Tracking building projects is a challenge. Keep on top of all the moving parts with construction management software, an essential tool for the home construction businesses.
Finish material takeoffs in a fraction of the time
Quote more work using construction takeoff software and estimating software designed for residential builders and renovators
End the paperwork hassle
with quick and easy digital takeoffs
Tired of the guesswork and frustration of spreadsheets and manual measurement? Use digital plans and simple point-and-click computer skills to win more work.
Quote 5x faster
Use digital construction takeoff software to measure and count materials in a few clicks, align with material costs and connect with estimating software to produce professional looking quotes faster.
Purchase materials online
Performing accurate takeoffs online enables superior collaboration with suppliers. Use supplier recipes and pricing to streamline repeatable jobs accurately and efficiently.
Simplify everything
Never miss an item with checklist style estimates and easily create accurate quotes that include labour and overhead.
Hear from our customers
“Since using Buildxact’s estimating and job management software, I can produce estimates and quotes much faster and this ultimately helps me win more work."
“All documents for every project are in one location and there’s great integration of information between myself, from an estimating point-of-view, to a project manager on site. My quoting time for projects has dramatically reduced, and the fact that we’re sending out purchase orders now for everything is great.”
"A takeoff for a build, could take two, three days...up to a week. With Buildxact, I’m down to under a day to get all my takeoffs done and ready to quote, and also ready to order when the job comes through."
“When I create a purchase order with Buildxact, I just click on each item and I send it off to my supplier. My orders arrive onsite. I don't have to have files and papers everywhere. It's easy!”
“I’m a busy mum. I run a very busy household and a very busy business. Using Buildxact has basically allowed us to work less hours on quotes."
Save time. Do it once, use it again
- With Buildxact, you create accurate estimates that benefit your current work and improve both your takeoff process and project management;
- Add contractor labour costs, equipment costs along with markup to ensure complete project estimates that achieve your targeted profit margins;
- By creating online templates of your common construction projects, you overlook nothing, which helps with repetitive tasks, like door or window installations, that require many different types and counts of materials;
- Moving your business to Buildxact is easy because you can upload templates saved using common spreadsheet software. Past estimates benefit future work—it’s that simple.
Quote 5x faster to win more business
- Because Buildxact is cloud-based software, you can submit material orders and RFQs anytime, from anywhere that has an internet connection;
- Construction estimating becomes more powerful because detailed line items produce complete, professional proposals 5x faster than spreadsheets;
- Buildxact on-screen takeoff software is part of a complete estimating software solution. Use Buildxact to track quotes in a simple dashboard. See what is being worked, what is pending with customers, and what’s been accepted by the customer.
Better control your construction projects
- Record keeping and financial reporting take less time than using a manual process, giving you more time to focus on the actual work done at the job site;
- Tracking estimates and documents becomes a cloud-based process, done in a single place, with a single set of project management tools;
- Skills you learn using takeoff software and estimating benefit multiple tasks. Change orders are quick and easy because you process them like estimates using the same construction software;
- Changes import directly into your construction project budgets. Because there’s no double-handling of the data, you eliminate errors that occur with handwritten notes;
- Update your project schedule while processing change orders so that the homeowner quickly sees delays and budget impact.
End the budget guesswork
- Project invoices and budgets are quickly generated from the same categories and line items used in your project estimate;
- Imagine ordering supplies and planning subcontractor bids for subsequent home builds with the confidence that nothing has been missed;
- By tracking actual project costs against estimated line items, past projects make future estimating and budgeting more accurate;
- Use Buildxact to track estimated costs against your actuals as the build progresses.
Digital takeoffs are just the start
Unlike most takeoff software, Buildxact is a centralized hub for home construction professionals. Save time from first bid through takeoff to invoicing. Buildxact makes estimating easy — flowing inputs seamlessly into a suite of construction management software tools that accelerate your every step.
Faster Takeoffs
Automatically generate takeoffs, bills of quantities, and instantly add costing information to create more winning bids. Just upload your PDF plans and blueprints. Then measure and price with a few clicks.
More Accurate
Complete accurate estimates with real-time prices and item information directly from suppliers’ price lists. Estimate at a time that suits you.
More Professional
Quickly turn your estimates into sharp-looking quotes and invoices, using templates personalized with your logo, specifications, and PC/PS breakdowns.
More Efficient
Generate schedules automatically from job costing. Identify critical paths. Adjust tasks automatically when pushbacks occur. And save more time by keeping construction contractors in the loop.
Easy to integrate
Your Buildxact information flows straight into your accounting and management software. Integrations with Xero, Quickbooks, Deputy and other software takes you seamlessly from takeoff through billing.
Support
Get the support you need. Our friendly team of experts are available to answer any question. We also offer free trials, interactive workshops, on-demand training webinars, a rich knowledge base of FAQs, tips and 1:1 consultation.
A simple monthly payment includes customer support, training and upgrades.
Discover all the capabilities Buildxact has to offer
Win more work
Manage the build
Track finances
What has our attention
Successful home construction pros stay competitive by mastering the art of bidding to bring in their share of work.
How you estimate and conduct your project management can affect the accuracy of the budget for construction costs and that budget can reveal as early as possible if the job will deliver a satisfactory result for the homeowner and turn a profit for you, the builder.
Learn how to reduce construction costs effectively to boost revenue and optimize business costs with Buildxact.
Conceptual estimating is an estimate of the construction costs based on the designer's preliminary sketches and specifications.
When you are part of the construction industry, winning bids and tenders is vital to the success of your business. This makes the construction estimate a crucial step in creating a building company that earns profits, has high customer satisfaction and continues to grow.
FAQs
For builders: The Entry subscription is for builders, contractors and estimators just starting out with takeoffs and estimates using software. Buildxact designed Pro for builders already accustomed to using software and for builders typically involved in whole-of-house projects using small teams of 1-3 people. Pro offers a full set of project management tools, like scheduling and professional invoicing.
For suppliers: The Pro package for suppliers is designed for account managers and store managers looking to free up time spent on multiple pricing conversations so that more time can be spent consulting with customers. The Enterprise package adds the ability to control user access to specific features.
There are no additional fees. Upgrades, maintenance, support and unlimited training is all included in your subscription fee. The only time you pay extra is when you add extra users to your account. Check out our pricing page for full details.
Buildxact offers 3 annual plan options (Entry, Pro or Teams). Each is designed to meet your specific business needs, and you can pay your annual plan in monthly installments or save money by paying in full upfront. See our pricing for all the details.
No. Buildxact is for construction estimation and construction management. It does not offer computer-aided design or drafting functions.
Yes, you can. It’s possible to upgrade your subscription from Entry to Pro or Pro to Teams at any stage. Contact our Customer Support Team by clicking the chat button on the bottom right of your screen in Buildxact.
