Construction Estimating Software
The estimating software contractors actually win bids with.
BidEngine turns PDF plans, specs, and ITBs into accurate estimates and client-ready proposals — backed by RSMeans pricing across 24 trades and reviewed by real estimators before you submit.
- AI scope and quantity takeoff from your bid set
- RSMeans-backed unit costs, regional adjustments
- Branded proposals generated automatically
- Human estimator review on every bid
Why contractors switch to BidEngine
Built for the way contractors actually bid.
Stop blocking out two days for one estimate. Upload, review, send the same afternoon.
24 trades, regional adjustments, real material costs. No more guessing margins.
Branded PDF proposals generated from the estimate — ready for the GC or owner.
SMC's in-house estimators verify your numbers before you submit.
Teams that ship 3x more bids per month with the same headcount close more work.
Kanban pipeline, document expiry alerts, materials briefs — all in one place.
FAQ
Construction estimating software, answered.
What is construction estimating software?
It analyzes plans and specs to produce material, labor, and equipment costs. BidEngine adds AI scope extraction and RSMeans pricing across 24 trades.
How accurate is AI estimating?
BidEngine pairs AI extraction with RSMeans unit costs and human review by our estimating team — numbers are bid-ready, not guesswork.
How fast can I produce an estimate?
Upload a bid set in the morning; have a reviewed estimate and proposal the same afternoon.
Does it work for federal contracts?
Yes. See our /federal-contracts-checklist for the full process; BidEngine handles federal bid sets natively.
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