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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

BidVariance is a web-based Monte Carlo estimation tool designed for consultants, agencies, engineering teams, and specialized contractors engaged in fixed-price projects. Users can create detailed task-oriented models by inputting optimistic, probable, and pessimistic estimates for both duration and costs, establishing connections between tasks, and incorporating probabilistic risks into their plans. The software's simulation engine performs thousands of outcome evaluations, providing insights on cost and scheduling variations, including P50, P80, and P90 results, as well as probabilities related to target margins, potential losses, and confidence in meeting deadlines, alongside the underlying assumptions that contribute to these variations. Additionally, users are able to explore alternative scenarios through Business and Consultant licenses, calculate quotes based on confidence levels, export their project information, and generate printable reports for decision-making. Project models are stored locally in the browser, but users must verify their online license to access the full suite of features. While free standalone bid calculators can be used without creating an account, the comprehensive multi-task simulation application requires a one-time license purchase for access. This combination of features makes BidVariance a versatile tool for effective project planning and risk assessment.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Asta Powerproject Yes 

Integrations

Asta Powerproject No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$129 one-time
Pro is $129 one-time for one user; Business is $249 one-time for up to five internal users in one legal entity; Consultant is $399 one-time for a consultant or consultancy analyzing client projects. Licenses are perpetual and include free minor updates; there is no subscription.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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 No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
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 No 
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) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecosoft

Founded

1895

Country

United Kingdom

Website

elecosoft.com/products/asta-estimate/

Vendor Details

Company Name

BidVariance

Country

Turkey

Website

bidvariance.com

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

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 

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