Estimating & Bidding

Housecall Pro is a cloud-based field service management platform built for residential home service contractors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, it serves 45,000+ businesses across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, roofing, painting, landscaping, and 50+ other trades. The platform covers the full job lifecycle — scheduling, dispatching, estimating, invoicing, payments, GPS fleet tracking, CRM, online booking, and marketing automation — delivered via web and native iOS/Android apps. Operated by parent company Codefied Inc., it also runs subsidiaries BuildBook and Trade Academy.

Buildertrend is a cloud-based construction project management platform purpose-built for residential homebuilders, custom home builders, and remodelers. Founded in 2006 in Omaha, Nebraska, it serves 20,000+ contractors and has been used on more than half of all new home builds in the U.S. The platform unifies sales management (CRM, proposals, e-signatures, email marketing), project management (scheduling, change orders, daily logs, punch lists, client portal), and financial management (estimates, budgets, job costing, invoicing, payments, warranties) into a single subscription. It offers native iOS and Android apps and integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto, Salesforce, HubSpot, and other tools. Backed by Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and HGGC since 2020; acquired CoConstruct in 2021.

Autodesk Build is a cloud-based construction project management platform that evolved from PlanGrid and BIM 360, now part of the Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma Build) suite. It centralizes document management, RFIs, submittals, cost management, scheduling, field operations, quality, and safety workflows across the full construction project lifecycle. Trusted on 2M+ projects globally, it is used by general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and owners on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

Xactimate is the industry-standard property damage repair cost estimating platform developed by Xactware, a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics. Originally founded in 1986 and acquired by ISO (now Verisk) in 2006, it is used by approximately 80% of insurance repair contractors and 19 of the top 25 U.S. property insurers. The platform provides a continuously updated regional pricing database covering materials, labor, and equipment for hundreds of geographies, enabling restoration contractors, roofers, painters, and general contractors to produce insurance-defensible estimates. Xactimate operates across desktop, web, and mobile and includes tools like Sketch AR (LiDAR-powered floor plan capture), XactScope (guided estimating), XactRebuild (mitigation-to-rebuild workflow automation), Time and Materials job cost tracking, and XactAnalysis for claims performance dashboards and workflow management.

Sage 100 Contractor is a construction-specific accounting and project management platform built for small to mid-size specialty contractors and general contractors. Originally developed as Master Builder Software (founded ~1980 by Dan Smith), acquired by Intuit in 2001, then by Sage Software in 2006, and rebranded Sage 100 Contractor. The platform integrates job cost accounting, construction payroll (including union and certified payroll), estimating, project management, service dispatch, scheduling, and document control in a single system. It supports both on-premise and cloud-hosted deployment and is used by approximately 18,000+ contractor businesses across the US.

CMiC is a unified construction ERP platform providing integrated project management, financials, and field operations software purpose-built for general contractors and ENR-ranked construction firms.

Dodge Construction Network is North America's leading construction intelligence platform, providing project data, market analytics, and early-stage project tracking from pre-planning through construction start to help contractors and suppliers identify and win work.

HCSS provides estimating, field operations, job costing, equipment management, and safety software purpose-built for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors.

Electrical estimating software for electrical and ICT contractors, covering the workflow from takeoff and bid through purchasing, project management and billing.

End-to-end business management for commercial landscape, snow and ice, and janitorial contractors — estimating on production factors, crew scheduling, job costing and invoicing in one system.

Solar design and sales platform — remote 3D roof modeling with LIDAR shade analysis, NEC-validated layouts, permit-ready plan sets and customer proposals, all without a site visit.

simPRO is a cloud-based field service management and job management platform purpose-built for trade contractors. Founded in 2002 in Brisbane, Australia by an electrical contractor and a software engineering student, it covers the full job lifecycle from quoting and estimating through scheduling, dispatch, inventory, invoicing, and reporting. It is widely used by HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and general-contracting businesses across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. The platform scales from single-trade service companies to multi-division commercial contractors with project management complexity.

BuildOps is an all-in-one commercial contractor management platform purpose-built for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and life safety, and refrigeration contractors. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, it unifies service management, project management, financials, and CRM into a single cloud-based system with AI-powered automation (OpsAI). The platform targets mid-size to enterprise commercial trade contractors and has achieved unicorn status with over $250M in total funding.

Cloud-based construction preconstruction and operations platform offering AI-accelerated takeoff, estimating, proposal generation, and field collaboration tools. Serves general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and suppliers with solutions spanning plan management, digital measurement, cost estimating, and mobile field operations. Founded by Phil Ogilby and Justin Ogilby, STACK integrates with major ERP and accounting systems including QuickBooks, Sage, and Acumatica.

