Estimating Software We Use

The digital takeoff, estimating and cost-data tools our estimators use to deliver accurate, auditable construction estimates for North Carolina projects.

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Answer First

What Software Do Construction Estimators Use?

Professional construction estimators use digital takeoff software to measure quantities from drawings, estimating software and cost databases to price labor and materials, and spreadsheets to organize and deliver results. North Carolina Cost Estimating combines these tools with estimator judgment and a second-estimator review.

Software makes estimating faster and more consistent, but it does not replace experience. Our estimators use tools to measure and organize; they apply knowledge of construction methods, North Carolina costs and specifications to produce the final numbers.

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Our Toolkit

Software and Data We Use

Digital Takeoff Software

[e.g., PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu] for measuring areas, lengths and counts from PDF and CAD drawings.

Estimating Software

[e.g., Sage Estimating, ProEst, Trimble Accubid for electrical, QuickPen for mechanical] for pricing and labor units.

Cost Databases

[e.g., RSMeans / Gordian] national cost data, localized with North Carolina supplier and labor pricing.

BIM & CAD Tools

[e.g., Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD] for model-based quantities where models are provided.

Microsoft Excel

Editable, transparent deliverables you can adjust, share and import.

Secure File Sharing

[e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint] with restricted access for your documents.

File Formats

Which File Formats Can You Send?

We accept PDF drawing sets, DWG/DXF CAD files, Revit (RVT) and IFC models, specification books in PDF or Word, and plan-room or bid-portal links. Deliverables are provided in Excel (XLSX) and PDF, with marked-up takeoff plans. See our Our Estimating Process for how files move through each step.

FAQs

Estimating Software We Use – FAQs

Have a different question? Visit our FAQs page or contact our estimators.

Can you deliver the estimate in my software?

We deliver Excel and PDF files that import into most estimating systems. Ask us about specific formats.

Do you estimate from BIM models?

Yes, when models are provided, we can extract quantities and verify them against the drawings.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Files are stored with restricted access and never shared. See our Privacy Policy.

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Our Location

Visit Our Charlotte, North Carolina Office

North Carolina Cost Estimating
314 N Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28202, US

Phone: 1 (980) 538 1118
Email: ask@northcarolinacostestimating.com

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET)
Plan uploads are accepted 24/7.

Our Uptown Charlotte office serves builders, contractors and developers across all 100 North Carolina counties, with dedicated estimating support for the Charlotte metro, the Research Triangle, the Piedmont Triad, the Coast and Western North Carolina.