Construction Cost Estimating Software (1Build) VS Construction Estimating Service
As the busy construction season gets closer, there are more construction projects than ever to bid on—whether your specialty is residential bathrooms, commercial build-outs, or hospital HVAC, or other mechanical works, metal framing, drywall, etc. But the old way of calling subcontractors and emailing suppliers, just to turn around and have to enter everything into an excel spreadsheet isn’t going to work this time. As your construction business grows you need a solution that grows with you, especially when it comes to construction estimating and pricing your potential construction projects.
Here’s what you need to know when you are shopping for construction estimating and construction takeoff software or professional construction estimating services.
What to Look for in an Construction Estimating and Construction Takeoff Software
Not every construction estimating software offers the same features and ease of use, so consider your level of skill and comfort with building a digital estimate report. If you are a seasoned construction cost estimator, you will need tools that help you customize your construction takeoff and estimate, connecting them together seamlessly. The 1build platform allows you to create sections, grouping, and duplicates of your construction estimates so you can sort your construction material and equipment by phase, CSI division, or room. The rapid estimate view also includes space for any formulas you commonly use, and is fully integrated with all of your takeoff measurements.
If you are just beginning your construction estimating journey, you need an estimating and construction takeoff software that is easy to use and helps you grow in your estimating skills. The 1build rapid estimate view was created with small contracting businesses in mind. It is simple to be even if you don’t have architectural plans. Use the rapid estimate view to search for the item you need, add the measurement, and watch the estimating populate. You can also add your estimating company logo and contact information to instantly create a professional construction estimate sheet that can be shared with a unique link, PDF, or Excel file.
Beginners and pros both need accurate construction material and labor rates. When you are shopping for construction estimating software for your growing company, look specifically for how often pricing databases are updated, and whether the costs and labor rates are national averages, or specific to your local area. The 1build cost database is captured from thousands of sources across the United States and sorted with our proprietary algorithm. Every 1build user has access to specific data for any county in the United States—and you can choose the county for each estimating project.
What to Look for in a Construction Estimating Service
No matter how easy the construction estimating software is, sometimes you still need a professional construction cost estimator to create a full construction estimate report for you. Maybe your business is growing fast with stacks of RFQs that are ready to bid, or maybe you are expanding your work into a new sector—it is more work than your current team can handle so a construction estimating service is a way to go!
Here are three questions to ask when looking for the best construction estimating service to fit your needs:
- Is the construction estimator experienced in the type of project you are pursuing?
- Where is the construction estimator located?
- What kind of data is the construction estimator using for your bid?
Estimate Florida Consulting Construction Cost Estimating Service
When you are searching online and reading reviews about construction takeoff software and construction estimating services, it may seem like you have to choose between a high-quality construction estimating software with all the features you need or a professional construction cost estimating service. Estimate Florida Consulting is all about creating solutions for contractors so they can grow their business, so we took on this challenge. Estimate Florida Consulting easily transitions for all types of construction projects.
Process To Get Construction Cost Estimate Report
Here I am going to share some steps to get your construction cost estimate report.