PlanSwift is a Windows-based digital takeoff and estimating software by ConstructConnect (a Roper Technologies company) that allows construction contractors to click directly on digitized blueprints to measure areas, lengths, and counts, then automatically generate material and labor cost estimates. Originally founded in 2007 and acquired by ConstructConnect in 2018, it serves general contractors and specialty trades with customizable assemblies, Excel live-link integration, a QuickBooks export plugin, and an AI-powered Takeoff Boost suite. Priced at $2,000/year for the Professional plan.

Roofr is an all-in-one roofing CRM built specifically for roofing contractors, combining aerial measurement reports, instant estimating, digital proposals with e-signatures, invoicing, payments, material ordering, and job pipeline management. Founded in 2016 by third-generation roofer Richard Nelson and Kevin Redman, Roofr serves over 12,000 roofing companies across North America with a cloud-based platform designed to take a job from lead capture to signed contract and payment in one workflow.

JobNimbus is a cloud-based CRM and project management platform purpose-built for residential exterior contractors, with the strongest concentration in roofing, siding, gutters, and remodeling. Founded in 2013 in Lehi, Utah, it serves 8,000+ contractor businesses with tools spanning lead tracking, estimating, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, payments, and marketing automation. JobNimbus acquired SumoQuote (quoting) and Roofer Marketers (digital marketing agency) in 2023, and raised a $330M growth investment from Sumeru Equity Partners in November 2024. It is widely regarded as the leading CRM for roofing sales-focused contractors.

AccuLynx is an all-in-one business management platform built exclusively for roofing contractors. Developed by ExactLogix, Inc., it covers the full job lifecycle from lead capture and CRM through estimating, production scheduling, material ordering, insurance restoration tracking, invoicing, and payments. The platform integrates directly with aerial measurement providers (EagleView, Hover, GAF QuickMeasure), major roofing distributors (ABC Supply, SRS Distribution, QXO), and QuickBooks, making it the dominant vertical SaaS choice for residential and commercial roofing companies.

Leap is a vertical SaaS platform for roofing, remodeling, windows-doors, and home improvement contractors. It combines an in-home digital sales app (SalesPro) with a full-cycle CRM covering lead management, estimating, proposals, e-signature, financing, production management, invoicing, and payments. The platform is known for its 'Good, Better, Best' proposal pricing, measurement integrations (EagleView, Hover, QuickMeasure), and 35+ partner integrations including QuickBooks and CompanyCam.

PandaDoc is a cloud-based document automation and e-signature platform that helps contractors and sales teams create proposals, contracts, and quotes faster. Widely used by general contractors, roofing companies, HVAC firms, and other trades to build branded proposals from templates, collect legally-binding e-signatures, and process payments — all in one workflow. Integrates with CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce and accounting tools like QuickBooks.

Electrical estimating, digital takeoff and reporting for electrical, low-voltage, datacom and solar contractors — IntelliBid, SureCount and Conest Connect.

Construction estimating software for contractors with database pricing, quantity takeoffs, and bid management.

Sales and estimating platform for residential roofing, siding, windows, and doors contractors, with integrated financing and digital contracts.

Aerial measurement and property intelligence platform providing instant roof, wall, and property measurements from aerial imagery for contractors and insurers.

3D property measurement platform using smartphone photos to generate instant, accurate exterior measurements for siding, roofing, windows, and doors contractors.

All-in-one construction project management software with field reporting, scheduling, estimating, and financial tracking at an accessible price point.

4castplus is a cloud-based project cost management platform for construction and engineering firms, integrating estimating, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and earned value management into one system.

Archdesk is an all-in-one construction project management platform covering estimation, scheduling, procurement, document control, and financials across the full project lifecycle from bid to closeout.

Aurigo provides cloud-based capital program management software for public-sector owners and agencies to plan, estimate, bid, and manage large infrastructure and facilities projects.

Beck Technology provides the DESTINI Cloud suite of AI-powered preconstruction software, uniting takeoff, estimating, bid leveling, and cost analytics for general contractors and construction managers.

Benchmark Estimating provides cost and carbon estimating software for infrastructure asset owners, contractors, and consultants across transport, water, and energy sectors.

Causeway provides integrated construction and maintenance software covering estimating, project accounting, tendering, workforce management, and supply chain for contractors and infrastructure operators.

Cosuno is an AI-based tendering and subcontractor management platform for construction that automates bid distribution, comparison, and price forecasting for general contractors and project developers.

Eque2 provides fully integrated cloud construction software covering estimating, accounting/ERP, and housebuilding for contractors in the UK and Ireland.

Infotech provides cloud-based electronic bidding and civil construction management software, primarily serving state DOTs, local agencies, and civil contractors.

JDM Technology Group is a construction software holding company that acquires and operates a portfolio of 35+ vertical market software products covering estimating, accounting, project management, and operations for the built environment.

Joist is a mobile estimating, invoicing, and payment collection app built for contractors across trades including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and general contracting.

Kahua is a cloud-based construction project management platform serving owners, GCs, program managers, and specialty contractors across the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through asset handover.

Nomitech develops CostOS, an enterprise-level cost estimating software combining BIM 3D/2D takeoff, AI insights, and big data analytics for large-scale construction, energy, and infrastructure projects.

