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Description

Elecosoft Bidcon is a sophisticated software solution designed for construction cost estimation, enabling industry professionals to create precise and comprehensive cost assessments and quantity take-offs that facilitate competitive bids, financial planning, and 5D planning processes throughout the entirety of a project. The software boasts an array of robust core functionalities, including customizable cost libraries that empower users to construct and manage intricate breakdowns of expenses related to materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor fees, along with the ability to import data from Excel; it also features advanced search and filtering options for swift data analysis and seamless import/export functions for efficient data transfer to and from external files. Furthermore, Bidcon enhances tender management capabilities by allowing users to send inquiries to various subcontractors and evaluate their responses, thereby improving the decision-making process; the inclusion of pre-built templates also aids in minimizing errors and fostering consistency in the estimating process. In addition to these features, advanced functionalities allow users to publish estimates online for secure access via authorized browsers while also enabling the establishment of user accounts and permissions to ensure controlled and safe collaboration among team members. This unique combination of features makes Elecosoft Bidcon an invaluable tool for construction professionals aiming to streamline their estimating workflows and enhance project outcomes.

Description

SharpeSoft Estimator is an on-premise & cloud cost estimating software for contractors and sub-contractors in the construction industry. This software allows contractors to organize bids, compare item quantities and pricing from multiple subcontractors and vendors, manage their own contractor information, and more. SharpeSoft provides integrated tools for managing labor, equipment and subcontractor costing, contractor and subcontractor management, bid management, and more. The solution is designed for various industries including heavy civil, highway and road, earthwork, pipeline, grading and excavation, plant work, etc.

API Access

Has API No

API Access

Has API Yes

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes

Asta Powerproject Yes

Bluebeam Revu Yes

Microsoft Project No

XML Yes

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes

Asta Powerproject No

Bluebeam Revu No

Microsoft Project Yes

XML No

Explore All 2 Integrations

Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial No

Free Version No

Pricing Details

SharpeSoft offers very competitive pricing and one FULL version of a superior system. Unlike our competitors, there are no hidden upgrade fees to unlock the features you need! Contact SharpeSoft for pricing.

Free Trial Yes

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 Yes

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows Yes

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) Yes

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 Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecosoft

Founded

1895

Country

United Kingdom

Website

elecosoft.com/us/products/bidcon/features/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SharpeSoft

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.sharpesoft.com

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No

3D Modeling No

Change Management No

Collaboration No

Conflict Tracking No

Design Modeling No

Document Management No

For Facility Management No

Mobile Access No

Scheduling No

Construction Bid Management

Bidder Management No

Building Product Database No

Cost Database No

File Sharing No

Proposal Management No

Quotes / Estimates No

RFP Management No

Subcontractor Management No

Takeoff No

Version Control No

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

Job Costing

Bills of Material No

Budgeting & Forecasting No

Change Orders No

Cost-to-Completion Tracking No

Invoice Management No

Overrun Reporting No

Percent-Complete Tracking No

Production Cost Tracking No

Purchase Order Management No

Quotes / Estimates No

Time Tracking No

Work Order Management No

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

Product Features

Construction Bid Management

SharpeSoft empowers heavy civil contractors to streamline their bidding process, enabling them to create faster and more precise estimates. Our cloud-based estimating solution efficiently organizes all elements of a bid, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses, ensuring that every detail is accounted for by bid day. By leveraging historical data and utilizing pre-defined assemblies, along with a user-friendly interface that estimators find intuitive, you'll maximize your efficiency in bid preparation and focus more on securing contracts. A complimentary trial is offered for new users.

Bidder Management Yes

Building Product Database No

Cost Database Yes

File Sharing Yes

Proposal Management Yes

Quotes / Estimates Yes

RFP Management Yes

Subcontractor Management Yes

Takeoff No

Version Control No

Construction Estimating

SharpeSoft Estimator is specifically designed for estimating in heavy civil construction projects. Create precise and comprehensive estimates utilizing your personalized cost database hosted in the cloud. It accommodates a range of applications, including earthwork, paving, utilities, grading, and beyond. Users transitioning from HCSS and similar software often find it to be more user-friendly while maintaining comparable capabilities. Get started and operational within two weeks. Proudly supporting contractors since 1986.

Accounting Integration Yes

Audit Trail Yes

Bid Management Yes

Billing & Invoicing No

Building Product Database No

Calculators Yes

Change Orders Yes

Contract Management Yes

Cost Database Yes

Customer Management Yes

Customizable Templates Yes

Electrical Estimating No

HVAC Estimating No

Historical Database Yes

Job Costing Yes

Plumbing Estimating No

Price Data / Price Books No

Project Management Yes

Quote Management Yes

Reporting/Analytics Yes

Scheduling No

Subcontractor Management Yes

Takeoff No

What-if Analysis Yes

Construction Management

SharpeSoft is a comprehensive construction management solution designed specifically for heavy civil contractors, operating in the cloud. Since our inception in 1986, we have assisted countless contractors in efficiently managing their bids, monitoring project expenses, and streamlining operations from estimation to project completion. Our platform can be implemented within just two weeks, featuring a tailored database, personalized training sessions, and dedicated support from our U.S.-based team. Our software is trusted by contractors who have secured billions in contracts.

Accounting Integration No

Budget Tracking/Job Costing No

CRM No

Change Orders No

Commercial No

Contract Management No

Contractors No

Equipment Tracking No

Estimating No

Incident Reporting No

Mobile Access No

Offline Access No

RFI & Submittals No

Residential No

Subcontractor Management No

Timesheets No

Earthworks

SharpeSoft is a specialized software solution designed for contractors in the earthmoving sector. Accurately assess expenses related to cut and fill, hauling, grading, and mass excavation by utilizing your specific equipment and labor rates, which are securely stored in the cloud. Our tailored cost database is based on your real figures rather than standard defaults. Since 1986, earthwork contractors have relied on us to create competitive bids for intricate earthmoving projects.

Jobsite Management

SharpeSoft bridges the gap between the workplace and the field. With our Mobile Foreman and Field Reporter applications, teams can access job information, submit daily reports, and monitor expenses directly from the job site in real-time. This ensures that estimators and project managers remain in sync without the hassle of managing paperwork. Designed specifically for heavy civil contractors, our solutions provide precise field data while minimizing administrative workload.

Paving and Asphalt

SharpeSoft offers specialized estimating solutions for paving and asphalt contractors, tailored to calculate tonnage, mix varieties, equipment output rates, and transportation expenses. Accelerate the creation of precise paving proposals by utilizing your own cost information securely stored in the cloud. Whether you’re working on projects such as road resurfacing, parking lot construction, or Department of Transportation highway contracts, SharpeSoft equips you with the efficiency and precision needed to stay competitive and secure wins.

Subcontractor

SharpeSoft provides an integrated solution for general and prime contractors to effectively oversee subcontractor expenses within their estimates. It enables users to price subcontracted work, evaluate bids, and monitor subcontractor tasks alongside in-house projects, all within a single estimate. This eliminates the hassle of switching between multiple spreadsheets. Designed specifically for heavy civil contractors, SharpeSoft ensures complete cost transparency prior to bid day, preventing any unexpected costs once the project is underway.