The 3 Best Construction Estimating Software on the Market First things first it completely depends on the size of your company. A multinational company will have entirely different needs and budget than your small residential builder. Licenses for complex solutions can cost thousands of dollars per year per user but there are some really great, simple to use & affordable solutions also. Another major factor to consider is, who will be using the software? Will it be a professional estimator who has completed a degree in estimating or a will it be a builder or sub-contractor looking to price a job after doing a days work?
Estimating (large companies vs small) Construction companies are classed as small or medium (19 or less people). Up until recently there was no real software available for these smaller builders and subcontractors. The process of estimating/quoting manually from plans is time consuming and inefficient. Let’s have a look at the various options out there, and see what is the best for you.
Blue Beam: With a number of different user profiles that are tailored to show the tools and functions that someone in that role will be likely to use the most, Blue Beam is a very intelligent and user friendly software. It’s features are diverse meaning you can use it as an estimating takeoff tool, an estimating database, document control system and cloud document storage.
Buildsoft: Buildsoft is an estimating and takeoff software. It allows users to make measurements on construction drawings on-screen, to generate quantities instantly. It’s compatible with DWFx, CAD, PDF, JPEG and PNG files, and has integration with BIM.
Cost X by Exactel: Cost X is a cloud based estimating solution. Its applications include masonry, roofing, flooring, shop fitting, landscaping, structural steel just to name a few. The