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Description
Elecosoft Bidcon is a sophisticated software solution designed for construction cost estimation, enabling industry professionals to create precise and comprehensive cost assessments and quantity take-offs that facilitate competitive bids, financial planning, and 5D planning processes throughout the entirety of a project. The software boasts an array of robust core functionalities, including customizable cost libraries that empower users to construct and manage intricate breakdowns of expenses related to materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor fees, along with the ability to import data from Excel; it also features advanced search and filtering options for swift data analysis and seamless import/export functions for efficient data transfer to and from external files. Furthermore, Bidcon enhances tender management capabilities by allowing users to send inquiries to various subcontractors and evaluate their responses, thereby improving the decision-making process; the inclusion of pre-built templates also aids in minimizing errors and fostering consistency in the estimating process. In addition to these features, advanced functionalities allow users to publish estimates online for secure access via authorized browsers while also enabling the establishment of user accounts and permissions to ensure controlled and safe collaboration among team members. This unique combination of features makes Elecosoft Bidcon an invaluable tool for construction professionals aiming to streamline their estimating workflows and enhance project outcomes.
Description
Carlson Takeoff is a program designed for calculating cut and fill volumes and preparing data for layout or machine control, capable of estimating projects by digitizing paper plans, utilizing PDFs, or working with electronic CAD files. It is offered in two versions: Takeoff OEM and Takeoff Suite. The Takeoff OEM version includes a built-in AutoCAD® engine and has all the features of the Takeoff Suite, which requires a separately purchased AutoCAD® or comes with built-in IntelliCAD®. The Takeoff Suite consists of various modules such as Carlson CADnet, Carlson Trench, and Carlson GeoTech, along with Carlson Construction, all of which are seamlessly integrated with Carlson Civil and Hydrology to cater to diverse customer requirements. Uniquely, Carlson Takeoff stands out as the sole estimating software that operates on either the AutoCAD or IntelliCAD engine. By functioning natively within the DWG environment, Carlson Takeoff provides users with a significant "CAD Advantage" when estimating based on electronic files from engineers, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in the estimation process. This integration simplifies workflows and improves collaboration among stakeholders involved in construction projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Adobe Acrobat
No
Asta Powerproject
Yes
AutoCAD
No
Bluebeam Revu
Yes
Microsoft Edge
No
XML
Yes
Integrations
Microsoft Excel
Yes
Adobe Acrobat
Yes
Asta Powerproject
No
AutoCAD
Yes
Bluebeam Revu
No
Microsoft Edge
Yes
XML
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$9000
Free Trial
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Elecosoft
Founded
1895
Country
United Kingdom
Website
elecosoft.com/us/products/bidcon/features/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Carlson Software
Founded
1983
Country
United States
Website
www.carlsonsw.com/product/carlson-takeoff
Product Features
BIM
2D Drawing
No
3D Modeling
No
Change Management
No
Collaboration
No
Conflict Tracking
No
Design Modeling
No
Document Management
No
For Facility Management
No
Mobile Access
No
Scheduling
No
Construction Bid Management
Bidder Management
No
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
No
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
RFP Management
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
Version Control
No
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
Job Costing
Bills of Material
No
Budgeting & Forecasting
No
Change Orders
No
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
No
Invoice Management
No
Overrun Reporting
No
Percent-Complete Tracking
No
Production Cost Tracking
No
Purchase Order Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
Time Tracking
No
Work Order Management
No
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
No
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Product Features
Architecture
2D Drawing
No
3D Modeling
Yes
BIM Modeling
No
Bills of material
Yes
Building Information Modeling
Yes
Client Management
No
Contact Management
Yes
Contract Management
No
Document Management
No
Drafting
Yes
Manufacturing Design Data
No
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Management
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes/Proposals
Yes
Visualization / Presentation
No
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Yes
Audit Trail
Yes
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
Yes
Electrical Estimating
Yes
HVAC Estimating
Yes
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
Yes
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
Yes
Takeoff
3D View
Yes
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
Yes
Electronic Plans
Yes
Elevation Checking
Yes
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No