TurboBid

TurboBid is estimating software for electrical and plumbing contractors. It is built for work ranging from new residential builds to commercial, industrial, multi-family, remodelling and service jobs, and is approved by the electrical trainer Mike Holt.

What TurboBid offers

• Item database — tens of thousands of items and pre-built assemblies with material prices and labour units.
• Pricing updates — material prices refreshed weekly, or a user's own supply house or lowest-priced vendor used instead.
• Cost wizards — calculate company overhead and employee labour burden so that bids stay profitable.
• Bid packages — printed proposals with pictures and detailed pricing.
• Flat-rate price books — for service work.
• Take-off option — can be combined with PlanSwift on-screen take-off.

Who it works with

Small contractors in the electrical and plumbing trades.

Key facts

• Endorsement: approved by Mike Holt
• Add-ons: a cloud service and optional upgrade and support plans