter:** @eque2software (2,593 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3120656/ (203 employees on LinkedIn®)

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



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of EValuate?

**"[Easy to Upload](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/evaluate-review-3207002)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Verified User in Construction*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/evaluate-review-3207002)

---



### 24. [EZ Construction Estimator](https://www.g2.com/products/ez-construction-estimator/reviews)
EZ Construction Estimator is an estimating tool built for contractors that provides features needed for bidding and more, to help manage your business and estimates.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate EZ Construction Estimator?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10)
- **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Digitizing Quantities:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)

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

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

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of EZ Construction Estimator?

**"[EZ Construction Estimator review India](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ez-construction-estimator-review-5305610)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Vipin P.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ez-construction-estimator-review-5305610)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About EZ Construction Estimator?

- [What is EZ Construction Estimator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ez-construction-estimator-used-for)

### 25. [FastDUCT](https://www.g2.com/products/fastduct/reviews)
FastDUCT is ready-to-go HVAC estimating software designed to meet the needs of commercial and industrial sheet metal contractors who need a fast and accurate tool to estimate construction costs. We support takeoff and reporting of rectangular, round, and oval ductwork as well as sheet metal and HVAC equipment. FastDUCT is also tightly integrated with FastPIPE and the two work together to produce fast, accurate and complete price quotes integrated into a single Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. And best of all... FastDUCT is backed by our unconditional 60-day money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and a lot of new HVAC work to gain!


**Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind FastDUCT?**

- **Seller:** [FastEST](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fastest)
- **Year Founded:** 1985
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @fastestinc (678 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fastest-inc-/ (85 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business




#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About FastDUCT?

- [What is FastDUCT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fastduct-used-for)


## 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)


---

## 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.