Heavy Civil Construction
Estimating Software
Take control of your entire construction estimating process with our straightforward and integrated solutions. It’s everything you need so you’re not paying for what you don’t.
Heavy Civil Construction
Estimating Software
Take control of your entire construction estimating process with our straightforward and integrated solutions. It’s everything you need so you’re not paying for what you don’t.
Heavy Civil Construction
Estimating Software
Take control of your entire construction estimating process with our straightforward and integrated solutions. It’s everything you need so you’re not paying for what you don’t.
Trusted by top civil contractors
Civil Estimating Software
You know how to estimate construction - our software makes your process more efficient.
TCLI is a no-nonsense solution, with everything you need to bid it, track it, and get paid for it.
Increase Profitability
Win more jobs at higher profit margins with lower costs, increasing your bottom line.
Save Time
Bid, track, and get paid for your jobs in less time, drastically increasing productivity.
Secure Accuracy
Gain confidence in your numbers with built-in, automated error finding features.
Get Mobile
Access all your estimating solutions from anywhere, anytime. We also offer on-premise solutions.
Unify Solutions
Streamline your communication between the office and the field from the start to finish.
Expert Support
Our award winning customer support goes beyond our intuitive software interface.
Bid It, Track It, Get Paid For It
Easy-to-use, integrated construction estimating solutions to bid, track, and get paid for your jobs.
Estimating Link - Bid It
Sophisticated estimating and bidding software designed for unit price and lump sum bidding. Quickly and easily build your jobs, control your costs, and win more bids at higher profit margins with confidence.
Field Link - Track It
Electronic timesheets and instant job performance analysis in real time. Find production problems immediately and correct them before they affect your bottom line.
Billing Link - Get Paid For It
Track completed quantities, invoices, and payments for projects. Includes progress payment tracking, subcontractor payables by work performed, and much more.
Solutions by Roles
Empower everyone on your team.
Payroll Processors
Easily track completed quantities and invoices for items or phases of the job
Solutions by Industries
Our civil estimating software solutions are scalable and will grow with you
Heavy Highway
DOT Bidding, EBS Integration, Road, Highway, Streets, Asphalt, Concrete, etc.
Features
Expertly designed by a licensed civil engineer and DOT utility contractor. Perfected by thousands of estimators.
Immediate Implementation
No required training or lengthy implementation so you can increase efficiency and profits immediately.
Easily Integrates
Link your takeoff, accounting, payroll, project management, DOT electronic bidding, & more with our solutions.
Professional Reports
Customize reports within our robust library of pre-designed templates which can always be exported to spreadsheets.
Unlimited Users
With our shared license pool, you have complete control over who uses your licenses and when.
Simple Pricing
Our basic edition is our advanced edition for all our products so you receive all the benefits our solutions have to offer.
Free Trial
Take any of our solutions for a free, no obligation test drive and if you like it, we’ll transfer all your work.
What Construction Estimators say about TCLI
Support Beyond Software That We Provide
Voted Best Customer Support
Onboarding & Customized Virtual Training included with your purchase to ensure your success.
Phone & Email Support
All our support is handled in the United States, and our knowledgeable and friendly team is on stand-by, ready to help.
Knowledge Link
Online library of videos, tutorials, how-to documents, and recorded live training.
Virtual Training Series
Live virtual training for continuing education.
Frequently Asked Questions About TCLI's Heavy Civil Estimating Software
What is TCLI's heavy civil estimating software used for?
TCLI provides software solutions for heavy civil construction contractors to estimate projects, track field performance, manage quantities, and monitor billing. Our solutions help contractors bid more accurately, improve productivity, and gain visibility into project performance from estimating through project completion.
Who is TCLI best suited for?
TCLI is designed for heavy civil construction companies of all sizes, including excavation contractors, utility contractors, paving contractors, highway contractors, site development companies, concrete contractors, and specialty civil construction firms. Our solutions are used by both small contractors and large multi-office organizations throughout the United States and Canada.
Does TCLI support both unit price and lump sum bidding?
Yes. Estimating Link is designed specifically for unit price and lump sum bidding. Whether you are preparing DOT bids, utility projects, site development work, excavation projects, paving projects, or private construction estimates, TCLI provides the tools needed to build accurate estimates and competitive bids.
Do I need to purchase all of the TCLI solutions?
No. You can purchase only the solutions your company needs. While Estimating Link, Field Link, Billing Link, and Cloud Link are designed to work together as an integrated platform, each solution can be implemented independently and expanded as your business grows.
Why is TCLI less expensive than many competing estimating software solutions?
TCLI focuses on delivering practical, high-value solutions without unnecessary complexity or overhead. Our remote-first business model, efficient development process, and focus on the heavy civil construction industry allow us to provide powerful software, responsive support, and flexible deployment options at a competitive price.
Do I need training before using TCLI?
Most customers are able to begin using TCLI quickly because the software is designed to be straightforward and intuitive. While training is not required, onboarding assistance, virtual training, live webinars, documentation, tutorials, and ongoing support are available to help your team maximize efficiency and success.
Can multiple users access the software?
Yes. Depending on your licensing configuration, multiple team members can utilize the system while maintaining control over license usage and availability.
Does TCLI offer cloud-based and on-premise deployment options?
Yes. TCLI offers both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options. This flexibility allows companies to choose the environment that best fits their IT requirements, security preferences, and operational needs.
What makes TCLI different from other construction estimating software?
TCLI was designed specifically for heavy civil construction contractors. Unlike general construction software, our solutions focus on the unique requirements of civil contractors, including unit price bidding, production tracking, quantity management, field reporting, progress billing, and integration between estimating and operations.
What support is included with TCLI?
TCLI provides U.S.-based phone and email support, onboarding assistance, customized virtual training, access to Knowledge Link, recorded webinars, tutorials, and continuing education resources. Our goal is to help customers achieve long-term success with their software investment.
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