Visual Estimator

Visual Estimator is a Windows desktop program for working out construction costs and preparing bids. It is aimed at contractors, builders, estimators and other construction professionals. The package covers every trade, from sitework and concrete through to finishes, mechanical and electrical work.

What Visual Estimator offers

• Cost database — a standard set of unit prices and installation labour organised by CSI division, which users can edit.
• Takeoff calculator — an on-screen tool for taking quantities off blueprints, with digitizer board support.
• Crews and work assemblies — reusable crew set-ups and groups of items for work that comes up often.
• Reports — bid item, bill of material and bid proposal reports, plus a quote report that leaves out unit pricing for client submission.
• Local price adjustment — automatic changes to prices to reflect the job location.

Who it works with

Builders, contractors and estimators working across all construction trades.

Key facts

• Platform: stand-alone compiled program for Windows 7 through Windows 11
• Data: no stated limit on the size of data and estimate files
• Support: built-in context-sensitive online help