{"id":4712,"date":"2024-08-16T00:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T16:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/?p=4712"},"modified":"2026-04-02T00:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:02:53","slug":"free-bill-of-quantities-software-for-building-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/free-bill-of-quantities-software-for-building-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Free bill of quantities software for building industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A friend whose profession is a Quantity Surveyor \/ Construction Cost Consultant recently asked me if I know of any free bill of quantities (BQ) software that he could use to manage costs and item quantities for his civil and building engineering projects.<small>\u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9440 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bill-of-quantities-construction.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bill-of-quantities-construction.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bill-of-quantities-construction-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/426;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since he is an independent consultant and doesn&#8217;t officially work for any organization, he needed a free BOQ Management tool to start off with before going for proprietary ones.<\/p>\n<p>As a QS Engineer, his key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare the bill of quantities for building projects.<\/li>\n<li>Perform cost control to the best possible.<\/li>\n<li>Provide advice during the procurement process.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and analyze the cost of the tender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important task is basically to minimize costs to the fullest while still achieving the required quality and standard for a perfectly built building.<\/p>\n<p>It looks like it&#8217;s vital for the cost of all materials to be calculated accurately without any errors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inflowinventory.com\/software-pricing-inflow-manufacturing?plid=22135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10936 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"423\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-810x423.png 810w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-375x195.png 375w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/bom-software.png 1066w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 810px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 810\/423;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every construction <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\"   style=\"color:#1e73be;\"href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/recommends\/foundr\/\">business<\/a> needs an effective and reliable inventory management process. If you ask any construction worker framing a building, while you <em>could<\/em>\u00a0MacGyver two pieces of wood together with whatever items you have on hand, you\u2019ll get the job done faster and better if you use the right tools.<\/p>\n<p>For a more detailed overview of why every construction business needs an inventory system, check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/why-is-having-inventory-management-software-so-important-for-your-business\/\">Why is having inventory management software is so important for your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7371812982681123\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7371812982681123\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4279787798\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<h2>What is a bill of quantity or BOQ?<\/h2>\n<p>The bill of quantities, generally referred to as BOQ, is a standard document used in the tendering process ( in case of item rate\/BOQ contract ). The purpose of a BOQ is to give a fair idea of the extent of work to contractors and then in return, get their bids for shortlisting the contractor for further negotiations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ui_qtext_para u-ltr u-text-align--start\">A standard BOQ usually has the following information &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Item code<\/li>\n<li>Item Description<\/li>\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n<li>Unit of measurement<\/li>\n<li>Rate<\/li>\n<li>Amount<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"4997\">Be the first to try a simpler web-based BOQ tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Join the waitlist for early access and product updates.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/af345e8b.sibforms.com\/serve\/MUIFAO1-XpIJKzXkZ0CjkqUllkq0ZQibaWQHQ163udP1_z2JvzlZSPq34tUnZCh3Anxv-zLu4C3IUICUxbRt6ktD_x4I57JcrWcEPm4im6aZiuRXKSY0KfSkpQjHlRWB2f6NpFG0TP4ce4r6sfRY6AYNtKdBYaiCgOx3zWKHfMqMjDZIAnEuxRNW3ooWWz1eqIRCDgjs90ZcTlILag==\" width=\"100%\" height=\"650\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Bill of Quantity or BOQ Creator Software Recommendations<\/h2>\n<p>Bill of Quantities (BOQ) software is used in the construction industry to estimate the cost of construction projects by creating a detailed list of materials, labor, and equipment required.<\/p>\n<p>BOQ software helps to manage and track materials, allocate resources, monitor project progress, and manage contracts.<\/p>\n<p>It is an essential tool for professionals in the construction industry to streamline the construction process, improve accuracy in cost estimation, and ensure effective resource allocation.<\/p>\n<p>A user-friendly and reliable software will definitely come in handy, especially if it helps to manage the list of building materials together with their associated costs and measurements. The ability of the BQ software to tally up all totals will definitely be useful as well.<\/p>\n<p>So I did a quick search and found this software called <strong>PriMus-DCF<\/strong> &#8211; a Windows desktop application for building professionals to easily create, modify, and share price lists, estimates, and bill of quantities for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4717 lazyload\" title=\"PriMus-DCF CD\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/PriMus-DCF-CD.png\" alt=\"PriMus-DCF CD\" width=\"220\" height=\"216\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/PriMus-DCF-CD.png 220w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/PriMus-DCF-CD-65x65.png 65w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 220px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 220\/216;\" \/>Primus-DCF can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accasoftware.com\/en\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downloaded<\/a>\u00a0without any questions asked whatsoever.<\/p>\n<p>The creator of the software, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accasoftware.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACCA<\/a> (Italian-based leader in building industry software) has created the software as a gift for all to use and benefit from.<\/p>\n<p>To begin using the BoQ software, you start off by creating a price list.<\/p>\n<p>A BoQ price list is basically a list of unit prices that can be used effectively when developing a bill of quantities.<\/p>\n<p>See an example price list generated using PriMus-DCF below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Price-List.