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Description

This software is a comprehensive tool designed for professionals in the building and construction industry, providing solutions for estimating, scheduling, accounting, quotes, bids, specifications, customer management, inventory, and a variety of other functions. Its user-friendly interface ensures that all your information requirements are met with ease. Offering an economical alternative to other options, this construction estimating software is a complete system capable of addressing all your software demands in the construction field. Over the years, Build In The Black has been a trusted choice among many custom home builders, who have worked collaboratively to identify and address their unique needs. As a result, Build In The Black continually evolves to incorporate improvements that cater to these specific requirements. The software's robust job management and scheduling features help maintain organization and efficiency, allowing you to quickly access your current tasks across all projects with just a click. Additionally, Build In The Black provides timely alerts about any potential delays or over-bookings across all your job sites, ensuring that you stay informed and in control. This adaptability makes it an essential tool for any construction professional looking to streamline their operations.

Description

Discover a user-friendly estimating software that you can learn to navigate in under an hour, making it an essential tool for managing construction expenses. This all-inclusive program is tailored for small custom builders, streamlining the cost-to-complete accounting process. Whether your company constructs 10 homes annually or 200, CBD2 is crafted to help minimize and manage direct construction expenditures effectively. It swiftly computes costs for materials like lumber, roofs, sheetrock, foundations, stucco, brick, countertops, and much more with minimal user input required. It stands out as the most efficient, straightforward, and budget-friendly estimating solution available today. This tool comes in the form of a preconfigured Spreadsheet for Microsoft Excel®. Always remember to try out the demo version before committing to the full purchase, ensuring it meets your expectations for your home building operations and is compatible with your computer system. Note that once a purchase is made, refunds are not available due to the nature of this downloadable software product, so make sure it aligns with your needs before finalizing your decision. It's essential to conduct thorough research and testing to find the best fit for your construction management requirements.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

$800 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39.95 one-time payment
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 No 
On-Premises No 
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) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Allentium Software

Website

www.buildintheblack.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Comprotex

Founded

1995

Country

United States

Website

www.comprotexsoftware.com/estimate.htm

Product Features

Construction Accounting

Accounts Payable No 
Accounts Receivable No 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Cash Management No 
Construction Breakdowns No 
General Ledger No 
Job Costing Yes 
Overrun Projections No 
Payroll Management Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 

Construction Estimating

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

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Commercial Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Contractors Yes 
Equipment Tracking Yes 
Estimating No 
Incident Reporting No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
RFI & Submittals No 
Residential Yes 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Timesheets No 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

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

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