ProEst Software

Name: ProEst
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A construction estimating and takeoff software offering bid management and built-in CRM functionality.

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Product Overview

ProEst is a construction estimating software. Key features include flexible cost databases for up-to-date labor and materials data, digital takeoffs to calculate costs electronically, and bid day analysis. Additionally, it offers bid management, built-in CRM functionality, a variety of reporting templates, and conceptual reporting for historical bid information.

Pros

Built-in CRM functionality
Quick implementation and onboarding
Dozens of customizable, preset report templates
Both estimating and takeoff capabilities

Cons

Report writer tool requires improvement
Building of assemblies limited due to variable setup
Navigation not always intuitive

Target Market

General contractors, subcontractors, and businesses of any size, from under 5 to 100 employees. Construction companies ranging from civil contractors to small landscapers. Operations needing to manage customers, quotes, and estimates from a central location.

ProEst was acquired by Autodesk in 2021. While it’s still currently sold as a standalone system, it’s also part of the broader Autodesk Preconstruction Bundle, which includes the Takeoff, Docs, BuildingConnectedPro, Bid Board Pro, and Tradeapp products.

ProEst, now part of Autodesk, is a construction estimating software equipped with various cost databases and automation features. It facilitates the generation of precise estimates and proposals. On bid day, ProEst offers a comprehensive view of subcontractor costs, profit margins, exclusions, and other crucial details, aiding in informed decision-making.

Additionally, ProEst includes a digital takeoff feature, which allows for the electronic calculation of labor and material quantities, further enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of the estimating process.

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Key Features

Construction Proposals: Create standardized proposal formats
Construction CRM: Strengthen ties with clients and prospects
Construction Takeoffs: Perform quick digital on-screen takeoffs
Construction Reporting: Generate polished customizable reports
Conceptual Estimating: Forecast the viability of future projects
Cost Databases: Choose from four costing database options
Bid Management: Organize, view, and share project bids
Bid Analysis: Compare and contrast sub estimates
Invitation-to-Bid: Streamline subcontractor submissions
Document Management: View, modify, and share project documents
Construction Accounting: Create a seamless flow of information

Features by Industry

General Contractors: Connect and manage multiple teams, trades, and subcontractors.
Subcontractors: Automatically track, manage, and update labor and material costs.
Civil Construction: Accelerate workflows to keep complex infrastructure projects on track.
Education: Skill-building and support to the next generation of construction professionals.
Nonprofit: Free access to technology, training, and technical assistance to both staff members and volunteers.

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Pricing

The cost of ProEst starts at $5,000/year based on the amount of usage. There is no free trial available. There is no free version available.

Starting Price

$5,000 /year

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