Learn the value of providing a formal, professional proposal and how digital bid templates make writing proposals easier.
Become more profitable with construction quoting software
Reach more customers in less time using construction estimating software that creates accurate project estimates
Accurate quotes in a fraction of the time
Run a better business with software uniquely designed for residential builders and contractors. After completing a digital construction takeoff, connect with your dealer using the same construction project management software. Because it’s a cloud based solution material and labor pricing reflects current market conditions.
Quote construction projects 5x faster
Use the digital takeoff tool to measure in a few clicks, align with material quantity estimates, equipment costs and labor. Because takeoff data and your estimating software are on the same set of software tools, you create project estimates faster.
Gain a competitive edge
Create accurate estimates using an estimating tool with available templates that you can reuse over and over. Use dealer templates and pricing to quote repeatable jobs accurately and efficiently while eliminating manual calculations.
Impress your customers
Send preformatted, professional proposals with detailed specifications and photos. Improve your document management with an online customer portal that keeps your customers updated as a project progresses.
Hear from our customers
“With Buildxact, I’m down to under a day to get all my takeoffs done and ready to quote.”
“When you can do takeoffs in an hour or two it changes the game. It makes a huge difference on how we’re able to put together a bid for a prospective client and communicate better with our dealers."
“I wanted to be able to give estimates and invoices and receipts that look professional and Buildxact was a no brainer for me in that. It was exactly what I needed.”
“Buildxact is very intuitive, especially the takeoff and final estimate. I can control what I want to show my client in their quote. Buildxact saves me time.”
“Now we’re able to give accurate estimation within plus or minus 3% of the actual cost. Buildxact makes it very easy to communicate and track information that’s vital not only to the customer but to ourselves as well."
“My accountant loves it because all she has to do is review the bottom line number, so across the board we’ve become more efficient."
A stronger business begins with efficient construction estimating software
- With accurate construction estimating, send detailed quotes to customers confident that your detailed cost estimates are well-presented with specifications and images.
- As homeowners review all quote responses, stand out with professional proposals that clearly detail labor and material costs.
- Use Buildxact cloud based software to share project documents with your construction business details.
- As your quote process becomes a reliable tool for increased customer satisfaction, grow stronger and more efficient.
Include accurate material and labor costs for complete custom pricing
- Quote construction projects in less time using an easy-to-use cloud based takeoff tool that connects to estimates in a simple cost estimating layout.
- Use it once or save it to use again as a template.
- Add labor rates for subcontractors to create quotes that include overhead, wages and other indirect expenses, such as taxes and time off.
- Include markup to ensure proper margins.
- Maintain a library of your most common jobs and tasks to make project management easy.
- Templates and past projects from Buildxact construction estimating software, give you consistent pricing and predictable profit margins.
Create detailed estimates by working with your dealer
- Be the premier choice among construction professionals and general contractors as you create an estimating process that uses the latest material pricing sent straight from your dealer directly to your desktop computer or mobile.
- Collaborate with your dealers online to order the highest quality materials and have them delivered to your job site when you need them.
- Be confident knowing costly delays are avoided when no items are missed.
- Through Buildxact, have your dealer carefully review your order and suggest the best materials for the job.
Supercharge your contractor RFQs with Buildxact quote management software
- Save time when you send RFQ invitations to multiple subcontractors within your labor network.
- Ensure labor costs are in line with budgets and stay on target throughout the project to consistently generate profit margins for your business.
- Use Buildxact’s construction estimating software for bid management. Track who’s accepted your invitations, compare quotes based on consistent responses, and pick the most suitable one for your home construction project.
Accurate construction estimates are just the start
Save time from first bid through takeoff to invoice. Buildxact makes estimating easy — flowing inputs seamlessly into a suite of construction management software tools that accelerate every step.
Faster Takeoffs
Automatically generate takeoffs, bills of quantities, and instantly add costing information to your quote letter. Just upload your PDF plans, then measure and price your jobs with a few clicks.
More Accurate
Complete accurate estimates with real-time prices and item information directly from dealers’ price lists. Do user estimates at a time that suits you.
More Professional
Quickly turn your estimates into sharp-looking quotes and invoices, using templates personalized with your logo, specifications and PC/PS breakdowns.
More Efficient
Generate schedules automatically from your estimates. Identify critical paths. Adjust automatically when pushbacks occur, and save more time by keeping subcontractors in the loop.
Easy to integrate
Your Buildxact information flows straight into your accounting and management software. Integrations with Xero, Quickbooks, Deputy and other software takes you seamlessly from takeoff through billing.
Support
Get the support you need for the best construction estimating software. Our friendly team of experts are available to answer any question. We also offer interactive workshops, on-demand training webinars, a rich knowledge base of FAQs and tips and 1:1 consultation.
A simple monthly payment includes customer support,
training and upgrades.
Discover all the capabilities Buildxact has to offer
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FAQs
For builders: The Entry subscription for Buildxact construction management software is for builders, contractors and estimators just starting out with takeoffs and estimates using construction software. Buildxact designed Pro for builders already accustomed to using software and for builders typically involved in whole-of-house projects using small teams of 1-3 people. Pro offers a full set of project management tools, like scheduling and professional invoicing.
For dealers: The Pro package for dealers is designed for sales managers and store managers looking to free up time spent on multiple pricing conversations so that more time can be spent consulting with builders, general contractors and custom home builders. The Enterprise package adds the ability to control user access to specific construction software features.
There are no additional fees for Buildxact construction estimating software. Upgrades, maintenance, support and unlimited training is all included in your subscription fee. The only time you pay extra is when you add extra users to your account.
Buildxact offers 3 annual plan options (Entry, Pro or Teams). Each is designed to meet your specific business needs or the needs of your construction team, and you can pay your annual plan in monthly installments or save money by paying in full upfront. See our pricing for all the details.
No. Buildxact is for construction estimation and construction management. It does not offer computer-aided design or drafting functions.
Yes, you can. It’s possible to upgrade your subscription from Entry to Pro or Pro to Teams at any stage. Contact our Customer Support Team by clicking the chat button on the bottom right of your screen in Buildxact.
Buildxact construction project management software offers integration with Quickbooks and Xero accounting software so that expenses and income can easily be tracked along with project progress.
