BidWorx Takeoff and Estimating Software

Estimate the right way. YOUR way.

All estimates are not created equally. That's why BidWorx works the way you do. Across all trades. Covering all conditions. Whether you need benchmarking, bid summary, detailed time and materials or any combination. It's the ultimate tool for taking control. Experience BidWorx and see why it's right for you.

Bidworx is Right for You

Custom Estimates

BidWorx has unmatched flexibility. Build the estimate your way, and view the costs at any level of detail. From one division to the next, your method of takeoff and estimating can vary. Greater versatility gives you greater control. 

Fast Takeoff and Estimating

Estimate with speed. Get a head start with templates that let you copy and modify any existing information. And takeoffs are a snap with the digitizer interface. 

Accuracy

Calculation errors are history. Estimating punchlists make omissions a thing of the past. You can rely on BidWorx accuracy. 

Impressive Reporting

BidWorx makes your numbers talk. Concise, professional reporting supports everything. Give your client more than a price. And if you have a change. No problem. Quickly show the effects with what-if analysis. 

Purchasing Tools

Get the right price with the right quantities. By generating requests for material quotes. By verifying the scope of subcontractor's work. You can even create purchase and work orders. 

Information Management

Organized information gives you knowledge and saves you time. Especially when you're under the gun. BidWorx keeps a computerized filing cabinet of all your estimates. With a simple click, access the information you need, display it the way you want. 

Standardized Estimating

Set a company standard for your takeoff and estimating process. Use common data across projects. Gain consistency between estimators. 

Increased Profits

Watch your cash and profits grow as a result of BidWorx. You'll get a quick pay-back on your investment.

How It Worx for You

BidWorx has the right combination.

Database reliability and spreadsheet functionality.

It's clearly organized into three integrated parts:

1. The Price Book Files

The easy-to-customize price book files are your home base for information. Manage your cost items and assemblies. Along with contacts and crews. You have all the right tools to do whatever you want. 

Browse through clearly organized data. Search and sort by code or description. Define field locations and widths. Pick and choose only the information you need. Hide everything else. Have it the way you want it. When you want it. 

A starter price book is included at no charge, and of course, you can easily customize your own. Price book files from R.S. Means, Richardson Engineering Services and others are also available. 

Item Costs

Assemblies

2. The Takeoff and Estimating Process

From beginning to end, the takeoff and estimate uses a logical work flow. Start with a new project file. Click through a sequence of windows to enter job information and markup percentages. Then, develop the rest of the estimate in Work Records. 

Work Records

Work Records are the main building blocks of your estimate. It's where you organize the project into a clear work breakdown structure. And where you apply measurements to a collection of cost items. Enter a few variables, and estimate a multitude of items and assemblies. It's that easy.

Once you create a Work Record, you can save it to a Library. For future estimates, simply recall a Work Record from the Library and make any necessary changes. It's that versatile. Work Records do it your way.

 

Measurement Spreadsheets

In each Work Record, measurements can be recorded to a spreadsheet cell. The measurements are linked to cost items and assemblies. One measurement can be used by many items. In-depth formulas including trig functions, if/then logic and lookup tables are easily incorporated into the Excel compatible spreadsheets. The link between cost items and measurement spreadsheet cells automatically generates final pricing and purchasing quantities from the takeoff.

 

Digitizer Interface

Another spreadsheet bonus is the BidWorx leading-edge digitizer interface. You can electronically execute the takeoff directly from your plans.

Simply click on a spreadsheet cell and activate the digitizer. Input plan dimensions by pointing and tracing. You'll see on-screen images of lengths, areas and counted points. Areas are closed automatically along with the perimeter measurement.

 

3. Analysis and Reporting Tools