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Description
Asta Estimate is a powerful construction cost estimating tool designed to assist professionals in generating quick and precise cost estimates and quantity take-offs, which are essential for bidding and financial planning for projects of varying scales. This software allows for rapid and accurate quantity take-offs from 2D drawings using integration with platforms like Bluebeam, as well as from BIM models or by automatically populating project details, significantly accelerating the estimate development process. Users can create both customized and industry-standard cost libraries that encompass detailed pricing for labor, equipment, materials, and suppliers, facilitating straightforward cost planning from these resources. Additionally, its compatibility with project management tools such as Asta Powerproject allows for the seamless export of fully detailed estimates into schedules, ensuring alignment between cost data and project timelines. Asta Estimate also features modular enhancements such as BIM 5D, which caters to more sophisticated estimating processes, and provides climate modules in specific regions for comprehensive cost and environmental impact analysis. Overall, this robust software solution empowers construction professionals to streamline their estimating workflows while enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Description
Smartebuild stands out as the premier software for estimating construction costs and managing projects, catering to both residential and commercial builders, contractors, and tradespeople alike. In addition to partnering with contractors, we have created a solution that directly addresses the common challenges faced in our everyday work. Our Construction Management software has been developed through consultations with over 100 builders throughout Australia, in collaboration with various teams from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), enabling builders to oversee their projects more efficiently. You can estimate costs from anywhere, including your mobile device, allowing you to approach your job estimates with assurance. The platform supports the receipt of quotes or the use of Price Lists, all while being entirely web-based and cloud-hosted. Flexibility is key, as you can cancel or modify your subscription at any time without being tied to a contract. Users benefit from regular, complimentary updates and continuous improvements. Placing orders is straightforward, even via mobile, and you can easily prepare and send Variations. Additionally, the software facilitates expense management and tracking, ensuring you never miss an important call with the Call Forward Sheet feature. You’ll also have the capability to schedule jobs effectively for site supervision, making it an indispensable tool for any builder. Ultimately, Smartebuild is designed to simplify and enhance the management of your construction projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$189 AUD per month (inc GST)
Estimator A$189/month, Builder A$379/month, both including GST. Annual is ten months for twelve. Unlimited users, storage and projects on every plan. No lock-in contract.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Elecosoft
Founded
1895
Country
United Kingdom
Website
elecosoft.com/products/asta-estimate/
Vendor Details
Company Name
SmarteBuild
Founded
2016
Country
Australia
Website
smartebuild.com.au
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
No
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
What-if Analysis
No
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Yes
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Calculators
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
Yes
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
No
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
Yes
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Contract Management
Yes
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
No
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Offline Access
No
RFI & Submittals
No
Residential
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Timesheets
Yes
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
No
Budget Management
Yes
Client Portal
Yes
Collaboration Tools
No
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Yes
Customizable Templates
No
Gantt Charts
Yes
Idea Management
No
Kanban Board
No
Milestone Tracking
No
Portfolio Management
No
Resource Management
No
Time & Expense Tracking
Yes
Traditional Methodologies
No