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Create accurate estimates in a fraction of the time
Rely on the estimating software designed specifically for residential builders and renovators.
Win more residential construction work with complete construction estimating software
You need more that estimating software. You need a complete set of software tools uniquely designed for residential builders and contractors. Do digital takeoffs and build accurate estimates using material costs provided by your supplier. Send digital RFQs all from the same platform.
Quote 5x faster
Use the digital takeoff tool to measure in a few clicks, align with labour and material costs to produce professional looking quotes faster and without the errors of clumsy spreadsheets.
Gain a competitive edge
Never miss an item with a checklist style estimating tool that easily creates an accurate estimate. Rest easy knowing your bid includes material, labor equipment costs and other overhead.
Simplify everything
Create a template based on available samples to reuse over and over for more consistent cost forecasting. Use dealer templates and pricing to eliminate manual calculations and streamline repeatable jobs accurately and efficiently.
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."
“Takeoffs before Buildxact were ridiculous! They just led to a lot of wasted time!”
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Know your numbers with simple construction job management software
- With Buildxact, you create accurate estimates that benefit your current work and improve ongoing job management for more accurate quotes on future projects.
- Add material and labour costs, equipment costs and markup to ensure complete project estimates that achieve your targeted profit margins.
- By creating online templates of your common construction projects, you overlook nothing, even for repetitive tasks that require many different types of materials.
- Moving to Buildxact is easy because previous templates saved using common spreadsheet software can be uploaded to Buildxact. Past estimates benefit future work—it’s that simple.
Quote faster to win more construction projects
- Use the on-screen takeoff tool to scale and measure your plans with just a few clicks of your computer mouse. Your takeoff data aligns measurements from your plans to specific tasks organised by categories.
- 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 software serves as a quote management tool that tracks quotes in a simple dashboard. See what’s being worked, what’s been sent to customers, and what they have approved.
Gain control and focus on what you do best
- Record keeping and financial reporting take less time, giving you more time to focus on the actual work done at the job site.
- Tracking estimates and documents is done online, in a single place.
- Skills you learn benefit multiple tasks. Change orders are quick and easy because you process them like estimates.
- Changes import directly into your budget reporting. Because there’s no double-handling of the data, errors that occur with handwritten notes are eliminated.
- Update your project schedule while processing change orders so that the homeowner quickly sees delays and budget impact.
End all the budget hassles with easy construction estimating software
- 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 quotes 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 construction estimating software to track estimated costs against your actuals as the project progresses.
Streamlined estimating is just the start
Save time from the first bid with efficient takeoffs, estimates and invoices. Buildxact makes estimating easy – flowing inputs seamlessly into a suite of cloud based construction management software tools that use key features to accelerate every step of your business.
Faster Takeoffs
Automatically generate takeoffs, bills of quantities, and instantly add costing information to your quote letter. Just upload your PDF plans, then measure and price your jobs with a few clicks.
More Accurate
Complete accurate estimates with real-time prices and item information directly from suppliers’ price lists. Do your estimate at a time that suits you.
More Professional
Quickly turn your estimates into sharp-looking quotes and invoices, using templates personalised with your logo, specifications, and PC/PS breakdowns.
More Efficient
Generate schedules automatically from your estimates. Identify critical paths. Adjust automatically when pushbacks occur. And save more time by keeping subcontractors in the loop via email and text.
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 interactive workshops, on-demand training webinars, a rich knowledge base of FAQs and 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
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.
