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Tools designed to make that first impression count
Faster takeoffs, more accurate estimates and professional bids are within your grasp. It’s all possible with Buildxact’s powerful preconstruction and project management features.
Accurate estimates with simple preconstruction software
Make estimate pricing and profitable bid management a thing of the past, with easy version tracking, integrated dealer pricing and instant preconstruction phase-to-construction phase conversions.
- Bid 5x faster and with greater efficiency using re-usable estimate templates. Don’t start from scratch each time.
- Connect with dealers to integrate up-to-date pricing and keep your construction projects profitable every time.
- Get rid of last-minute trips for unquoted items using integrated dealer item assemblies. Re-use for future projects of similar scope.
- Share multiple estimates with customers for different project options. Once accepted by project stakeholders, easily convert approved estimate versions into active construction projects.
Construction software completes on-screen takeoffs with simple computer commands
No more late-night takeoffs, with paper and scale rulers. With Buildxact’s leading edge, easy-to-use online takeoff tool, you can turnaround preconstruction data faster, with more accurate estimates.
- Complete takeoffs online, up to 80% faster.
- Measure floor plans and elevations in a few clicks.
- Price projects in one step with takeoffs automatically linked to the item costs.
- Maximize profits when you re-use your measurements, saving you more time.
Speed the bidding process, win more work
Make a lasting impression on customers with pre-formatted, well-presented bids, delivered quickly.
- Stand out from the competition with branded, professional bids, using a custom bid layout tool.
- Provide the information needed with a single online solution for optional cover pages, letter, bid items, allowances, specifications, terms and conditions.
- Get to contract stage quicker – project stakeholders can digitally accept their preferred bid via the cloud based Client Portal.
- Mitigate risk with notifications highlighting any cost differences between approved bid and estimate.
A centralized platform to find the right project partners
Featuring a one-to-many bidding function and integrated responses, managing dealer and contractor RFQs has never been easier – or faster.
- Submit one bid to multiple dealers and contractors, saving you time and getting bids issued faster.
- Easily view and compare all responses within an estimate – then integrate selected responses into the estimate with one click.
Hear from our customers
“One of the main reasons I chose Buildxact was to be able to do takeoffs in a PDF format and save all that information where I don’t have to do it again and again and again. It’s been a big time saver.”
“When you can do takeoffs in an hour or two it changes the game. It makes a huge difference on how we’re able to put together for a prospective client and communicate better with our dealers."
“I wanted to be able to give estimates and invoices and receipts that look professional and Buildxact was a no brainer for me in that. It was exactly what I needed.”
“Buildxact is very intuitive, especially the takeoff and final estimate. I can control what I want to show my client in their quote. Buildxact saves me time.”
“Now we’re able to give accurate estimation within plus or minus 3% of the actual cost. Buildxact makes it very easy to communicate and track information that’s vital not only to the customer but to ourselves as well."
“My accountant loves it because all she has to do is review the bottom line number, so across the board we’ve become more efficient."
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Streamline your residential construction business
Save time from first bid through takeoff-to-invoice. Buildxact makes it easy — flowing inputs seamlessly into a suite of construction estimating and management software tools that accelerate every step.
Faster
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
Load contract and pricing lists directly from spreadsheets or connect with your dealer’s live pricing.
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 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.
No surprise additional fees. Upgrades, maintenance, support and unlimited training is all included in your monthly fee. The only time you pay extra is when you add users to your account. The size of the fee is based on your subscription package. Check our pricing page for all the 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.
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