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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

Groundplan serves as an estimation tool designed for construction firms, aiding in both project oversight and documentation management. This solution is applicable across various sectors, including plumbing, electrical, fire safety, HVAC, roofing, and landscaping. One of Groundplan's key advantages is its capability for real-time collaboration among estimators and team members during the development of estimation plans. Furthermore, Groundplan offers a range of features such as managing formulas, creating estimate worksheets, counting items, and additional functionalities to enhance efficiency. Ultimately, Groundplan stands out as a comprehensive resource for construction professionals seeking to streamline their estimation processes and improve project outcomes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Asta Powerproject Yes 
Bluebeam Revu Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Simpro No 
XML Yes 

Integrations

Asta Powerproject No 
Bluebeam Revu No 
Microsoft Excel No 
Simpro Yes 
XML No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

starting price $69/month
Free Trial Yes 
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 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 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 Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecosoft

Founded

1895

Country

United Kingdom

Website

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

3 Stack

Founded

2013

Country

Australia

Website

www.groundplan.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

Takeoff

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

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