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4718 lazyload\" title=\"BoQ Price List\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Price-List.png\" alt=\"BoQ Price List\" width=\"500\" height=\"399\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Price-List.png 500w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Price-List-300x239.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/399;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once your Price List is there, creating a BoQ is as simple as dragging and dropping the necessary items into the BOQ.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a sample Bill of Quantities created using PriMus-DCF for a campus extension project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4719 lazyload\" title=\"Sample Bill of Quantities\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sample-Bill-of-Quantities.png\" alt=\"Sample Bill of Quantities\" width=\"500\" height=\"431\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sample-Bill-of-Quantities.png 500w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sample-Bill-of-Quantities-300x259.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/431;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may notice that the default currency is in Euro, and that can be easily changed to your working currency from General Data &gt; Configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Just like any other desktop application, once you&#8217;re done developing your BOQ, it can be easily printed out as well as shared electronically with co-workers and clients.<\/p>\n<p>I believe PriMus-DCF will benefit my QS friend and many other building professionals out there, thanks to ACCA.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9446 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Primus-BOQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Primus-BOQ.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Primus-BOQ-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Primus-BOQ-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Primus-BOQ-810x455.jpg 810w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/506;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more details about this free bill of quantities software for the building industry, check out <strong>PriMus-DCF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7371812982681123\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7371812982681123\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5373377611\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<h3>OpenBOM<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openbom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenBOM<\/a> enables users to create, edit, and manage BOMs for their engineering and <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\"   style=\"color:#1e73be;\"href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/recommends\/mrpeasy\/\">manufacturing<\/a> projects. It provides a centralized <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\"   style=\"color:#1e73be;\" href=\"https:\/\/1.envato.market\/q4O2bn\">database<\/a> that allows users to track all product-related data, including parts, quantities, vendors, and costs. Users can create BOMs directly from CAD models, making it easy to track parts, quantities, and costs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"OpenBOM New BOM Editing User Experience\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_02ARdKANfxc\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F02ARdKANfxc%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/02ARdKANfxc\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M56S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2021-02-14T03:04:26Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_02ARdKANfxc\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F02ARdKANfxc%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">OpenBOM New BOM Editing User Experience<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/02ARdKANfxc\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F02ARdKANfxc%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"OpenBOM New BOM Editing User Experience\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"This video demonstrates the new BOM editing user experience\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>OpenBOM also provides tools for BOM versioning and revision control. Users can create different versions of the BOM and track changes over time. This makes it easier to manage changes and updates to the BOM as the project progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, OpenBOM enables users to share BOMs with their teams and suppliers. Users can provide access to the BOMs to team members and suppliers, making it easier to collaborate on the project and ensuring that everyone has access to the most up-to-date BOM data.<\/p>\n<p>OpenBOM also comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openbom.com\/free-user\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free version<\/a>, so do check it out.<\/p>\n<h2>More BOQ preparation software<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/egsoftware.com\/global\/construction\/eg-sigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sigma Estimates<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; construction estimating software<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9475 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building-300x189.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building-320x200.png 320w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building-810x510.png 810w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Sigma_Enterprise_Shell_building.png 891w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/189;\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The best-in-breed solution for construction professionals who need to deliver accurate results faster in today&#8217;s increasingly complex and competitive market.<\/p>\n<p>Sigma Estimates is the best-in-breed solution for construction workers, who must deliver accuracy faster.<\/p>\n<p>The software feels like you are working in Excel, but without the liabilities.<\/p>\n<p>As technology and programming have advanced, businesses still operating with Excel are falling behind those that have adapted to the new wave of advanced estimating software.<\/p>\n<p>Sigma Estimates allows drag-and-drop to restructure your estimate, create custom fields and sort, customize your reports, and easily share your work. You can also save an estimate as a template or a cost library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Introduction to Sigma Estimates\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_637YSz9zyNU\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F637YSz9zyNU%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/637YSz9zyNU\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M31S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-09-02T09:19:12Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_637YSz9zyNU\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F637YSz9zyNU%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Introduction to Sigma Estimates<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/637YSz9zyNU\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F637YSz9zyNU%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction to Sigma Estimates\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Easy as a spreadsheet - powerful as a Peterbilt! Complete construction estimates twice as fast, with more accuracy and less manual data entry. Built for general contractors and trades, Sigma fits hand in glove with your work process and priorities. Sigma helps you get estimating right - with drag\u2019n\u2019drop, ready to use templates, data validation, user cost libraries, and automatic proposal generator. You can be confident that you\u2019re using a powerful, peer recognized tool for accurate estimates and proposals. With Sigma Estimates, you\u2019re never on your own - our team provides free support and advice. Try it out here: https:\/\/sigmaestimates.com\/free-trial\/\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>And best of all, there are no large upfront investments to get started with Sigma \u2013 they offer month-over-month subscriptions as well as a free trial, so you can feel good about your decision before committing on a larger scale \u2013 no risk.