Estimating Utility Construction

Software Optimized For Utility Construction

The Construction Link's estimating software solution is ideal for estimating utility  construction. Our software was specifically designed by a utility DOT contractor so our solutions work the way you think.

Starting a utility bid in Estimating Link is so easy, you can be bidding your first job in a day.

1. Create a new project and build items, or easily import your project from a spreadsheet or your state's DOT electronic bidding platform The program will bring in your item number, description, unit of measure, bid quantity, and more.
   
   
2. Click on your item and add costs from 6 primary resources categories: Labor, Owned Equipment, Rental Equipment, Material, Subcontractor, or Other (customizable category).  Add a Crew assembly that's pre-populated with your resources.
   
   
3. Add markup on your entire project and/or mark up your primary resource categories separately. Add project and corporate overhead, profit, bonds, and more.
   
   
4. Play with "what if scenarios" using alternates, move money to unbalance your bid, and use advanced markup and analysis tools.
   
   
5. Compare vendor and subcontractor pricing and update your entire bid at the eleventh hour with the lowest price.
   
   
6. Use Check Bid to check for zero quantities, temporary pricing, items with no markup, and more.
   
   
7. Print, save and/or upload professional and customizable reports and proposals.
   
   

Efficiency and accuracy is key when estimating any energy and resource construction project on both small and large projects. Estimating Link gives you confidence to know your job's precise costs.

• Water and Sewer
• Power
• Gas
• Wastewater Treatment
• Electrical Transmission and Distribution
• Telecommunications