Estimating Software
1. Bid4Build
By Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M
2. ProContractor MX
ProContractorMX is composed of four integrated applications; ProContractorMX Digital Takeoff, ProContractorMX Estimator, ProContractorMX Earthwork and ProContractorMX Earthwork Digital Takeoff. ProContractorMX Digital Takeoff to aid in creating accurate estimates.ProContractorMX can compensate for possible inaccuracies in scale by simply applying a known distance for reference.ProContractorMX Estimator has an Import/Export Tool that can import files with a .txt or .csv extension (ASCII files)3D visual assemblies allow users to actually see what a project will look like based on take-offs and estimate information.ProContractorMX Earthwork™ lets you create estimates, purchase orders and change orders for earthwork jobs that involve cut and fill work, excavation and other jobs. Three dimensional views in Earthwork offer
3. Goldenseal Basic
Retailers, service businesses, professionals or small–scale manufacturers will benefit from Goldenseal’s integrated package of estimating software and project management software designed for both Macintosh and Windows computers. For unsurpassed features and flexibility, Goldenseal’s complete version has extra money management features such as job costs, general accounting, payroll, project billing, customer billing and inventory tracking.Goldenseal is designed primarily for small to medium sized construction companies or subcontractors with an emphasis on small construction jobs.
4. BID2WIN
By USACE Europe District
BID2WIN offers an impressive construction estimating software package. The massive feature set and advanced technologies come together in a streamlined and easy to use system.
BID2WIN estimating and bidding software is a comprehensive program engineered to help you with the entire process, from effectively estimating to successfully bidding on construction projects. The software is specifically designed for heavy highway construction, and like the physical outcome, is large in scope but utilizes the necessary heavy-duty tools to get the job done right.
5. Work In Progress 6
Work In Progress is a highly integrated, complete construction management system containing nine primary screens: Invoice View, Draws & Deposits View, Checkbook View, Customer Billing & Payments View, Purchase Orders & Budgets, Change Orders, Payroll, Quickest View and Taskmaster View. The program has succeeded in integrating each of these areas of management into one program quite well; its design is so simple that small construction companies and subcontractors that have struggled to stay organized in these areas will sing its praises.
