Autodesk Estimate - Cloud-based Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Estimate faster and smarter with connected preconstruction

Create competitive tenders and protect your profits with fast, accurate cloud-based estimating that brings takeoffs and estimates together in one place.

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One Place for takeoffs, estimates and project documents

It’s time to leave manual workflows behind. Preconstruction, teams need to be connected from beginning to end. Work collaboratively on estimates, takeoffs, project documents, reports, and more -- from anywhere, anytime.  
 
With centralised access to critical project data, your team can make faster, smarter decisions that drive better outcomes.

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Create accurate and detailed estimates

Eliminate the risk of errors from spreadsheets and manual calculations. Automate the most critical estimating workflows using integrated 2D and 3D takeoffs, customisable cost library, and support for multiple classifications and cost types. Quickly refine estimates, explore different scenarios and adjust markups before submitting tenders — confidently and efficiently.  
 
With centralised pricing data, estimating teams stay aligned, and rates remain consistent. Updating costs is simple, even as market conditions shift.

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Account for changes faster

As new document versions are issued and additional takeoff is performed, scope and quantities may shift. However, you don't need to manually track these changes or their amounts.  
 
Maintain a continuous connection with a connected preconstruction platform, always have access to the latest information. Easily update quantities to better inform construction estimating accuracy.

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Generate reports and proposals faster

Generating reports and proposals is no longer labor-intensive. Flexible export options let you create polished estimating reports in just a few clicks, with the ability to export to Excel directly to Files or the Reports tool for greater team visibility.

Stay competitive with centralised collaboration, data and insights

Connect teams with the tools they need to win more work and control project costs for maximum profitability.

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Centralise document management

Store and manage all project documents and data from design through construction in a single platform.

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Leverage 2D and 3D takeoffs

Ensure your construction project stays on track with an integrated approach to 2D and 3D takeoffs.

Access to construction cost information
Cloud-based estimating

Link 2D and 3D takeoffs to estimates, streamline workflows, minimise errors and collaborate in real-time to create competitive tenders.

Improve construction cost estimating.

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Connected Preconstruction: From Takeoff to Estimating

Read our guide to learn how modern estimators are transforming preconstruction workflows to save time, reduce risk and win more work.

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Questions to Ask Before Investing in Estimating Software

Looking for a new estimating solution? Before diving in, clarify what results you need—faster estimates, fewer errors, better margins. What core challenges is your construction team trying to solve?

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What Is Preconstruction? An Essential Guide

In this guide, we’ll show how investing in preconstruction helps reduce risk and set projects up for success. You’ll learn key processes and get the insights needed to complete your preconstruction checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're still using spreadsheets or desktop-based construction estimating software, you're likely spending more time managing workarounds than actually estimating. These outdated tools often create silos, lead to disconnected preconstruction data, manual processes of copying and pasting data from one solution to another and above all, limit collaboration. Additionally, you're tethered to the computer where your data resides. With a cloud-based estimating solution, you can access your estimates anytime, anywhere.

A cloud-based construction estimating solution offers a range of powerful benefits, including centralised data that ensures all estimators work from the same up-to-date cost library. It enables real-time collaboration, allowing multiple estimating team members to contribute to the same estimate. By building estimates on consistent, validated data rather than outdated files or disconnected spreadsheets, it significantly reduces errors and rework. Additionally, it enhances transparency and oversight, giving preconstruction managers the ability to track progress and accuracy from anywhere, at any time.

Construction cost estimation helps define your project’s budget by accounting for both direct and indirect costs. Based on your takeoff quantities and scope, you can calculate expenses for labor, materials, subcontractor costs and equipment, while also factoring in indirect costs such as overhead, contingencies, legal fees and more.

Accurate construction cost estimates are critical to winning more work, staying within budget, and reducing risk throughout the project lifecycle. In today’s fast-paced environment, estimators are under constant pressure to deliver precise estimates while juggling multiple projects. Relying on manual processes or disconnected point solutions often leads to data silos, inefficiencies, and costly errors. Ultimately, accurate estimating is the foundation for confident tendering, stronger margins and successful project delivery.