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Average Ratings 48 Ratings

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Average Ratings 12 Ratings

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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.

Description

PLEXXIS is a subcontractor solution uniting project management, accounting, estimating, takeoff and mobile apps on a single tech stack. Plexxis also provides 100% in-house implementation and support services and PLAIN LANGUAGE agreements that PROTECT SUBCONTRACTORS FROM; 1) UNFAIR SUBSCRIPTIONS: Lack of transparency of total cost to onboard, and/or misrepresentation of products and services while failing to provide fair options for cancellation. 2) CLOUD CUFFING: When software vendors charge license or subscription fees BEFORE the client is LIVE while also keeping client data hostage in order to extort additional payments. 3) SMOKE STACKING: When software vendors oversell the level of integration of products in a tech stack. 4) OVERAGES: When software vendor provides just service rates and non-committal plan or suggested cost to onboard in a way that sets the client up for change orders

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

About Time No 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft Project Yes 
Paychex Flex No 
WorkMax Complete Suite No 

Integrations

About Time Yes 
Microsoft Excel No 
Microsoft Project No 
Paychex Flex Yes 
WorkMax Complete Suite Yes 

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 

Pricing Details

Pricing is dependent on volume of users and applications requested. Please contact Plexxis #buildTRUTH team
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
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 Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SharpeSoft

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.sharpesoft.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Plexxis Software

Founded

1999

Country

Langford, B.C. & Brampton, ON, Canada

Website

www.plexxis.com

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.

Product Features

Construction Accounting

Accounts Payable No 
Accounts Receivable No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Cash Management No 
Construction Breakdowns No 
General Ledger No 
Job Costing No 
Overrun Projections No 
Payroll Management No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quotes / Estimates 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 Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Building Product Database Yes 
Calculators Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
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 Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Quote Management Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff Yes 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Construction Management

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

Construction Scheduling

Bid Management No 
Change Orders No 
Gantt Charts No 
Job Scheduling No 
Project Scheduling No 
Rescheduling No 
Staff Calendar No 
Task Management No 

Contractor Management

Contractor Database No 
Insurance Tracking No 
License Tracking No 
Permit Tracking No 
Skills & Competencies No 
Task Management No 
Work Hour Tracking No 

Field Service Management

Billing & Invoicing No 
Contact Database No 
Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
Electronic Signature No 
Inventory Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Payment Collection in the Field No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Service History Tracking No 
Time Clock No 
Work Order Management 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 

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Building Product Database Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Customer Management No 
Project Management Yes 
Quote Management Yes 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff Yes 

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 

Tool Management

Calibration Management No 
Fixed Asset Management No 
Issue & Return Management No 
Job Costing No 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Order Management No 
Tool Kitting No 

Tradesman Job Management

Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
For Builders Yes 
For Electricians No 
For Field Service Businesses No 
For HVAC No 
For Plumbers No 
For Roofers Yes 
Invoicing No 
Job Tracking No 
Payments No 
Quoting No 
Reporting No 
Scheduling No 
Time Tracking No 

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