Construction estimating tool

Construction Estimating Software Built for Specialty Subcontractors

TradeBid is estimating software for construction subcontractors: upload plans, get an itemized bid, and send a branded PDF proposal.

Move from plan set or scope document to an editable construction estimate and professional bid proposal faster.

The short answer: Construction estimating software helps contractors organize quantities, labor, materials, markup, and exclusions into a bid they can review and send. TradeBid focuses that workflow on specialty subcontractors who need to respond quickly without enterprise software overhead.

  • Turn project scope into organized bid line items.
  • Keep estimating decisions editable until the proposal is sent.
  • Use the same estimate to create a clean client-facing PDF.

Estimating Software for Construction Subcontractors

Estimating software for construction should match how subcontractors actually bid: by trade, from the plans, with line items you can check and edit. TradeBid turns a plan set or scope into an itemized draft for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, roofing, framing, drywall, painting and more, then exports a branded PDF proposal. Try it free for 7 days with 3 bids and 1 takeoff.

Construction Estimating Software for Small Contractors

Small contractors need estimating software that is quick to learn and priced for the number of bids they actually send. TradeBid is itemized bidding software: it turns plans into editable line items and a branded PDF proposal, without enterprise setup or training. See our construction proposal software and construction estimating software for Mac.

Frequently asked questions

What should estimating software include?

At minimum: scope capture, quantities, labor and material pricing, markup, exclusions, review controls, and a proposal export.

Can it replace estimator judgment?

No. It reduces repetitive setup work, but the contractor owns the final scope and price.

Does TradeBid support different trades?

Yes. It supports common specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, roofing, framing, drywall, painting, and more.

Is there construction estimating software for small business?

Yes. TradeBid is built for small and mid-size subcontractors. Plans start at $149/month, a single bid is $100, and every plan starts with a 7-day trial for $0.00.

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