Estimating Software

[RJS Contracts]

Can anyone give me some advice on estimating software available. We are looking to start pricing big new build site and commercial refurbs..

Many thanks

 

[1cees]

The best available is Best Bid by 1st Choice Electrical Estimating software. Also look at Digi Count Takeoff Pro

 

[Voltimax]

Thought I'd post here instead of starting a new thread. Does anyone here actually use the electrika software?

 

[mikgol]

Hey there,

May I suggest you sign up for the http://www.ultraboq.com.au estimating software beta trial - it starts on the 1st of November and will be 100% free.
Check out the website for a list of features to see if this is the kind of software your looking for.

I hope that helps!

Cheers,
Michael

 

[vegnomeat]

I have used Elektrika in the past, its ok but the prices aren't kept up to date and with prices changing so quickly these days I plumped for the *** estimating software. It's not free but the prices are accurate and probably saves me the money it costs anyway.

Regards

 

[Voltimax]

Hell man!
That SEC software is expensive!!!!
I bought a package from them in 2001 and it cost me £99. Of course it's useless to me now since I use windows 7

 

[vegnomeat]

Voltimax, why doesn't it run under Windows 7 ?

Regards

 

[Voltimax]

Because it's incompatible. Whenever a new operating system comes out there are always compatibility issues with software. Remember that package is almost 10 years old!

 

[CementCreek]

We have been using PlanSwift and it has always worked great for us. Does everything you would want and them some.

 

[Voltimax]

We have been using PlanSwift and it has always worked great for us. Does everything you would want and them some.

That's American software isn't it?

 

[Mike247]

It really depends on what you are looking for. There are links here to non uk software I don't know what those systems are like, but for uk contractors if it needs to be free you probably are looking at Electricka. If you need a wider database range that is updated as prices change you will probably need to pay for a systems, Luckins, etc. - as a lot of manufactures do not list on electricka. In the paid for options Pricelynx are worth looking at. Costs are at the lower end and support is free unlike most others paid for systems. Can't say if it's the right one for you (horses for courses), just try it on the 30 day option if the youtube videos don't give you enough insight