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebeam.com\/us\/products\/revu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bluebeam Revu<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bluebeam Revu allows users to transform scanned images into text-searchable documents. Bluebeam provides a set of markup tools, including text, notes, cloud, CAD symbols, stamps, and highlights. Project files can be uploaded to the cloud or proprietary servers and shared across the team.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below on how you can prepare your next bid faster by leveraging Revu, Bluebeam&#8217;s measurement tools, VisualSearch, and estimating capabilities, which offer a competitive advantage for the quantity surveying industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Revu 2018 Getting Started: Revu User Interface (UI) Tour\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_lA5k9KBiL8g\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlA5k9KBiL8g%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lA5k9KBiL8g\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M24S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-04-11T15:28:38Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_lA5k9KBiL8g\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlA5k9KBiL8g%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Revu 2018 Getting Started: Revu User Interface (UI) Tour<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lA5k9KBiL8g\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlA5k9KBiL8g%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Revu 2018 Getting Started: Revu User Interface (UI) Tour\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"This video is for an older version of Bluebeam Revu. For our most updated videos, please visit our channel. Take a look at the streamlined UI, which will help you get to the tools you need faster, provide more room to work with your documents and boost your productivity. --- Bluebeam develops innovative technology solutions that set the standard for collaboration and work\ufb02ow e\ufb03ciency for Architects, Engineers and Construction professionals worldwide. Our award-winning software, Bluebeam Revu, and our cloud-based collaboration platform, Bluebeam Studio, continue to serve as essential work\ufb02ow solutions that connect all projects and teams, increasing productivity while saving both time and money. For more from Bluebeam, follow us: Twitter: http:\/\/bluebe.am\/bbtwitter Facebook: http:\/\/bluebe.am\/bbfacebook LinkedIn: http:\/\/bluebe.am\/bblinkedin Instagram: http:\/\/bluebe.am\/bbinsta StrXur: http:\/\/bluebe.am\/bbstrXur\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snape-software.co.uk\/BofQ.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vector<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Quantity Surveying and Building Estimating Software<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9443 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Vector_Quantity_Surveying_and_Building_Estimating_Software.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Vector_Quantity_Surveying_and_Building_Estimating_Software.png 523w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Vector_Quantity_Surveying_and_Building_Estimating_Software-300x196.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 523px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 523\/341;\" \/>Every working day, hundreds of surveyors are using Vector to create bills of quantities, cost plans, and detailed building estimates for their clients of every conceivable kind. The program is a thoroughly modern bill of quantities program with drag and drop, unlimited undo and redo of every action you take, and all the other features you would expect in the best modern Windows programs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/recommends\/monday\/\">Monday.com Construction<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/recommends\/monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10794 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday_construction_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday_construction_logo.png 622w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday_construction_logo-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday_construction_logo-150x20.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 622px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 622\/84;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10793 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-1024x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"396\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-810x395.png 810w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-1140x556.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/monday.com-contruction.png 1305w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 810px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 810\/396;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With Monday.com, contractors and builders are able to have instant access to the project information they need and make connecting with the team at HQ easy.<\/p>\n<p>Best practice boards for managing all of your projects at a high level, your subcontractors&#8217; details, and working with contractors on an individual project board.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Construction teams | monday.com webinars\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_upDNs9nqxfM\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FupDNs9nqxfM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/upDNs9nqxfM\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT51M6S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-08-13T10:54:20Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_upDNs9nqxfM\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FupDNs9nqxfM%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Construction teams | monday.com webinars<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/upDNs9nqxfM\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareforenterprise.us\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FupDNs9nqxfM%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Construction teams | monday.com webinars\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"In this webinar, we&#039;ll explore: - Best practice boards for managing all of your projects at a high level, your sub-contractors&#039; 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