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Description

Asta Estimate is a powerful construction cost estimating tool designed to assist professionals in generating quick and precise cost estimates and quantity take-offs, which are essential for bidding and financial planning for projects of varying scales. This software allows for rapid and accurate quantity take-offs from 2D drawings using integration with platforms like Bluebeam, as well as from BIM models or by automatically populating project details, significantly accelerating the estimate development process. Users can create both customized and industry-standard cost libraries that encompass detailed pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and suppliers, facilitating straightforward cost planning from these resources. Additionally, its compatibility with project management tools such as Asta Powerproject allows for the seamless export of fully detailed estimates into schedules, ensuring alignment between cost data and project timelines. Asta Estimate also features modular enhancements such as BIM 5D, which caters to more sophisticated estimating processes, and provides climate modules in specific regions for comprehensive cost and environmental impact analysis. Overall, this robust software solution empowers construction professionals to streamline their estimating workflows while enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Description

Increase your chances of securing projects by utilizing competitive bids that stem from precise estimates generated through integrated takeoffs and quantities. Foster collaboration between estimators and construction teams with a cloud-based data management system that guarantees everyone operates from one consistent source of truth. Save valuable time in crafting competitive bids by conducting more precise 2D takeoffs and automating quantity generation from 3D models. Ensure comprehensive project scope by capturing the most intricate quantities, thereby reducing the risk of rework. Enhance understanding of design intent and constructibility challenges by visualizing project scope in 3D. Utilize a unified inventory of both 2D and 3D quantities throughout the construction phases. Estimating teams benefit from streamlined access to pertinent construction documents, drawings, and 3D models, leading to enhanced collaboration. Effortlessly capture project scope using linear, count, and area takeoff methods, while also being able to generate various quantities and apply custom formulas as needed. With these tools at your disposal, achieving accuracy and efficiency in your estimating process becomes significantly more attainable.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Asta Powerproject Yes 
Autodesk Construction Cloud No 
Causeway Flow No 
ElectricalOm No 
FAMOS No 
cineSync No 

Integrations

Asta Powerproject No 
Autodesk Construction Cloud Yes 
Causeway Flow Yes 
ElectricalOm Yes 
FAMOS Yes 
cineSync Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecosoft

Founded

1895

Country

United Kingdom

Website

elecosoft.com/products/asta-estimate/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

construction.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-takeoff/

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Product Features

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff No 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans No 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

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