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Description

LiveCosts is a financial management tool specifically designed for construction contractors who require enhanced oversight of project expenses, purchase orders, supplier invoices, and profit margins. It boasts a user base of over 20,000 individuals worldwide. With LiveCosts, users can monitor real-time project expenditures, manage budgets efficiently without relying on cumbersome spreadsheets, and provide finance, commercial, and site teams with a unified view of costs as they occur. This software enables teams to minimize administrative tasks, expedite invoice processing, identify overcharges at an early stage, and assess project alignment with financial goals before margins are compromised. The platform features comprehensive project cost tracking, management of purchase orders, supplier pricing catalogs, invoice processing capabilities, labor cost tracking, valuation assessments, reporting dashboards, an AI document parser, and seamless accounting integrations with popular systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. By using LiveCosts, construction firms can safeguard their profits, enhance cash flow management, and streamline the financial reporting process, making it quicker, clearer, and more precise. Additionally, the software empowers users to make informed decisions that can lead to improved project outcomes and financial performance.

Description

National Estimator Cloud allows you to create cost estimates directly from your web browser, featuring ten Craftsman cost databases. The accuracy of these estimates is limited by the fact that the estimators who compiled the figures lack knowledge of your subcontractors, suppliers, project plans, specifications, applicable building codes, and your workforce. It is important to note that we do not guarantee that construction will adhere to these prices, as no universal cost applies to every job. Effective estimates are tailored specifically to individual projects and contractors, relying on sound judgment, thorough analysis, and extensive experience. You can consider National Estimator Cloud as a valuable tool for forming a well-informed view of costs associated with your projects. This web-based platform eliminates the need for any downloads or discs, making it accessible from virtually anywhere. Additionally, National Estimator Cloud monitors completed and billed work as well as outstanding tasks that are yet to be billed, providing a comprehensive overview of project progress. For financial tracking, QuickBooks complements this by managing payments made and amounts still owed, allowing you to easily compare job costs against revenue. Ultimately, combining both tools enhances your ability to manage project finances effectively and make informed decisions.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
Sage Accounting Yes 
Xero Yes 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
Sage Accounting No 
Xero No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$13.99 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
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) Yes 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

LiveCosts

Founded

2018

Country

United Kingdom

Website

livecosts.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Craftsman

Founded

1952

Country

United States

Website

craftsman-book.com/national-estimator-cloud/

Product Features

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 

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 

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 

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