RedTeam is a construction management platform built for commercial general contractors, covering preconstruction bidding, job costing, project management, and field operations in one integrated solution.

SharpeSoft provides cloud-based estimating and bid management software purpose-built for heavy civil construction contractors.

TCLI provides heavy civil construction estimating, field tracking, and billing software designed for contractors bidding DOT and infrastructure projects.

PDF and digital-plan quantity takeoff software used across construction trades, with AI-assisted measurement and multi-user collaboration in its Premier tier.

ACCA-approved HVAC load calculation and system design software — Right-Suite Universal for Manual J/S/D/N, plus Right-J Mobile and Right-Mobile Consultant for in-home work.

Landscape business management built around budgeting and estimating — LMN prices work off a real overhead budget, then tracks crew time and job costs against it.

End-to-end solar design, sales and project management that is free for installers — auto 3D design, shade, proposals with financing, hardware BOM and a built-in CRM.

Solar design, proposal and permitting platform from Enphase — LIDAR 3D modeling, NREL/NYSERDA/CEC-verified shade analysis, and automated permit packages.

Sales and estimating software built for painting contractors — on-site estimates, signable proposals, CRM and project management in one system.

Business management platform for flooring dealers — POS, floor covering estimation, inventory, install scheduling and accounting in one system.

Kickserv is a cloud-based field service management platform designed for small to mid-sized home service businesses. It covers the full job lifecycle — customer management, estimating, scheduling, dispatch, GPS tracking, invoicing, and online payments — in a straightforward, affordable package. Originally launched in 2006 as ServiceSidekick, it rebranded in 2011 and was acquired by EverCommerce in 2023, joining the EverPro portfolio alongside ServiceFusion and Profit Rhino.

Cloud-based remodeling estimating software built specifically for residential contractors, handymen, and general contractors. Provides a localized cost database of 15,000+ line items across 400 U.S. markets (powered by the RemodelMAX database, which Clear Estimates acquired in 2020), 500+ project templates, quarterly price updates, professional PDF proposal generation with pre-written contract language, payable invoicing with credit card and ACH payment acceptance via Clearent, and integrations with QuickBooks, Buildertrend, and CRMs via Zapier.

Knowify is a cloud-based construction management platform built for trade contractors and specialty subcontractors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, it serves as an all-in-one system for estimating, project management, job costing, field service management, time tracking, subcontractor management, and QuickBooks-integrated financial operations. Knowify positions itself as the leading QuickBooks integration in construction, targeting small to mid-size electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and general contracting businesses.

Construction management software for remodelers and general contractors with job costing, budgeting, and client communication tools.

Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) is construction management ERP software for contractors with estimating, project management, and accounting integration.

Cloud-based construction estimating software with digital takeoffs, cost databases, and bid management.

1build provides on-demand construction estimating services and live local cost data, enabling contractors to upload plans and receive professional estimates or integrate cost data via API.

Cloud construction CRM for MEP subcontractors — bid management, estimating, project management and service management in one system, with dedicated tools for building automation and security-system estimating.

ContractComplete is a cloud-based construction contract administration platform that streamlines the full workflow from bid management and tendering through change orders, progress billing, and payment certification for unit-price contracts.

ConWize is a cloud-based construction estimating, bidding, and procurement platform that connects preconstruction tendering with execution-phase contract and budget management for general contractors and subcontractors.

Finario is an enterprise CapEx management platform that streamlines the full capital investment lifecycle — from budgeting and business case approval to project forecasting and post-completion review.

Gryps is an AI-powered capital project data platform that centralizes project and facility data from multiple systems to give construction owners real-time analytics, dashboards, and insights.

Join is a preconstruction and design-phase management platform that helps GCs, owners, and design teams collaborate on cost tracking, scenario evaluation, and design decisions in real time.

LiveCosts is a real-time job costing platform that tracks labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs against project budgets with automated invoice management and financial reporting for construction contractors.

StratusVue provides a cloud-based construction management suite for commercial GCs, covering bid management, document management, project management, and job cost management.

Thunderbolt Pipeline is a construction CRM and bid management platform that helps subcontractors and GCs track bids, plan workforce capacity, and analyze win/loss data to improve margins.

Countfire is an electrical estimating software designed to automate the takeoff process for electrical contractors. It helps users quickly and accurately count items from drawings and generate comprehensive bids.

CSSP provides comprehensive construction software solutions, specializing in estimating, takeoff, and project management. It is designed for general contractors and specialty trades seeking to streamline their pre-construction and project execution processes.

Estimating and takeoff software built for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors, with tiered estimating packages and a design-build takeoff tool.

Electrical and plumbing estimating, billing and material-pricing software; its Electrical Bid Manager ships with a large library of items and assemblies with maintained pricing.

Fence estimating software that draws fence lines on satellite maps and turns them straight into a material list, quote and work order.