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Description

Ensign is a software suite tailored for contractors, focusing on estimating, takeoff, and quantity surveying to assist construction experts in generating precise cost estimates, proposals, and measurements efficiently. By integrating essential workflows into a unified and user-friendly platform that operates seamlessly on both cloud and Windows environments, it minimizes manual tasks and the potential for errors. The suite features advanced on-screen PDF takeoff tools that allow users to directly measure lengths and count symbols from digital drawings, eliminating the need for printing and significantly enhancing the speed of material and labor quantity assessments. Additionally, it includes estimating modules that provide regularly updated material pricing and standardized labor rates, enabling companies to create detailed, customized cost proposals that accurately reflect current market conditions. The system also facilitates comprehensive quantity surveying, allowing for the compilation of thorough breakdowns and variation reports, thereby enhancing billing precision and transparency in payment applications. This combination of features empowers construction professionals to streamline their processes and improve overall project management.

Description

IQ Builders offers a comprehensive AI-driven solution for takeoff and estimating tailored specifically for general contractors. By utilizing AI for takeoffs, users can easily quantify materials from plans, generate estimates, dispatch invoices, monitor vendor expenses, and manage progress billing, all within a single platform. Simply upload your plans, and the AI will efficiently count and assess the required materials, allowing you to produce a professional estimate in just minutes. This software facilitates seamless project management from the bidding stage to the final invoice while ensuring that all documents, costs, and payments are linked to the respective job. The free Starter plan supports up to three projects, while paid options expand to unlimited projects, enhanced AI takeoffs, progress billing, and additional integrations. Designed for small to mid-sized general contractors, this tool helps users streamline their bidding processes and secure more contracts without the hassle of managing multiple spreadsheets. By centralizing all aspects of project management, IQ Builders empowers contractors to focus on growth and efficiency.

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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$69 per user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
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 No 
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

Ensign

Founded

1980

Country

United Kingdom

Website

ensign.software/

Vendor Details

Company Name

IQ Builders

Country

United States

Website

iqbuilders.io

Product Features

Electrical Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Change Orders No 
Cost Database No 
Project Management No 
Quotes / Proposals No 
Takeoff 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 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 

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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